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How to foster an improved culture of safety in construction and attract new talent

Dominic Ashley-Timms, CEO of performance consultancy Notion, examines how those managing work sites can foster an improved culture of safety in construction and motivation to improve efficiency and attract the next generation.

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Two railway workers killed by train near Port Talbot

Two railway workers tragically died yesterday (3 July) when they were struck by a passenger train near Port Talbot, the British Transport Police has confirmed.

HSE reveals work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19

HSE has released its figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19, along with the number of people known to have died from Mesothelioma.

Two construction companies fined after worker falls from height

A company director has received a Community Service Order and two construction companies have been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries following a fall from height.

Bristol launches Traffic Clean Air Zone consultation

Bristol City Council has today (1 July) launched its first Traffic Clean Air Zone consultation on two options to lower pollution in the shortest possible time.

Roofing contractor sentenced for exposing workers to work at height risks

A roofing contractor has been sentenced for failing to take adequate steps to prevent his workers from falling from height and for breaching a prohibition notice.

Scaffolding contractor fined after worker suffers fatal injury

Two contractors have been fined after a scaffold company employee suffered fatal injuries following a fall through a fragile roof during construction work at a factory in Staffordshire.

Sadiq Khan invests £6m from Air Quality Fund into new projects

Sadiq Khan has invested £6m from his Air Quality Fund in 15 new projects across London with the aim of improving the capital’s air quality.

Company fined £5m after an explosion killed four workers

Valero Energy UK Ltd and B&A Contracts Ltd have been fined after an explosion killed four workers and seriously injured another at an oil refinery.

Contractor fined £800k after worker hit by expanded polystyrene block

A construction company has been fined more than £800,000 after a worker suffered three fractured vertebrae when he was hit on the head by a large expanded polystyrene block.

Builder handed suspended sentence for injuring young girl

A self-employed builder has been given a suspended jail sentence after a three year-old girl suffered severe head injuries when a length of timber fell on her whilst being hoisted up the outside of a scaffold.

Electrician falls from height through unprotected stairwell

A company, two directors and a self-employed contractor have been sentenced and fined after an electrician fell two storeys through an unprotected stairwell.

The importance of fire protection in the construction industry

It is clear stopping fire deaths and practising fire safety is high on the agenda, Ian King, chief operating officer at Zeroignition discusses more.

Construction firm and director fined £176,500 for unsafe asbestos removal

A construction company and its director have been fined over £170,000 after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos during demolition work.

Gas fitter prosecuted after pretending to be Gas Safe registered

A self-employed gas fitter has been jailed after he carried out unsafe gas work while falsely pretending to be Gas Safe registered.

Action needed to combat £646m musculoskeletal burden in construction

Industry leaders have called for action to tackle the huge burden of musculoskeletal disorders affecting people in the construction industry.

Engineering fabrication firm fined £22,000 after worker crushed

An engineering fabrication firm based in Warrington has been fined £22,000 after a worker suffered severe crush injuries when he was crushed by a metal frame.

Two firms fined after floor layer dies from toxic substance

A supplier and a flooring company have both been fined a combined £750,000 after the death of a floor layer in London.

Risky definitions when working at height

David Pojur, health and safety barrister at St John’s Buildings Chambers, comments on the risky definitions of roles when working at height, and the potential implications when corners are cut.

Concrete pumping company fined after death of worker

A concrete pumping contractor has been fined £15,000 following the death of concrete worker Garry Louis at a dockside apron-upgrade project on the Port of Felixstowe.

Football club fined after fatal fall through fragile roof

St Albans Football and Athletic Club has been fined £1,000 after a volunteer fell through a fragile roof and died as a result of his injuries.

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