CSCS cards and IFA membership in job adverisements for diggers...what a laugh

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I was under the impression that company H&S policy in effect became H&S law - it is for the company to interpret the law and produce policy that fits. Which is why there tends to be blanket policies such as hard hats and hi-viz all the time, even when technically of no benefit - it makes the writing of the H&S policy easier and covers their arses. Also, much of H&S law (unless it has changed considerably in the last few years) is actually pretty non-proscriptive - it tends to rely on the individuals concerned making a judgement. Again, company H&S bods go for the easy, cover-all options. And yes, to an earlier question, it's the main contractors that insist on the CSCS cards, for the very same reason. It's their site, so it's their rules. On the other hand, if you're on a site 'owned' by a construction company and they are lax over, for instance, PPE or CSCS cards keep your eyes peeled - they may also be lax on the more important stuff. It's rare, but a few just don't give a damn.