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A construction company has been fined £100,000 after a steel-fixer suffered life-changing injuries when a newly built blockwork wall collapsed.

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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.

Timberline DIY Limited fined after worker suffers life-changing injury

Timberline DIY Limited has been sentenced after an employee injured three of his fingers while cleaning a band re-saw.

Galliford Try & Costain fined £2.8m after worker loses three toes

Galliford Try and Costain have each received a £1.4m fine after a worker lost three toes in an accident on a water treatment job

Company fined after worker is injured during demolition work

A construction company has been fined after a worker was injured while demolishing a farm building

Servicing fire extinguishers

When servicing fire extinguishers, can you use generic parts or should you buy from the manufacturer? Here the FIA answers the question.

Construction worker in coma following fall from height at AECC

A construction worker is in an induced coma in hospital after a fall at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC)

Free seminars on the fire detection and alarm systems

The Fire Industry Association will be giving two free seminars on the topic of fire detection and alarm systems at the FIM Expo in October 2018

Barrett launches safety review following increase in site accidents

Property development company, Barratt Developments, has launched a safety review after accidents on its sites increased

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