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Closer collaboration needed to strengthen construction safety culture, says CIC

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published its response to the call for evidence on the Single Construction Regulator’s new strategy, calling for closer collaboration to improve safety across the built environment.

Why construction’s new Mental Health Code demands systemic change

Action is required to improve mental health in the workplace

CIOB and CIH publish new damp and mould guidance for social housing

Mates in Mind launch free construction suicide prevention training

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Construction not ready for extreme heat, says university doctor

A doctor from the University of Reading has shared research finding that construction is not ready for extreme heat events.

Landlords set to be fined up to £7,000 for hazards in rental properties

The fine will apply to 21 types of hazards in rental properties that are found to be serious – the most dangerous level.

Construction industry losing millions of working days to preventable injuries

Analysis of data from the Health and Safety Executive shows that an estimated 79,000 construction workers are currently suffering from work-related ill health, whilst construction continues to record one of the highest non-fatal injury rates in the UK economy.

CLC publishes new mental health code of practice

The Construction Leadership Council has published a new mental health code of practice for employers to protect their staff with.

50% of construction workers fear major industrial disaster as ‘near misses’ increase

A recent Dräeger Safety & Health at Work Report found that 50% of construction workers fear the risk of a major industrial disaster is higher today than it was ten years ago.

Fine for construction worker death after living on ‘death trap’ worksite

A company has been sentenced following a construction worker death in 2021 after he fell in a hole described as a 'death trap'.

Failure to comply with engineered stone bans could lead to site shutdown, FMB warns

HSE has launched a major inspection drive on the dry cutting of engineered stone, which could see businesses shut down if they don't comply.

Construction firm fined after joiner left paralysed from fall

JLM Solutions Limited, a mechanical and engineering construction company based in Manchester, has been fined after a joiner suffered life-changing injuries when he fell through a skylight opening.

Scotland Yard announces 77 potential Grenfell criminal charges

77 potential Grenfell criminal charges have been announced by Scotland Yard, with offences including gross negligence manslaughter and fraud.

Court date set for companies in falling glass death case

Foster and Partners, responsible for buildings like The Gherkin, are standing trial following a falling glass death in 2018.

New HSE stone cutting guidance published ahead of inspection programme

New HSE stone cutting guidance has been published ahead of an inspection programme over the next 12 months in an effort to tackle silicosis.

CITB funding helps launch suicide prevention in construction programme

A new suicide prevention training programme aims to prevent further loss of life within the construction industry  The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and...

Company fined £20,000 after worker falls from height

A construction company has been fined £20,000 after a worker fell through an unsecured roof hatch, and was terminated from work as a result.

The mental health mandate: Building a culture of emotional safety in construction

Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated Magazine, discusses mental health in construction and how the current culture hampers progress.

UK construction injuries suffered by one in seven workers

One in seven workers suffered UK construction injuries in the last 12 months, according to new research by Slater and Gordon.

Industrial diseases still prevalent in construction despite increased knowledge

To mark International Workers' Memorial Day, Thompsons Solicitors are urging workers to be more wary of industrial disease.

Date confirmed for Balfour Beatty court case over nuclear site death

The Balfour Beatty court case following the death of a worker on a nuclear site has been established for 2028.

Thames Water slammed with £10k fine for unsafe street works in London

Due to the unsafe street works, members of the public were exposed to serious hazards, including excavated grounds, materials, and equipment.

How CDM helps improve health and safety standards in construction

SOCOTEC tackles the effect that changing CDM regulations have on health and safety standards in construction.

How organisations can reduce stress in construction and keep workers in work

Julia Shervington of Mates in Mind discusses how stress uniquely affects construction workers, and how it can best be managed.
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