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Mears’ beard ban causes stir after the decision is criticised by union Unite

Mears Group has enacted a beard ban to improve the health and safety of their workers, but is the decision right?

When should you review your fire risk assessment?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places the responsibility on building owners, employers and occupiers to regularly assess the fire safety procedures in...

New Mobile Elevating Work Platform safety guidance published

A range of experts have come together to develop new guidance for those managing or supervising Mobile Elevating Work Platform safety

Fire industry survey suggests a period of relative stability in the market

While there have been a raft of changes in both politics and the economy, the latest fire industry survey reveals the sector has remained stable

Safety concerns raised about Norfolk construction site prior to deaths

A hearing at the Old Bailey has revealed how safety concerns were brought up on the same day four workers were crushed to death

Fire detection qualifications will be officially launched at FIREX

A series of new fire detection qualifications aimed at specific roles in the sector will launch in June at the FIREX event

Crane hire company fined for failing to implement work at height measures

Failure to put precautions in place to protect workers from falling has led to a fine for a major crane hire company Crane hire company...

Company directors jailed and fined for manslaughter following the death of a worker

The death of a worker after falling through a warehouse roof has seen three company directors jailed and fined for health and safety breaches

Prosecution for building firm after ground worker trapped by excavation collapse

A lack of health and safety measures leads to the prosecution of a building firm after an excavation collapsed on a worker

Health and safety sentencing changes sees construction fines double

Changes to health and safety sentencing guidelines sees the total amount of fines paid out by construction firms double in the past year

Jail sentence for construction boss found guilty of woman’s death

A construction boss has received a jail sentence for gross negligence after a woman was crushed to death by a stack of unglazed window frames

Fire detection and alarm qualifications revealed by FIA

Four new qualifications for the fire detection and alarm sector have been unveiled by the Fire Industry Association

The number of health and safety inspectors has fallen in the last decade

A freedom of information request has uncovered there has been a 25 per cent reduction in the numbers of Health and safety inspectors

Fire-stopping products are commonly installed but remain misunderstood

Fire-stopping is the most commonly installed elements of passive fire protection systems. ASFP's Niall Rowan explains why correct installation is vital

Do we need qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems?

General Manager Martin Duggan considers what industry-wide qualifications in fire detection and alarm systems would look like following an FIA survey

Health and safety in construction is no joking matter

Failing to ensure health and safety in construction can have a detrimental impact on business and individuals, says the APS’ Chief Executive Lesley McLeod

Poor indoor air quality damages a building’s fabric and can be detrimental to health

The Drimaster-Eco range can improve poor indoor air quality in buildings. Here, Wendy Thomas, Residential Product Manager, Nuaire explains

False fire alarms cost businesses one billion a year causing disruption and loss of productivity

BAFE explains why it is vital to have a fit-for-purpose detection system installed to prevent false fire alarms and how this reduces costs in the long term

Managing asbestos: what are the legal duties clients must adhere to?

Chief Executive Steve Sadley explains the responsibilities clients have when managing asbestos and how ARCA's audit scheme provides reassurance

Demolition contractor fined for failing to check asbestos removal assessment

A fine has been handed to a demolition firm after failing to follow the asbestos removal assessment conducted on the building
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