A plumbing supply company and its contractor have been fined £75,000 after a building collapsed when they carried out unsafe construction work in Burnley.
Bradley Demolition Ltd has been fined after the operator of a cherry picker became trapped between the vehicle platform rail and the roof of an industrial shed.
Julie Lock, commercial director at Mitrefinch, explains how poor management in the construction industry is leading to stress-related sick leave and offers solutions for how employers can help to support their staff.
3D Repo, Freeform and Balfour Beatty Vinci JV are developing a new customisable 4D health and safety tool to replace generic training videos with live walkthroughs of site-specific visualisations.
According to new research, the construction industry is facing high levels of burnout during Covid-19, as HSE offers a range of practical support and guidance to combat workplace stress.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of violent disorder and assault against the HS2 construction workers in Small Dean, Wendover.
In the next major push for the government’s workplace testing programme, construction companies can now order free Covid tests that can be taken at home.
Plant hire company, Ruislip Plant has been fined £99,000 after a worker was fatally injured whilst undertaking maintenance at a construction site in West Street, Maidenhead.
A Bristol landlord and agent have been handed a £330,000 sanction after being found guilty of poor management of a house in multiple occupation (HMO) that raised concerns for the safety of 18 residents, including six children.
Saint-Gobain Construction Products UK Limited has been £500,000 fined after a number of its workers were diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
