News Time running out to register high-rise buildings, HSE warns Time is running out for high-rise residential buildings to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has warned.
News Teesside blast: no manslaughter charges, HSE to continue investigation The HSE will lead the criminal investigation into two deaths at the Teesworks site in 2019 after the safety watchdog and Cleveland Police did not find enough evidence to pursue gross or corporate manslaughter charges.
People Are you protecting your employees’ eye health? To coincide with National Eye Health Week, construction employers are encouraged to assess their eye protection measures to ensure they are adequately safeguarding their workforce
News Construction companies fined £120,000 after 160kg pipes fall on worker Two construction companies have been fined a combined total of £120,000 after a groundworker suffered horrific injuries when heavy drainage pipes fell on top of him.
People Upgraded exoskeleton launched for diverse bodies Hilti has launched an improved version of its wearable EXO-O1 skeleton, the EXO-S
News Construction firm fined after worker suffers horrific fall injuries A construction business has been fined £16,000 after a worker suffered critical injuries when he fell 10m through the roof of an industrial unit.
Technical Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): key questions answered What is RAAC and what should you do if it’s present in your building?
News Contractor fails to attend asbestos court hearing, found guilty in absence Warrington company Esskay Construction Ltd has been fined £90,000 after exposing people to asbestos during a renovation project in the Hanley area of Stoke-on-Trent.
Legal Building safety: what’s in the latest legislation and what’s next? Simon Lewis examines the key points from the latest batch of building safety legislation and looks at what construction professionals should prepare for next.
News Construction company fined after worker fractures skull A construction company has been fined £12,000 after a bricklayer fell through a stairwell opening and fractured his skull.
People National Grid backs ‘inclusive’ approach to wellbeing in construction Research shows 24/7 wellbeing facility helped to improve construction workers’ mental health and wellbeing
People Employment law changes could be ‘detrimental’ to workers’ wellbeing, says CIOB The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has raised concerns over the government’s proposed changes to the Working Time Regulations. The Working Time Regulations impose different limitations on the hours…
News Tata Steel fined £120,000 after worker suffers permanent brain damage Tata Steel UK has been fined £120,000 after a worker suffered serious head injuries when he was hit in the face with a scaffold pole.
People #PPEthatfits: views from the industry Construction professionals share their experiences of inadequate PPE
Video Video | #PPEthatfits: ‘This is not about aesthetics’ Helen Gawor, director of strategy and innovation, speaks about why having adequate PPE is not just an issue about aesthetics of comfort: it’s foremost about safety and compliance.
News #PPEthatfits: construction professionals share their experiences Here is a round-up of some of the comments that readers have shared to date on CM, CIOB People and social media on the #PPEthatfits campaign.
People Why health and safety should be a value, not a priority Aaron Hennessy, director at Douglas OHI and chair of the CIOB Oman hub, on why the construction industry needs to bring health and safety “back to basics”
News Construction deaths increase by more than 50% in a year The construction sector recorded 45 fatal injuries during the last year, up from 29 the previous year total, the latest HSE data shows.
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