A McCoy machine operator is still alive thanks to his colleagues’ quick thinking and the availability of an on-site defibrillator at the HMP Brinsford project site.

Esh Group has installed 55 defibrillators across its sites in the North East and Yorkshire.

The rate of construction workers suffering from work-related lung and musculoskeletal disorders is significantly higher than among workers from other industries, the latest HSE data shows.

Balfour Beatty said it has become the first tier one contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery across all of its UK operations. 

Morwenna Fellows’ PhD research uncovered the communication issues that arise on site where there is no shared first language. By Nicky Roger.

Wates Group has appointed Brian Long as its new group health, safety and wellbeing director.

In the 12-month period to September 2023 there were 707 fires in purpose-built high-rise (10 or more storeys) flats or maisonettes.

The Digital Construction Awards attracted 165 entries this year, 84 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the shortlisted entries for Digital Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

As the call for inclusive PPE gains momentum globally, Nyaisha Sullivan delves into the lessons that the UK can take from the United States on ensuring PPE inclusivity.

David Bucksley, health, safety and wellbeing director at Sir Robert McAlpine, tells CM how he became involved in this area and what are the greatest misconceptions around his work.

The HSE has issued a call to action to employers asking them to protect workers during periods of extreme hot weather this summer.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the risks associated with asbestos exposure among young workers.

Enforcement notices have been issued at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project following the death of a worker in a construction traffic accident on 13 November.

The government could scrap the UK’s Work at Height Regulations at the end of 2023 unless campaigners can convince ministers to retain them.

A construction company from Leicestershire has received a fine of £80,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries falling through a fragile roof.

Only a quarter (23%) of construction professionals think that they and their organisations are ready for the new Building Safety Bill currently passing through parliament.

Fit-out firm Lucas has become the official Clean Air Construction Partner of national lung charity Asthma + Lung UK.

Construction has taken time to understand the challenges of mental ill health but is finally ready for change, says Billy Hare.