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Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Poor health and safety doesn't just cost time and money, it costs lives. Providing a safe working environment where people feel cared for is vital. NFRC resources and campaigns are dedicated to giving employers and individuals the knowledge they need to look after themselves, their business, and their people.

NFRC is committed to fostering a roofing and cladding industry that protects the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone working in it. Compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is a non-negotiable condition of Membership, alongside the expectation that Members " ensure all staff are aware of relevant health and safety issues to fulfil their roles and ensure that all such legislation is adhered to".

Free guidance and resources

Our in-house team regularly produce guidance notes and resources to help businesses comply with the Health and Safety Act. These resources are completely free to download and can be accessed at any time using the links below. NFRC is also calling on the industry to pledge support to our campaigns, drive positive change, and prevent risk.

Health and Safety Guidance Toolbox Talks Safety Alerts Case Studies

Recent NFRC publications

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NFRC Health, Safety, and Wellbeing campaigns  

Why it matters

Looking after our business means looking after ourselves and the people around us. In construction, roofing, and every day life, we're surrounded by potential risks and challenges. Being mindful, responsible, and taking proper precautions helps to eliminate potential risk.

Creating a positive culture around health, safety and wellbeing is a moral responsibility that also makes good business sense. Sickness and injury lead to lost working days, reduced productivity and, ultimately, lost revenue. 

NFRC is about leading roofing excellence, but that goes beyond technical compliance, skills, and competencies. We're providing businesses with practical tools and resources to make sure their people are happy and healthy.

Gary Walpole

NFRC Technical Safety, Health and Environment Officer

Related news and updates 

Catch up with health, safety and wellbeing news and updates from NFRC and across the industry.

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SA08 - Weather the Storm

This Safety Alert highlights the link between how we feel and how it directly affects the safety of ourselves and others on site.

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A campaign launch with the help of some animals!

On 13 October, NFRC launched its third campaign as part of its Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy at Pets Corner in Harlow, bringing members together to kick-start Weather the Storm, a campaign that puts wellbeing firmly where it belongs: part and parcel of health and safety.

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Building support around construction workers

Across construction, dedicated charities, workplace initiatives and healthcare services have created different routes to support, each with a different role to play. The challenge is making sure people know that support is there, and where to find it when they need it. 

External resources

Health & Safety Executive Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC)

 

Health and safety helpful links

FASET Breathe Freely IOSH Health in Construction Mates in Mind Safe2Torch