HSQE Communication Bulletin - September 2025¶
Document Reference: COMM_HSQE_09_2025
Issue Number: 1
Issue Date: 01/09/2025
Review Cycle: Monthly
Controlled By: HSQE Consultant
Document Type: Communication Bulletin
Document Control Information¶
| Rev | Changes | Date | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initial Issue - September 2025 HSQE Updates | 01/09/2025 | Aaron Mason |
Executive Summary¶
Major framework opportunities and HSE campaign targeting musculoskeletal disorders.
Thames Water £4-5 Billion Framework¶
Major Projects Framework announced:
- Covers AMP8 (2025-2030) and AMP9 (2030-2035)
- First tranche: £840 million
- Up to 8 suppliers appointed
Evaluation Criteria:¶
- Core capability: 55%
- Health, safety & wellbeing: 15%
- Environmental performance: 15%
- Supply chain: 15%
Opportunity: Strong HSQE performance essential for framework participation
HSE Construction Campaign¶
Surprise inspections starting October 17th:
- 12 inspectors deployed
- Focus: Asbestos, MSDs, noise, dust
- Part of 14,000 nationwide inspections
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs):¶
- 53% of construction health conditions
- Focus on manual handling
- Pipe laying high-risk activity
EA Incident Clarification¶
Environment Agency confirms:
- EA determines final incident categorization
- Water companies cannot influence ratings
- £189 million funding boost
- On track for 10,000 inspections
Fatal Incident: Retaining Wall Collapse¶
H. Mealing & Sons fined £56,775:
- 1.8m wall collapsed
- No written design or planning
- Worker fatally crushed
Lesson: All temporary structures need proper design - relevant for reservoir and tank work
Fall from Height Prosecution¶
Worker died from 6-foot fall:
- Unguarded scaffolding platform
- Serious head injuries proved fatal
Reminder: ALL platforms need guarding regardless of height
Action Items for September¶
- ✅ Prepare Thames Water framework bid
- ✅ Review MSD risk assessments
- ✅ Prepare for HSE inspections
- ✅ Check temporary structure designs
- ✅ Verify all platform guarding
This document forms part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.