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Two Irish schools closed over health and safety fears

Two schools in Ireland have been closed due to suspected health and safety fears and are now under investigation by officials.

Tenants in rented homes to benefit from tighter health and safety standards

Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler MP has announced plans to update health and safety standards for rental accommodation.

Architectural cladding video aims to improve fire safety

Vivalda, one of the UK’s largest distributors and fabricators of architectural cladding systems has produced a short film urging architects, specifiers and contractors to think more carefully about whole-system specification

BAFE, BREXIT, and Grenfell: The three things the fire industry worries about and why

Trends within the fire industry point to uncertainty, the FIA discusses the issues of rising costs and a component shortage in the wake of recent events

Mace to speak at Mental Health in the workplace conference

Mace's Judith Grant will address the rising concerns of mental health in the construction industry at the first St John Ambulance summit.

New MEWPs safety document to facilitate work at height rescue plan

A new safety document entitled ‘Rescue of Persons from MEWPs’ has been published by the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG), to provide guidance to facilitate work at height rescue plans

Devon Steel fabricator fined after young worker falls through roof

Devon Steel Fabricator has been fined £12,000 after young male construction worker fell through a fragile roof on a petrol station project in Barnstaple.

ICE urged to play bigger role to improve safety of infrastructure

A new report has called on the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to play a bigger role in empowering engineers to improve the safety of infrastructure

The 7 facts you need to know about the new fire detection qualifications

With the introduction of the new fire detection and alarm systems qualifications, The FIA give you some facts. Sit back, you might just learn something.

JG Hale Construction educates Cardiff children about onsite dangers

The construction firm visited St Patrick's R.C Primary School in Cardiff to educate school children about construction site dangers.

Early success for new fire detection & alarm qualifications as 82% pass

The Foundation unit of the new FIA Fire Detection & Alarm qualifications have got off to a successful early start, giving positive feedback.

HSE to target construction firms with asbestos health inspection

The Health and Safety Executive will be targeting construction firms across Great Britain to inspect the measures businesses have put in place to protect their workers from asbestos, silica and wood dust.

Mick George Environmental offer school asbestos collection for a ‘good gauze’

Following the announcement to remove gauze mats due to risk, Mick George Environmental will be offering asbestos collections from education facilities.

FIA Member numbers soar as new qualifications kick off

New FIA member numbers are rapidly increasing month-on-month, following new qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems.

AEC launches immersive asbestos and legionella safety training

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd, the Leading training providers in safety and environmental consultancy have launched a training experience which enables delegates to virtually step into their award winning 'Hazard House'.

Government announces new housing measures to improve UK housing market

The government has announced new measures to support homebuyers, the building of more homes, to increase building safety and to create a commonwealth games legacy.

HSE dust blitz to address construction site risks

A new HSE campaign is set to tackle the dangers of site dust, as it targets the construction industry with a specific focus on respiratory risks and occupational lung disease

Barratt to test site workforce for alcohol and drugs use

One of the UK’s largest residential property development companies has begun testing its site workforce for alcohol and illegal drugs use

New survey suggests fundamental flaws in fire door use

To mark Fire Door Safety Week, a new survey conducted by Horbury Property Services has found that many fire doors in commercial and public buildings are not being used properly and could lead to safety risks in event of a fire.

Willmott Homes fined £1.2 million after carbon monoxide exposure

Willmott Partnership Homes Ltd has been fined £1.2 million after exposing members of the public to carbon monoxide fumes.

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