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How can technology support the construction industry’s mental health crisis?

Operations lead at Southern Construction Framework, Kingsley Clarke, examines how the construction industry is using technology to challenge the mental health crisis.

SFS leads way on safety and innovation

As a company which entered the UK as the Victorian era was coming to an end, SFS has a considerable wealth of accumulated expertise in cladding systems as well as fixings, putting the company in an unrivalled position to help innovate and educate industry professionals in crucial subjects such as safety.

Safety failures lead to £881,000 fine for roofing company and business partner

Roofing company Mitie Tilley Roofing Limited has been fined £881,000 after two workers were seriously injured during two separate incidents.

Michigan Construction ordered to demolish building by the High Court

A high court judge has ruled that the developer, Michigan Construction, must demolish a six-storey building in Kettering due to serious concerns about building work.

RoSPA urges government to rethink HSE funding cuts

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging the Government to reconsider reductions in funding for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to stop falls from height.

Construction theft: How to step up security on site

With research from NFU Mutual showing almost nine in 10 tradespeople have been victims of construction theft, the insurer is offering advice on how to improve their security on-site.

Knuzden St Oswald’s School joins growing list of RAAC affected buildings

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy in Lancashire has become the next school to be affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

Sections of Scunthorpe General Hospital shut down due to RAAC

Parts of Scunthorpe General Hospital have been shut down following the discovery of dangerous RAAC concrete across the site.

Bellway sets aside £30m to resolve reinforced concrete frame defects in unnamed Greenwich building

Bellway made the defects disclosure in its 2023 year results this morning, saying there was an 'isolated design issue' with the building's reinforced concrete frame.

SCF report reveals best construction site safety interventions

Discover the the top construction site safety interventions in the latest report from the Southern Construction Framework (SCF).

Health and safety technology: Why human interaction is critical to success

Technology in construction holds many benefits, and health and safety technology is no different. However, human interaction, judgement and, crucially, leadership will be critical to success, says Phil Jones of William Martin.

Should safety training be a requirement for directors, managers and supervisors?

Promotion is a natural progression through a company, but what does it mean for safety training?

SFS Fall Protection Network to raise the bar on worker safety

Despite the huge progress which has been made in health and safety standards and practice across the UK construction industry over recent decades, falls from height continue to pose the biggest risk in terms of injury or worse.

Cumbrian construction company fined after man fell 10m through roof

Craig Dickson broke 'every bone in [his] face', hands and wrists after falling 10m through a roof onto a concrete floor.

HSE site inspections to focus on moving and handling materials

Around 42,000 construction workers suffer musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) which can cause years of agonising aches and pains, potentially caused by improper moving and handling of materials.

Over 100 schools told to evacuate due to RAAC concrete risk

The new warning on RAAC concrete from the DfE came one working day before most schools would resume after the summer break.

The SSIP scheme and UKAS accreditation: Promoting health and safety in construction

In order to promote greater mutual recognition amongst existing health and safety prequalification schemes, the SSIP scheme was established. This article explores how UKAS accreditation helps to ensure the credibility and reliability of the scheme.

£80k fine for classroom ceiling collapse that injured 15 children and teacher

Thurlow Educational Trust has been fined £80k after a classroom ceiling collapse at Rosemead Preparatory School in London injured 15 children and their teacher.

Five HS2 workers injured in Northolt lift shaft incident

Five HS2 workers have been injured and hospitalized in a lift shaft incident in Northolt, London.

Public asbestos exposure leads to £90k fine for construction company

Esskay Construction Ltd has received a £90,000 fine for public asbestos exposure during renovation works in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.

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