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London construction vehicles could see left turn ban

In an effort to reduce the number of accidents and protect cyclists, construction trucks driving through the capital may be banned from taking left...

Industry body issues warning over counterfeit wiring guides

Electrical contractors have been warned to be aware of fake wiring guides being distributed… The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) has warned electrical contractors...

Insecure site leads to construction firm receiving fine

A construction company has been fined for failing to secure a development, which allowed a two-year old boy to access the site… The principal contractor...

Responsible person duty of care for fire protection

It is the responsibility of public and commercial property owners to ensure that fire protection is suitable to protect staff, clients and property...

Safety fears see housing developer banned from own site

Workers have been banned from taking vehicles on to a development site after residents raised concerns about safety… Richmond Homes has had access to a...

Housing firm prosecuted for breaching safety regulations

A South-West housing company has been brought to court after failing to adhere to safety rules... An investigation was launched by the Health and Safety...

Fine for timber manufacturer after worker loses fingers

A timber gate manufacturer in Daventry has been fined after an employee lost two fingers while using machinery... Main Line Timber Limited has been fined...

Health and safety paperwork causes fear, anxiety or irritation

Chair of the Health and Safety Executive said paperwork has become a bugbear for those undertaking risk assessments and does not fall in line...

Scaffolding firm fined after worker falls to his death

A scaffolding firm has been fined £40,000 after a worker fell six metres to his death in 2011... A Glasgow-based scaffolding firm has been fined...

Building contractor guilty of breaching safety practices

A building contractor from Spain has been sentenced over unsafe working practices seen at a Manchester site... Betcat International has been sentenced for failing to...

Welsh government must take the lead on asbestos in schools

Campaigners have called for the Welsh government to take a greater role in addressing the issue of asbestos in schools... Asbestos was widely used in...

Firm prosecuted for roof worker fall

A firm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for breaching regulations after a worker fell to his death... A Darwen firm has...

Scaffolding loading bays safety alert published

The Health and Safety Executive has published a new Safety Alert Bulletin for scaffolding loading bays... A new safety bulletin has been published by the...

Fine for construction companies after worker death

Fines have been issued to a construction company and a glazing contractor after an employee fell to his death... The death of a worker in...

Asbestos management firm wins Birmingham city contract

A Wolverhampton environmental specialist firm has won a major contract to provide asbestos management services for a Birmingham city centre project... Lucion Environmental will deliver...

CDM 2015: What’s new?

The HSE provide an outline of the CDM Regulations 2015 and how they should be interpreted to ensure compliance… On April 2nd, HSE published the...

Roofing firm prosecuted over worker death

A Yorkshire roofing firm has been found guilty of breaching health and safety regulations after a worker fell to his death... Watershed (Roofing) Ltd and...

Brick manufacturer fined after employee seriously injured

A brick manufacturer has received a significant fine after a 45-year old worker sustained serious injuries... A case has been brought against a manufacturer of...

Digital land use planning information service launched

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a new digital service aimed at making it easier for developers to access land use planning information...

Builder charged after carrying out dangerous gas work

A Suffolk builder has received a substantial fine after being found guilty of undertaking dangerous gas work at a residence... David Liptrott, Stonham, Suffolk, has...

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