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Proof of competence to work on construction sites is always a key driver of those seeking accredited occupational health and safety qualifications, so the fact that two NEBOSH qualifications are now accepted by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)* as part of its passport scheme will come as good news to those looking for a recognised qualification.

At the most prolific safety and health event in the Middle East, it is an opportunity for safety and health professionals to network with global brands and buyers. You can learn about the latest developments in safety and health. With over 1,150 exhibitors present 15% more than last year and many visitors expected, Intersec 2014 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be the largest international health and safety event in the region to date.

The IOSH specialist group networking event held at Warwick racecourse on Tuesday 12 November 2013 was a great success. With over 150 attendees from a wide range of industries from public sector bodies to independent events companies, all had a keen interest in the implications of the HSE Fee for Intervention (FFI) strategy which suggests a much closer scrutiny from construction industry trained inspectors of sports grounds and events safety management, and the potential implications of the proposed new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).

The first fully residential course run by leading Health and Safety training and Consultancy firm Astutis came to a close last week in Hereford, UK.