Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC)

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 2010 with a refreshed membership and a new approach. 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
CDM 2007 Evaluation Working Group
Health Risks Working Group

The Chair of CONIAC is Philip White, Chief Inspector of Construction.

Members of CONIAC, and the organisations they represent

Open meetings

HSE’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) will be holding an open meeting on Wednesday 14 March 2012.

Further information about the open meeting.

Agendas	Papers	Minutes
16 November 2011
Agenda	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
13 July 2011
Agenda	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	Minutes
16 March 2011
Agenda	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	Minutes
17 November 2010
Agenda	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
21 July 2010
Agenda	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
3 March 2010
Agenda	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
17 November 2009
Agenda	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 M3/2009/2 Tower crane safety - the story so far	Minutes
22 July 2009
Agenda	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
26 March 2009
Agenda	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
27 November 2008
Agenda	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
23 June 2008 - Open meeting
Agenda	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
4 March 2008 - Open meeting
Agenda	Presentation on REACH Regulation Demonstration of COHME web guidance M1/2008/01 Update on work of Constructing Better Health 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 M1/2008/03 February 2008 falls and trips inspection initiative Priorities for Construction Programme 2008/09 Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials	Minutes
22 November 2007 - Open meeting
Agenda	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
25 June 2007 - Open meeting
Agenda	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
23 November 2006 - Open meeting
Agenda	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
20 July 2006
Agenda	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
30 March 2006
Agenda	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
24 November 2005
Agenda	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
21 July 2005
Agenda	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
31 March 2005
Agenda	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
18 November 2004
Agenda	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
22 July 2004
Agenda	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
20 April 2004
Agenda	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
20 November 2003
Agenda	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
24 July 2003
Agenda	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 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
27 March 2003
Agenda	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
12 February 2003
Agenda
5 November 2002
Agenda	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 M3/2002/13 Annex 1 M3/2002/13a1
10 July 2002
		Minutes

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)

Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC)

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

Open meetings

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