| The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) Managing Risk Well Working Group on fire has produced the Construction fire safety: Responsibility and competence matrix for fire safety in construction.
Hosted by the Construction Health & Safety Group (CHSG), the purpose of the matrix is to identify and outline the roles and the responsibilities of those involved in fire safety and prevention on construction projects. The document sets out the minimum knowledge needed for each role and has been produced to support the construction industry in defining the skills, knowledge, training and experience needed by each of the duty holders' roles. Further information about CONIAC/CONIAN and its Working Groups is available from the CONIAN web community.  HSE's annual musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) 'Risk-reduction through design' award needs your nominations. The award highlights the important contribution that design changes can make to reduce risks of MSDs. Building on the success of last year's award, we want businesses to nominate design changes that have made a real impact. We are looking for approaches that have worked from across all sectors, anywhere in the UK regardless of the size of the business or the scale/cost of the solution. The emphasis is on design solutions that have or can reduce the risk of MSDs for workers, but we are also interested in novel, innovative or niche solutions that tackle difficult-to-solve problems. Involving the workforce in developing the solution is essential and cross-sector application, that might inspire others to think more actively about design-based solutions, will also be part of the judging criteria. Entries should be submitted on no more than two sides of A4 paper. Include your contact details and tell us about the problem, the design solution, its potential for MSD risk reduction and any wider benefits. Also, tell us how your workforce was involved and what they think about the changes. Please submit your nominations via email by 31 January 2021. | HSE is carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses, including construction sites, in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure. By calling and visiting premises and speaking directly to employers, we can check the measures they've put in place are in line with government guidance. Visit our webpage which includes a short video explaining: - how spot checks and inspections work
- what our inspectors will need to check
- how they can help you keep your workplace COVID-secure
- actions we will take if employers are not managing the risk of COVID spreading
HSE has also published a range of coronavirus related guidance and information, which you may find useful. It includes: For all the latest information and advice visit our coronavirus microsite. Coronavirus has caused a great deal of anxiety – building fears about our own and our families' health, income and future. This has been made worse by isolated working, the feeling of always being 'on' and uncertainty about the future. Workplace experts Acas have lots of free resources to help employers, managers and staff support mental health. Additional Acas employer support includes tailored support for workplaces and a free employer callback service (call 0330 123 1100 and hit '1'). Demolition Get further guidance and information on this topic here As the national occupational health and safety regulator, HSE offers a range of rewarding career opportunities. We currently have the vacancy Chief Inspector of Buildings to lead the new Building Safety Regulator (closes 6 November). More information for those interested in this role can be found as follows: View all our latest vacancies | 
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