The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) advises the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the protection of people at work (and others) from hazards to health and safety within the building, civil engineering and engineering construction industry.

Its membership is tripartite, providing representation from key industry stakeholders (including SMEs). Its strategic work helps the industry deliver the challenging RHS targets it set at the 2001 Construction Summit, and helps to secure close links between the industry and HSE.

CONIAC was reconstituted at the beginning of 2013 with a refreshed membership. The new approach reflects the desire of HSE to work in partnership with intermediary groups in the construction industry, to take forward the new HSE Strategy. The aim is to take forward new ways of working with the constituencies represented on CONIAC in order to deliver the Strategy and the Revitalising Health and Safety targets within those constituencies.

CONIAC has four sub groups helping to take forward its work:

• Safety Working Group
• Working Well Together Steering Group
• Major Incidents
• Health Risks Working Group

The Chair of CONIAC is Heather Bryant, Chief Inspector of Construction.

• Members of CONIAC, and the organisations they represent

Open meetings

The meeting of CONIAC on Tuesday 18 March 2014 is open to the public.

HSE’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) will be holding an open meeting on Tuesday 18 March 2014.

All public places for the meeting of CONIAC on Tuesday 18 March 2014 have now been allocated and consequently no further applications to attend can be accepted.

Agendas
Papers
Minutes
18 March 2014

• Agenda141112

• Catastrophic Events – follow-up work [Paper M1/2014/1]
• Reducing occupational disease in the construction industry – making a difference [Paper M1/2014/2]
• Update on recent activities of CONIAC’s Working Groups [Paper M1/2014/3]

 

20 November 2013

• Agenda141112

• Managing risks with catastrophic potential – report on the work of CONIAC’s Catastrophic Events Working Group [Paper M3/2013/1]
• Update on recent activities of CONIAC’s working groups [Paper M3/2013/2]

• Minutes

17 July 2013

• Agenda141112

• Amendment of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007: update on current position [Paper M2/2013/1]
• Update on CDM revision 17 July 2013
• Update on work to deliver Löfstedt recommendations [Paper M2/2013/3]
• Coniac Plan of Work for 2013-14

• Minutes

13 March 2013

• Agenda141112

• Update on work to deliver Löfstedt recommendations (Anthony Lees) [Paper M1/2013/1]
• Construction Plan of Work for 2013-14
• HSE Construction Division Communications Strategy (Sue Brandrick) [Paper M1/2013/2]
• Comms update presentation
• CDM Revised Regulatory Package Update

• Minutes

14 November 2012

• Agenda141112

• Construction Division’s Work on health risks (Presentation by Ian Strudley) [Paper M3/2012/1]
  • Cancers caused by occupation in Great Britain
• Report on progress of HSE work resulting from Löfstedt Review (Presentation by Anthony Lees, HSE) [Paper M3/2012/2]
• London 2012 Learning Legacy [Paper M3/2012/3]

• Minutes

20 June 2012

• Agenda200612

• CDM 2007 – update
• Fee for Intervention: An Update
• Update on progress in implementing the recommendations of the Löfstedt report
• Update on implementation of Löfstedt Report (Oral report by Anthony Lees, HSE) [Paper M2/2012/1]
• CDM Regulations (Update by Philip White, HSE) [Paper M2/2012/2]

• Minutes 20 June 2012

14 March 2012

• Agenda140312

• Update on CONIAC working groups (Anthony Lees, HSE) [Paper M1/2012/1]
• Construction Division Plan of Work for 2012-2013 (Neil Stephens, HSE) [Paper M1/2012/2]
• Löfstedt Review/Red Tape Challenge (Anthony Lees, HSE) [Paper M1/2012/3]
• Update CONIAC reconstitution (Anthony Lees, HSE) [Paper M1/2012/4]
• Fee for Intervention
• Construction Division
  Plan of work 2012 – 13
• Update on Löfstedt Review and Red Tape Challenge

• Minutes

16 November 2011

• Agenda161111

• Update on recent activities of CONIAC’s Working Groups [Paper M3/2011/1]
• Stock-take and further development of the Small Sites Strategy [Paper M3/2011/2]
• Small Sites Strategy – Phase 2 by Neil Stephens – Construction Division
• Fee for Intervention – Gordon MacDonald – Director of Special Projects

• Minutes

13 July 2011

• Agenda130711

• Routes to Competence of Site Based Operatives and Supervisors – Findings of Research and Recommendations [Paper M2/2011/1]
• Evaluation of the Construction (Design and Management)
  Regulations 2007 [Paper M2/2011/2]
• Evaluation of CDM 2007
• London 2012
  Introduction to the
  Learning Legacy
  Programme

• Minutes130711

16 March 2011

• Agenda160311

• HSE Construction Division Communications Strategy [Paper M1/2011/1]
• CONIAC Plan of Work 2011/2012 [paper M1/2011/2]
• Construction Division – Communications Strategy
• Update on HSE evaluation of CDM 2007
• Construction Division Plan of Work – summary CONIAC – March 2011

• Minutes160311

17 November 2010

• Agenda (171110)

• The Leadership and Worker Engagement Toolkit [Paper M3/2010/1]
• Encouraging Improvement in the Management of Health Risks in the Construction Industry [Paper M3/2010/2] – (presentation by Ian Strudley HSE Construction Division, Occupational Health Unit)
• Update on work of CDM 2007 evaluation working group (Oral report by Anthony Lees, Secretary to CONIAC)

• Minutes (171110)

21 July 2010

• Agenda (210710)

• Construction Division Refurbishment / Roof work Inspection Initiative March 2010
• Construction Division London Outreach Worker Project (Oral report by Simon Hester, Construction Division) [Paper M2/2010/2]
• Proposals for taking forward the findings of a research report on major incident potential in construction (Oral introduction by Mike Cross, HSE Head of Construction Engineering) [Paper M2/2010/3]
• Fire Safety in Buildings Under Construction. Presentation by Phil Burgess, HSE Construction Sector Safety Unit. [PPT 18MB]
• Construction Division Refurbishment / Roof work Inspection Initiative March 2010. (Presentation by Mike Cross, HSE)

• Minutes (210710)

3 March 2010

• Agenda (030310)

• Proposals for future work on falls from height from the CONIAC Safety Working Group (Oral introduction by Joy Jones, Safety working Group Chair) [Paper M1/2010/4]
• CONIAC terms of reference [M1/2010/2]
• Recent activities of CONIAC’s working groups [Paper M1/2010/3]
• Construction Plan of Work 2010-11
• Notification of Conventional Tower Cranes Regulations 2010

• Minutes (030310)

17 November 2009

• Agenda (171109)

• HSE’s Local Authority Construction Engagement (LACE) project – A progress report (Mike Harrison, HSE) [Paper M3/2009/1]
• Review of recent activities of CONIAC’s sub-groups [Paper M3/2009/3]
• Update for CONIAC on the Working Well Together (WWT) Campaign [Paper M3/2009/4]
• CSCS smartcard [Paper M3/2009/5]
• Reconstitution of CONIAC [3]
  M3/2009/2
• Tower crane safety – the story so far

• Minutes (171109)

22 July 2009

• Agenda (220709)

• Statutory register of tower cranes (Presentation by HSE)
• Role of CONIAC and plans for its reconstitution (Oral introduction by HSE) [Paper M2/2009/1]
• Review of recent activities of CONIAC’s sub-groups [Paper M2/2009/2]
• Secretary of State’s Inquiry into Underlying Causes of Construction Fatal Accidents (Presentation by HSE)

• Minutes (220709)

26 March 2009

• Agenda (260309)

• CDM 2007 evaluation issues
• HSE Small Site Strategy
• Review of recent activities of CONIAC’s Sub-Groups
• Report of the Vulnerable Workers Working Group
• Construction Division Priorities for 2009/2010 – Presentation

• Minutes (260309)

27 November 2008

• Agenda (271108)

• Update on new HSE Strategy
  Presentation by Stephen Williams, Chair of CONIAC [PPT 130KB]
• Essential E presentation
• SME Working Group report to CONIAC
  M3/2008/1
• Review of CONIAC’s Working Groups
  M3/2008/2
• Further consideration of the future and role of CONIAC
  M3/2008/3
• HSE’s Local Authority Construction Engagement (LACE) Project – a progress report
  M3/2008/4
• Views on embedding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
  M3/2008/5
• Update for CONIAC on the Sector occupational health work
  M3/2008/6

• Minutes (271108)

23 June 2008 – Open meeting

• Agenda (230608)

• Step Onshore presentation
• A DVD for Designers M2/2008/1
• The future role of CONIAC M2/2008/2
• The future role of CONIAC M2/2008/2 Appendix 1
• Government procurement and SMEs M2/2008/3
• An update on current and forthcoming work of HSE’s construction policy unit M2/2008/4
• CDM 2007 Industry Guidance website access statistics M2/2008/5
• Review of recent activities of CONIAC’s Sub-Groups M2/2008/6
• Government Procurement SME’s – Presentation to CONIAC By W A Rabbetts, MCIOB

• Minutes (230608)

4 March 2008 – Open meeting

• Agenda (040308)

• Presentation on REACH Regulation
• Demonstration of COHME web guidance [Paper M1/2008/01]
• Update on work of Constructing Better Health [Paper M1/2008/02]
• Constructing Better Health presentation
• A Designers’ CDM Proficiency (Competency) Test Presentation
• A Brief Review of the Activities of CONIAC Sub-Groups April 2007 – March 2008 and current Programmes of Work [Paper M1/2008/03]
• February 2008 falls and trips inspection initiative
• Priorities for Construction Programme 2008/09
• Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials

• Minutes (040308)

22 November 2007 – Open meeting

• Agenda (221107)

• Construction health and safety statistics 2006 – 2007: Oral Report presentation
• CONIAC’s Working Groups: Presentation on Plans of Work [Paper M2/2007/01]
• Competence in the construction industry [Paper M2/2007/02]
• Behavioural Change: Presentation by Martin Worthington Chair of the Behavioural Change and Worker Engagement Forum
• Behavioural Change [Paper M2/2007/03]
• Evaluation of the Duty to Manage Asbestos [Paper M2/2007/04]

• Minutes (221107)

25 June 2007 – Open meeting

• Agenda (250607)

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007: Initial Feedback [Paper M1/2007/01]
• Proposed CONIAC Workplan April 2007 – December 2008 [Paper M1/2007/02]
• A Brief Review of the Activities of CONIAC Sub–Groups April 2006 – March 2007 [Paper M1/2007/03]
• Clients construction group briefing note
• The construction programme strategic review presentation

• Minutes (250607)

23 November 2006 – Open meeting

• Agenda (231106)

• CDM launch arrangements: Update [Paper M3/2006/01]
  Presentation
• Construction health and safety statistics 2005/06 [Paper M3/2006/02]
  Presentation
• Report on evidence-based review of the decision not to include the ‘2 Metre Rule’ in the Work at Height Regulations [Paper M3/2006/03]
  Presentation
• 2012 Olympics update
  Presentation

• Minutes (231106)

20 July 2006

• Agenda (200706)

• Revised CDM package: Consideration of draft [Paper M2/2006/1 Annex 1, 2]
• Annex 3
• Annex 4
• Annex 5
• Small Construction Firms representation and involvement with HSC/E [Paper M2/2006/2]
• Proposed CONIAC Workplan 2006 – 2007 [Paper M2/2006/3]
• Proposed Arrangements for CONIAC’s First Open Meeting: 23 November [Paper M2/2006/4]

• Minutes (200706)

30 March 2006

• Agenda (300306)

• Position Paper on Revision of the Construction (Design and
  Management) Regulations (CDM) 1994 and the Construction
  (Health, Safety and Welfare) (CHSW) Regulations 1996 [Paper M1/2006/1]
• Construction Programme Plan of Work 2006/07 [Paper M1/2006/2]
• Coniac Open Meetings [Paper M1/2006/3]
• A Brief Review of the Activities of CONIAC Sub – Groups April 2005 –March 2006 [Paper M1/2006/4]

• Minutes (300306)

24 November 2005

• Agenda (241105)

• Outline of overall progress with the Construction Programme
  (including planned campaign activities for 2006)
  [Paper M3/2005/1]
  Gavin Bye, Construction Sector
• Clearance of 3rd Update Report to EC on Implementation of the TMCS Directive
  Paper HSC/05/110
• Trojan Horse Safety Messaging
  Paper M3/2005/2

• Minutes (241105)

21 July 2005

• Agenda (200705)

• Update on CONIAC’s Worker Engagement Working Party activities (including demonstration of interactive toolkit)
  Paper M2/2005/1: Gordon Crick, Construction Division
• Trade Union report on Unions’ and Safety Representatives’ contribution to improving health and safety standards in construction
  Paper M2/2005/2
• Report on outcomes of the first year of the Worker Safety Adviser (WSA) initiative
  Paper M2/2005/3: Stuart Bristow, Worker Involvement Programme Team
• Research into stress in Construction
  Paper M2/2005/4, Sue Parkyn, Construction Sector
• Joint CONIAC response to RIDDOR DD
  Paper M2/2005/5, Simon Pilling, Construction Division

• Minutes (200705)

31 March 2005

• Agenda (310305)

• Review of 2005 Construction Summit
  Paper M1/2005/1
• Brief Review of the Activities of CONIAC
  sub Groups April 2004 – March 2005 
  Paper M1/2005/2
• The Consultation process for the new
  CDM Regulations
  Paper M1/2005/3
• The new Occupational Health Model
  Paper M1/2005/4 Copy of presentation
  Paper M1/2005/4 OHMM

• Minutes (310305)

18 November 2004

• Agenda (181104)

• Research and Intelligence in Support of HSE’s Construction Programme
  Paper M3/2004/1
• The Follow-up Event to the 2001
  Construction Health and Safety
  Summit scheduled for February 2005
  Paper M3/2004/2
• Review of construction regulations current position
  Paper M3/2004/3
• The CONIAC Declaration on Engaging the Workforce
  Paper M3/2004/4
• Improving Health and Safety Standards
  In the Construction Industry an insurance perspective
  Paper M3/2004/5
• Membership of CONIAC sub groups
  Paper M3/2004/6

• Minutes (181104)

22 July 2004

• Agenda (220704)

• CONIAC Workplan for 2004– 2008
  Paper M2/2004/1
• High Level Event in Feb 2005
  Paper M2/2004/2
• Review of construction regulations – current position
  Paper M2/2004/3
• Evaluation of the HSC Enforcement Policy – Statement
  Paper M2/2004/4
• Designer Pre Qualification
  Paper M2/2004/5
• The Housebuilders Charter
  Paper M2/2004/6
• Worker Engagement – CONIAC Declaration
  Paper M2/2004/7
• Euro Week 2004
  Paper M2/2004/8

• Minutes (220704)

20 April 2004

• Agenda (200404)

• CONIAC Strategy Workplan for 2004 – 2008 
  Paper M1/2004/1
• CONIAC meetings and Steering Group 
  Paper M1/2004/2
• High Level Follow Up Event to the 2001 Construction Summit  
  Paper M1/2004/3
• Worker Engagement  – Industry Declaration 
  Paper M1/2004/4
• Worker Engagement  – CONIAC Declaration 
  Paper M1/2004/5
• Constructing Better Health – current position 
  Paper M1/2004/6
• SLIC
  Paper M1/2004/7
• Review of construction regulations  – current position 
  Paper M1/2004/8
• Challenge Fund – current position 
  Paper M1/2004/9

• Minutes (200404)

20 November 2003

• Agenda (201103)

• Amendments to CDM – current position
  Paper M3/2003/1
  Annex M3/2003/1a1
• Designers – current position
  Paper M3/2003/2
• Occupational Health Forum  – current position
  Paper M3/2003/3 
  Annex 1 Paper M3/2003/3a1
  Annex 2 Paper M3/2003/3a2
• Working Well Together – update
  Paper M3/2003/4
  Annex Paper M3/2003/4a1
• WSA Challenge Fund – update
  Paper M3/2003/5
• A Strategy for workplace health safety in Great Britain to 2010 and beyond
  Paper M3/2003/6
• Draft model for the reconstituted committee
  and workplan for CONIAC 2004/05/06
  Paper M3/2003/7
• Working at Height Regulations
  Paper M3/2003/8
• Employee Consultation Best Practice Note –
  current position
  Paper M3/2003/9
• Rear Visibility Aids – current position
  Paper M3/2003/10
• Actions following meeting M2/2003
  Paper M3/2003/11
• Report back from CONIAC Working Groups:
  Occupational Health Paper M3/2003/12
  Small Firms Paper M3/2003/13

• Minutes (201103)

24 July 2003

• Agenda (240703)

• Review of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 1994 and Construction (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
  M2/2003/1
• Actions arising from the HSE Discussion Document: Revitalising Health and Safety in Construction
  M2/2003/1a
• Harnessing designers skills to deliver a healthier and safer construction industry – a new way forward
  M2/2003/2
• Analysis of the Workers Safety Advisory (WSA) Pilot Scheme
  M2/2003/3
• HSE Designer Think Tank Output. Card Call Exercise
  M2/2003/3a
• The Draft Proposals for securing effective employee involvement in health and safety and the Workers Safety Adviser Pilot
  M2/2003/4
• The Work at Height Regulations 2004 (WAHR)
  M2/2003/5
• Reconstitution of CONIAC [2]
  M2/2003/6
• Actions following meeting M1/2003
  M2/2003/7
• Report from CONIAC Occupational Health Working Party
  M2/2003/8
• Training and education needs in Construction Working Party
  M2/2003/9
• Report from CONIAC Small Firms Advisory Group (SFAG)
  M2/2003/10

• Minutes (240703)

27 March 2003

• Agenda (270303)

• Responses to Revitalising Health and Safety in Construction
  M1/03/1
• Integrated teams – managing the process
  M1/03/2
• Best practice in design with examples of best value
  M1/02/3
• Professional education and continuing professional development (CPD)
  M1/03/4
• Designers – current state of knowledge and current initiatives
  M1/03/5
• Occupational Health Support Pilot Scheme for the construction industry
  M1/03/9
• Actions following meeting M3/2002
  M1/02/6
• Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI) – position paper
  M1/03/7
• The current timetable for the proposed harmonised Employee Consultation Regulations
  M1/03/8
• Report from CONIAC Working Groups:
  Occupational Health – M1/01/10
  Training and Education – M1/02/11

• Minutes (270303)

12 February 2003

• Agenda (120203)

 
 
5 November 2002

• Agenda (061102)

• Work at Height Regulations – progress report
  M3/2002/1
• WSA pilot – update
  M3/2002/2
• Harmonisation of employee consultation and representation regulations
  M3/2002/3
  HSC Press Release C072:00
• Employers’ liability compulsory insurance – current position
  M3/2002/4
• Occupational health support services
  M3/2002/14
• Revitalising health and safety in construction
  M3/2002/5
  2nd report to Ministers
• Construction discussion document
  M3/2002/6
• Outcomes from the 2001 WWT Conference
  M3/2002/7
• Actions following meeting M2/2002
  M2/2002/8
• Report back from CONIAC Working Groups:
  Intelligence – M2/2002/9
  Training and Education – M2/2002/10
  Occupational Health – M2/2002/11
  Small Firms – M2/2002/12
• Reconstitution of CONIAC [1]
  M3/2002/13
  Annex 1 M3/2002/13a1

 
10 July 2002
 

• 27 March 2002 (M1/2002)
• 6 February 2002 – (Training and Education Needs in the Construction Industry Working Party)
• 15 February 2002 – (Occupational Health Working Party)

• Minutes

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