Storms, icy weather, floods and extreme heat caused significant disruption according construction workers surveyed ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
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
According to research nearly one in four UK construction workers believe they may have been exposed to asbestos fibres, placing them at higher risk of contracting terminal cancers later in life
Matrix Networks has launched a new campaign to help make site safety information accessible and understandable for its employees and those who work with them
In 2015/16, there were 529,000 incidents attended by the fire and rescue services in England: a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Here, Roof Maker, a leading supplier to the construction industry, discuss the changes in fire regulations over time, and how you can ensure your building is protected
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By introducing onsite defibrillators, Manchester-based Principal Contractor, McGoff Construction, has initiated a companywide strategy to become a ‘heart safe’ business
The Most Controversial Project report, published by RepRisk today (22nd March 2018), disclosed that out of the 10 most hazardous projects they found, two are from the UK and listed Grenfell Tower, which led to the death of 75 people, as their ‘Most Controversial Project’ in the world.
Dr Julie Riggs DProf MSc CMIOSH, Lead Diploma Tutor at Phoenix Health and Safety discusses the issues of working at height after it’s revealed as the most frequent cause of fatal accidents in 2017 by the HSE
Following the identification of an issue with a fire door installed at Grenfell Tower, the government is undertaking further investigations to establish the full circumstances
After the devastating fire in the Echo Arena car park, Ian Gough of BAFSA says the warning signs were clear – and highlights the hard evidence that sprinkler systems can significantly reduce the damage and danger caused by such incidents
Robert Yates, Technical Manager of the Fire Industry Association, and Peter Massingberd-Mundy, Technology and Practices Manager at FIA member Xtralis, discuss the FIA’s recent research into the challenge of detecting stratified smoke
An innovative dual camera system which can detect both road workers speeding through construction sites and road users who illegally drive through cones has been hailed a potential lifesaver
Every year several thousand construction workers are injured whilst working on building sites. The National House Building Council (NHBC) highlights the most frequently reported items of 2017 and how these can be avoided to keep workers safe
Remediation work carried out in the 1990s could now be considered outdated or even unsafe under current risk assessment procedures. Matthew Pannett and Neil Loesher of Ramboll examine the key risks and implications of dealing with these sites.
Experts in maintenance and refurbishment of commercial and public buildings, Horbury Property Services, has been successful in becoming an approved fire safety contractor on the procurement framework Re:allies
The Beast from the East storm has hit the UK hard causing hazardous conditions for construction workers and others outdoors, because of this, experts at Heat Traders have analysed data to find out how dangerous construction sites can be in the winter months
New guidance has been published on how to manage the possible health risks associated with nanomaterials in construction. It follows research sponsored by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) into how widespread their use is and the risks they might create. Professor Alistair Gibb and Dr Wendy Jones from Loughborough University, who led the research, look at the issues
Ian Streets of About Access discusses the design of doors and their role in accessibility and safety, something often overlooked.
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Civil engineering contractor BAM Nuttall is continuing to explore innovative construction site equipment and techniques with a trial of a dynamic hearing protection solution from health and safety technology company Eave
Barhale, one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, has developed an innovative, interactive and thought provoking mental health awareness course
