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Following the introduction of the new sentencing guidelines last year, safety experts are predicting that we’re likely to see an increase in company directors facing prosecution for health and safety offences (the number trebled last year!).  Here in the UK businesses can be prosecuted for a risk in the workplace, even if an accidents has not occurred as a result of that risk.   This means that there’s a new urgency when it comes to health and safety inspections – can you afford to not get it right?

The construction industry is traditionally a male dominated one, especially the roofing sector of the industry and if we want to address the severe skills shortages these sectors are facing then it’s time to think outside the box in order to attract more youngsters into a career in roofing.  An analysis carried out recently by a leading construction and rail consultancy revealed that the skills shortage can only be tackled adequately by employers taking a pro-active approach and going above and beyond the call of duty.