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.
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.
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.
More than 6.5 million people could still be living in dangerous homes by the end of next parliament, despite manifesto pledges to tackle the poor quality housing, say Safe Homes Now campaigners.
With suicide so prevalent across the construction industry, what can we do to prevent it? Sarah Meek, managing director of charity Mates in Mind, discusses the importance of focusing on prevention rather than crisis management and how we can start those crucial conversations around mental health in construction.
1.5m construction workers in the UK have worked in a dangerous environment whilst suffering from poor mental health, with nearly 700,000 suffering injuries because of it.
New research from the Centre for Ageing Better has found that the NHS could save nearly £600m annually by fixing dangerous homes where the head of the household is aged 55 or older.
Experts and companies from various industries discussed challenges, benefits, and innovative solutions in worker safety at the recent Health & Safety Event, held at the NEC in Birmingham from Tuesday 29th April to Thursday 1st May.
Episode 8 of Re-flow: The Conversation features Mark Haysman (managing director) and Jamie Lange (operations and fleet manager) of TMO Highways, discussing mental health, suicide prevention and employee wellbeing.
Storms, icy weather, floods and extreme heat caused significant disruption according construction workers surveyed ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Dominic Ashley-Timms, CEO of performance consultancy Notion, examines how those managing work sites can foster an improved culture of safety in construction and motivation to improve efficiency and attract the next generation.
The British Occupational Hygiene Society has warned that "education, proper workplace controls and awareness" will be more effective at saving lives than a ban on engineered stone.
