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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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Five Deadliest Construction Sites

Modern technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern life, including the efficiency and safety of construction sites around the world. However, it took a long time to reach our current level of health and safety. Here Insulation Express takes a look at some of the deadliest construction sites throughout history

CIH launches new pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has launched a new pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing. The Make a Stand pledge has been developed by CIH in partnership with the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) and Women’s Aid as part of Alison Inman’s presidential appeal

Testing times for UK construction: A look at service testing and fire safety

Ryan Simmonds, Sales Director for Framing at voestalpine Metsec plc, calls on the construction industry to evolve and become a standard bearer in terms of full service testing and fire safety.

£400 million cladding removal delays affordable housing delivery

The government has said it will pay local councils to remove cladding from high-rise buildings, by deducting the amount from its nationwide affordable housing...

Webinar: Is there a skills gap in the fire industry?

To answer this question, the Fire Industry Association (FIA) undertook a survey to understand just how widespread the lack of skills in the industry really is.

Safety council reveals concerns over Hackitt review

The British Safety Council has revealed it is concerned about some of the recommendations in the Hackitt review of building regulations, including self-certification for compliance

Builders fined for work at height safety failings

Scottish construction company Fleming Buildings has been prosecuted after a worker fell through a roof and suffered life-changing injuries at a construction site in Glasgow

FIA launches two courses from the qualification pathway

The FIA has launched two courses from the qualification pathway for Health & Safety plus the Environmental units which will build on the Foundation course

Research reveals 78% of construction workers in the midlands struggle with stress

Research carried out by Aquarius Life as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) has found that 78% of construction employees in the Midlands experience stress that they struggle to cope with, with 2% admitting turning to alcohol or drugs to help deal with stress or pressure

The FIA courses are changing – Find out how

The FIA courses are being updated to accommodate for progression within the industry.  The reasons and the changes are discussed within this article.

Spotlight on Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week commencing on 14 May, solicitors Kara Price and Sarah Wales from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson discuss how to tackle mental health issues in the workplace and spot the early signs

Government to review carbon monoxide alarms

Housing Minister Dominic Raab has announced a government review into the rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England

Qualifications: The Future of Fire Detection & Alarm?

Can you predict the future?  The importance of fire detection and alarms, and associated qualifications referring to fire safety is discussed by the Fire...

Research tests show reduction of false alarms when multi-sensor detectors are used

A study conducted by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in partnership with the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and key fire detection and alarm manufacturers has concluded that multi-sensor detectors are better at rejecting false alarms

What you need to know about medical emergencies on construction sites

In the UK, the construction industry is considered the most dangerous. Medtree, leading medical suppliers for first aid and other essential apparatus, share the provisions you must put in place on your construction site

Safety report identifies decline in scaffolding accidents

The number of accidents and injuries reported by members of the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) fell to a new low in 2017

Should the domestic Client take on their own CDM duties?

Christian McCale, Senior consultant at Lucion Consulting, asks whether it is right that domestic clients should be able to absolve themselves completely of all CDM responsibilities

‘No change’ needed to safety advice following failure of Grenfell fire door

Independent experts have said that no change is needed to building fire safety advice following the test failure of a fire door from Grenfell Tower

CIEH insist government must improve dangerous housing

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has said the government should ensure there is an “urgent improvement” to dangerous housing across the UK – starting with carbon monoxide alarms as a requirement for all Private Rented Sector (PRS) properties

BSG reports 8% rise in Welfare breaches on construction sites

The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported an 8% rise in Welfare breaches on construction sites, based on figures from approximately 10,000 independent inspections conducted for the construction industry over a six month period

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