A little about how we got started…
EB Safety Group was founded in response to the growing need for competent health and safety consultants in the UK. The company has since grown into a leading provider of health and safety services to businesses of all sizes in the East of England.
1966 - The Aberfan Disaster
The catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip on 21st October 1966 was a national scandal and one of the drivers behind the Health and Safety at Work Act, introduced in 1974.
1979 - Serious about safety
Following national initiatives to reduce accidents in all sectors, the Beds & Herts Safety Group, Cambridge Building Safety Group, and the Central Essex Building Safety Group are formed in East Anglia.
1993 - Local safety groups share resources and merge
Due to the expansion in the late 1980’s property boom, it became apparent that a larger group of safety experts was needed in East Anglia, Three local safety groups (The Beds & Herts Safety Group, The Cambridge Building Safety Group and the Central Essex Building Safety Group) merged, offering a wider range of services. In 1996 the group moved to a new HQ in Cambridge.
1998 - More regulation for the construction industry
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) affects all businesses and organisations whose employees use lifting equipment, whether owned by them or not. In most cases, lifting equipment is also work equipment so the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) also apply (including inspection and maintenance).
EBSG plays an essential role in East Anglia, helping to implement these regulations (which many saw as needless red tape), improving safety dramatically.
2002 - Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations
Initially, back in 1985, the first asbestos prohibition laws were introduced and the UK banned the import and use of blue (crocidolite) and brown (amosite) asbestos.
Asbestos was used extensively in house buildings before the UK banned its use in 1999, and on 21st November 2002, the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations was introduced. It still has a big impact on refurbishment and demolition works.
2004
EBSG appoints John Murphy to take on the role of Managing Health and Safety Advisor, tasked with continuing the work of the Group and building a strong team.
2005
Working at Height Regs come into force. Improving the controls over one of the biggest killers in the industry.
2011
The rollout of digital site inspections. Making the transition from paper reports to more modern IT solutions enabling the easier storage and collection of data for EBSG members.
2017
Mark Cooper took the helm. Following on from the good works of John he continued to work for the benefit of the membership.
2022
Chris Franklin steps into the role of Managing HS Advisor; working with the established team in place to provide the service that members have come to expect, with a vision to update the look and feel of the company, implement new technology, and ensure EBSG remains at the forefront of the industry.
2013 - Major legislation update with RIDDOR
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, RIDDOR puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses).
EBSG issues members with guidance and paperwork to ease the transition into the new way of reporting.
2023
New branding rolled out - now the group is known as the EB Safety Group helping to set out our stall as a modern Safety Group for the Construction industry.
2022 - Major internal update
Roll out of the next stage of our digital inspections. All the advisors are equipped with Tablets to enable the easy compilation of data.
The system also brings with it easier collation of data, enabling members to spot trends.
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