It follows reports of ‘significant’ failings across the UK during a month-long inspection initiative which in some areas resulted in one in three construction sites falling foul of the law.
However, according to HBXL the building software specialist, many cases that are found to be in some form of breach, could have been prevented simply by keeping the paperwork up-to-date.
Joanna Mulgrew, sales and marketing director at HBXL said: “The latest round of inspections clearly shows that the HSE is not going to let up in its drive for greater site safety. With the introduction of the FFI, building firms need to be right on top of their health and safety obligations otherwise they could end up with an untimely fine.
“Many builders might not be aware of the new FFI so it’s vitally important they brush up on what it all means.”
Joanna is warning the potential cost could hit building firms hard at a time when many are struggling to survive with fines potentially rising to a whopping £10,000 depending on the offence.
She added: “The fee is aimed at prompting all businesses to comply with the regulations and will especially penalise those who try and finish a job ‘on the cheap’ by ignoring the law and putting people at risk.
“All building firms, no matter how small, have a duty of care to their employees and the general public. As far as reasonably possible, they must safe guard the health, safety and welfare of all on site. That’s the law!”
But according to Mulgrew, prevention rather than cure is the best way to avoid a hefty fine and recommends builders consider HBXL’s Health & Safety Xpert software that provides all health and safety paperwork required on any job at the push of a button which is then ready for review and implementation on site making sure builders are running a safe project.
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Developed in partnership with leading health and safety professionals, Health & Safety Xpert encourages an active approach to health and safety on building sites across the country.
It has already proved to have saved builders huge amounts of time, quickly guiding them through the crucial paper work that’s required under current UK law, including the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 and Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations 1994.
Joanna added: “The software enables builders to keep pace with ever stricter compliance requirements. All users have to do is tell the software what they are building and it will present the hazards and suggest control measures to put in place to ensure there are no breaches in regulations.
“Health & Safety Xpert is just so fast, cutting down the time it would normally take by hand to produce all health and safety paperwork. Added to which it’s also linked-up to the very latest regulations - so those who use it will never need to worry again!
“It’s infinitely cheaper than a fine and more importantly helps prevent those working on site getting injured.”
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