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Building Safety Alliance publishes golden thread guidance

Golden thread guidance documents have been published by the Building Safety Alliance to clarify the process of maintaining safety information.

Etex brands to join forces at UKREiiF 2025 to spotlight benefits of collaboration to safety and sustainability

A group of leading construction brands under the Etex umbrella will present a coordinated showcase at UKREiiF 2025, demonstrating how a fully integrated approach to the building envelope can help meet the construction industry's twin priorities of safety and sustainability.

How to address the culture of silence that surrounds men’s mental health

Julia Shervington from Mates in Mind discusses issues surrounding men's mental health and the culture of silence in construction.

Construction boss prosecuted after HSE investigation into employee death

An employee died after a fall from height in 2019, and HSE have passed a suspended sentence to the director for breaching safety standards.

Safety failures reported at Hinkley Point C days before environmental trial begins

An improvement notice has been served to the Nuclear New Build Generation Company (NNB GenCo) regarding the safety of a damaged tower crane at Hinkley Point C.

Construction mental health support not improved enough, say CIOB

Construction mental health support requires much more work, in spite of recent advances, says a new report from CIOB.

Cladding company fined after workers fatal fall through roof

A cladding company and its director have been fined £225,000 following the death of a 61-year-old worker who fell through a fragile roof whilst replacing panels.

Sub-contractor mental health supported by Seddon and Mates in Mind

Seddon and Mates in Mind have teamed up to expand the facilities and services available to handle sub-contractor mental health.

APS/ISHCCO safety congress in Edinburgh brings construction safety experts together

The APS/ISHCCO safety congress for 2025 has been held in Edinburgh, bringing together health and safety professionals.

Joined-up thinking is key to taking a pan-disability approach to design

About Access' Ian Streets examines how accommodations for some may come at the perceived expense of others and how a pan-disability approach to design helps elude such complications.

The importance of inclusivity in respiratory protection

Draeger Safety UK's technical specialist Ian Kelsall explores the factors construction companies must consider when equipping their staff with respiratory protection.

Lifting rules review to simplify LOLER

A lifting rules review, among some other sectors and regulators, is set to take place and reduce the amount of red tape faced by businesses.

Managing microplastics in construction: Why the industry needs to change

Joanne Kwan, senior research manager at CIRIA, discusses the issue of microplastics in construction and their effects on human health.

Dandara utilising AI safety cameras on their telehandlers

Dandara are now exclusively hiring telehandlers equipped with AI safety cameras to decrease risk of on-site incident.

Researcher calls for shared experiences with suicidal ideation in construction

Researcher and doctoral student, Phoebe Savill, is researching suicidal ideation in construction, and needs participants.

From compliance to culture: what’s happening at the Health & Safety Event 2025

On the 8-10 April at the Birmingham NEC, this year’s Health & Safety Event will connect over 13,000 visitors, more than 350 exhibitors, and 10,000+ products and solutions – all exploring the latest insights, regulatory changes, updates, and case studies when it comes to worksite safety.

NHS fire safety procurement framework launched

The NHS SBS have launched a new fire safety procurement framework to recruit workers to address desperately needed safety works.

[VIDEO] Time to Talk ep. 3 – Interview with Lauren Harrison: Poor mental health in construction

The fourth episode of Time to Talk interviews Lauren Harrison, who shares her experiences on poor mental health in the workplace.

The benefits to mental health and wellbeing of offsite construction

David Emery of the Supply Chain Sustainability School discusses his research into the effects of offsite construction on mental health and wellbeing.

Network Rail warned and fined over recent issues

Network Rail has recently received a warning over a track derailment last year, and a fine for the death of two workers in 2019.

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