The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has published the latest edition of its Working Platform Certificate (WPC/4e).

Alana Paterson, chair of the IPAF International Safety Committee and head of health, safety and environment at Taylor Woodrow, discusses the importance of empowering the workforce to call out safety risks in powered access.

Sharing best practice is not enough – more honesty is needed when things go wrong.

Nationwide Platforms has launched SkySiren PCS for scissor lifts – a secondary guarding system designed to reduce the risk of entrapment for operators.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is warning against the misuse of transport platforms outside European standards.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its annual global safety report.

AtkinsRéalis has introduced inclusive head protection for its workforce, allowing wearers to make adjustments to accommodate different hair types and some religious headwear.

Robots can make construction sites more efficient and safer, and help with labour shortages. That was the claim from Okibo COO and co-founder Nadav Shuruk at the launch of its…

IPAF has launched its 2025 safety campaign to help reduce injuries and fatalities across the powered access sector

A free training programme designed to help SME builders successfully adopt technology has been launched.

Falls from the platform rank among the top causes of death and major injury in powered access

Paul Woodhams is McLaren’s first building safety and refurbishment managing director. He talks to CM about competency and supply chain challenges.

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

Ben Hirst, director and founder of Horizon Platforms, recently delivered a thought-provoking presentation that is at the heart of IPAF’s safety campaign

Contractor has adopted sustainable and inclusive PPE that aligns with its “ethos and business goals”

Construction site escape routes and emergency exits should be regularly reviewed – and using AI-based software to do this saves times and could save lives, says Karl Dooner, CEO of Proicere.

CIOB member Dr Marshel Rozario has published a book that challenges the workplace approach to safety.

A new competence framework for site supervisors will raise standards, ensure compliance and foster safer construction practices, writes Kris Zakrzewski MCIOB.