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Gwent Construction Training Group AGM

Another successful AGM last night, hosted by Gwent Construction Training Group.  Thank you to everyone that came along.

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Green Card Changes

From 1st July the green Construction Site Operative (CSO) card will no longer be issued.  There will be a new green CSCS card only available for people working in labouring occupations. CSCS’ role is to provide a scheme for the construction industry that confirms site workers’ training and qualifications.  Many site workers who are carrying […]

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CD261 – Consultation on replacement of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

This Consultation Document seeks views on HSE’s proposal to replace the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) and withdraw the Approved Code of Practice. The proposed Regulations implement in Great Britain the requirements of Directive 92/57/EEC on the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites, apart from certain requirements […]

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Control of Asbestos Regulations

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on 6 April 2102, updating previous asbestos regulations to take account of the European Commission’s view that the UK had not fully implemented the EU Directive on exposure to asbestos (Directive 2009/148/EC). In practice the changes are fairly limited.  They mean that some types of non-licensed […]

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APS E-bulletin

APS has been informed by the HSE that the CDM 201x Consultation Document will be launched on Monday 31st March 2014 and there will be a 10 week consultation period. This coincides with the APS CDM Consultation Seminars which are being held at the end of April/early May giving the construction industry an opportunity to […]

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WWT Refurbishment Health & Safety Awareness Day

Following an HSE focus on refurbishment projects in the Cardiff area, Working Well Together will be running a Refurbishment Health and Safety Awareness event on 16th October, tackling some of the health and safety issues that may arise during a refurbishment construction project. Please click here for more details. To book a place, please e-mail […]

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Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs)

The Minister for Environment and sustainable Development in Wales, John Griffiths AM, launced the Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) consultation on the 31st January 2013.  The consultation contains proposals to make Site Waste Management Plans a legal requirement for construction and demolition projects, to address a number of waste management issues facing the C&D sector […]

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Coleg Gwent QWEST Funding

Unemployed? Facing Redundancy? Need training? You may be entitled to FREE training with us that will not affect your benefits!  Aged 16-65 ? Living in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly or Torfaen ? Not working or working less than 16 hours a week ? Not in full-time education ? Not on the Work Programme ?  Yes? Join […]

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Working Well Together – Health and Safety Awareness Event

Working Well Together are running a free event at Pontypool Campus on Tuesday 19 March to raise awareness of Health and Safety in the construction industry.  The event will feature presentations from industry experts and there will also be several exhibitors present.  The event will be attended by apprentices from Pontypool, but employers or potential employers […]

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Promoting Timber in Construction

 Thursday 22nd November 2012, Liberty Stadium, Swansea Promoting Timber in Construction  The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia invites Welsh companies to explore business relationships with Latvian Timber Frame, Timber System and Timber Based Product companies that will participate at a Welsh Government organized event “Promoting Timber in Construction” held in Swansea, Liberty Stadium on […]

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