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Asbestos still putting workers at risk, say High Speed Training

A new report has highlighted that asbestos still poses a large risk, with insufficient training around it. Read more about the research here.

Inoperable smoke vents due to construction work a real concern

CROSS-UK have issued a red safety alert concerning inoperable smoke vents. Read more about the issue and its causes here.

New smart hard hat will detect impacts and falls

A new smart hard hat designed to improve construction workers safety has been launched. Learn more about the smart equipment here.

Why housing providers must prioritise healthy homes to meet the UK’s housing targets 

Ross Shenton, co-founder of Sano examines why it is crucial that healthy homes be a part of the plans to meet the UK's housing targets.

Passive fire protection: Out of sight, out of mind?

Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews the attitudes towards passive fire protection in public-facing buildings.

CIF construction safety campaign launches

The CIF construction safety campaign launches today, running health and safety events up to the 25th of October.

World Mental Health Day 2024: Why is poor mental health so prevalent in construction

As 2024's World Mental Health Day marks the theme of 'mental health in the workplace', PBC investigates mental health in construction.

Large AdBlue safety concerns exposed

The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) is reviewing the results of surveys into AdBlue safety concerns.

Inaugural MAD construction mental health summit set to boost sector wellbeing

MAD World and Mates in Mind have partnered up to host the inaugural MAD World Construction Summit on 17 October 2024, seeking to make health just as important as safety in the sector.

Veriforce CHAS launches ISO certification for construction

Veriforce CHAS has launched a UKAS-accredited ISO certification body for the construction industry: CHAS Certification.

Balfour Beatty fined by HSE after death of worker

Balfour Beatty are being fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a worker lost their life on the job and another worker was injured

Changing the narrative on suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

On 2024's World Suicide Prevention Day, the construction industry has rallied around changing the narrative on mental health.

UK’s first anti-mould supported housing project completed

Developer Blueprint has unveiled the UK's first anti-mould supported housing project, the first project of its kind in the UK to use infrared wallpaper technology.

Mates in Mind calls for a better construction sector for mental health

Mates in Mind, one of the leading UK mental health charities, has called for a raise in awareness that suicide can be prevented in the construction sector.

New study finds irregular schedules and long hours affect mental health of construction workers

A study published by Frontiers in Built Environment shows a correlation between long hours with construction mental health.

Calls renew for ban on artificial stone worktops

Scientists have urged the UK government to reconsider a ban on artificial stone worktops after a rise in cases of silicosis in workers after a short period of exposure.

Fire safety, sprinkler systems and alarming knowledge gaps

There are significant gaps in knowledge of sprinkler systems, writes Iain Cox, chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance.

Advancing safety in renewable energy: the critical role of BESS fire risk assessments 

As adoption of renewable energy grows at pace in UK construction, Annie Danskin, associate director at ITPEnergised, part of SLR, examines the role BESS fire risk assessments have to play.

Balfour Beatty introduce human recognition standards in projects

Balfour Beatty have started implementing human recognition technologies within various aspects of their projects

Fire safety myths vs facts : Why a sprinkler system is right for you

Residential Fire Protection Ltd explores the difference between some common fire safety myths and facts and how a sprinkler system can substantially reduce the risk of property damage and injury.

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