The Federation of Master Builders is encouraging construction workers to prepare for warmer weather as temperatures are set to reach nearly 30°C in parts of the UK. 

Construction workers in Sizewell and the surrounding area can access a range of inclusive PPE following the launch of a new showroom

Ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Chris Gearren of Groundforce Training Services looks at how to reduce worker risk during excavation work.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has warned that external panic or emergency exit door sets are being supplied to the construction market without the necessary third-party certification.

A shortage of construction skills as well as a lack of health and safety professionals could be a lethal combination for the industry

The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Alex Minett looks at how construction project managers can implement continuous improvement in health and safety on site.

Construction companies have been warned about using guidance generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to comply with lifting and work equipment regulations.

Farrans Sacyr, a partnership of CIOB chartered company Farrans, has reached 1m hours without a health and safety incident on the main works of the Belfast Grand Central Station project.

Mark Keily, chair of IPAF’s International Safety Committee, explores the latest safety trends and explains why accident reporting has never been more important.

Having served as an air traffic controller in the RAF for 12 years, Sam Stevens is no stranger to breaking down barriers in a male-dominated industry

Alex Minett from the Considerate Constructors Scheme explains how to ensure welfare facilities are suitable, hygienic, and well-maintained.

A South Wales renovation company has been £40,000 and ordered to pay almost £6,000 in costs after defying enforcement notices from the HSE.

Construction professionals must keep up to date with the hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, a building safety organisation has cautioned.

A train derailment in Surrey last year was caused by maintenance workers leaving a redundant rail across the tracks.

Network Rail has been fined £3.75m and ordered to pay costs of £175,000 after the deaths of two track workers in 2019.

Call for feedback on draft standard that aims to improve the provision of PPE across all sectors, including the built environment

Winter is here, but sun damage is still a risk – and those working outside should be taking precautions to protect themselves

A new book by CIOB fellow and ambassador Professor Michael Parrett, a distinguished expert in building pathology, is now available.