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Asthma campaigner calls for building ‘safe havens’

The mother of a young girl who died from an asthma attack linked to air pollution is to demand action from the building engineering sector and politicians at an industry conference in November.

MP Building fined £65,000 after carpenter falls from height

Hitchin-based construction company, MP Building, has been fined £65,000 after a carpenter fell from height.

Construction director jailed after employee killed by excavator

Robert Harvey, director of Front Row Builders Ltd has been sentenced after an employee, Nicholas Hall, was crushed to death by an excavator bucket The...

Ex-construction bosses to help mental wellbeing

Paul Holiday and Michael Henderson have set up The Human Excellence Project and the Global Swim Rise movement world-wide, to help people from all walks of life improve their mental wellbeing.

Building and maintenance firm fined after ripsaw injures worker

A building and maintenance company has been fined after an employee was injured while operating a ripsaw.

HAVS remains a hidden threat amongst UK workforce

There are 2 million workers at risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in the UK, and currently 300 thousand people suffering advanced stages.

RTPI launches planning and mental health training resource

A free online resource to help planners better understand the link between good planning and mental health has been launched by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

World Mental Health Day: Supporting construction workers

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has shared a story of how its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline can help those in need.

Is self-care the key to construction workers mental health challenges?

Yasuhiro Kotera, academic lead in counselling at the University of Derby Online Learning, explores the mental health challenges that construction workers face.

Cemex UK Operations fined £1m after worker died

Cemex UK Operations has been fined £1m after a worker suffered fatal injuries when he was struck on the body by a centering machine lifting mast.

Unite raises suspicions over deaths of four workers on Crossrail

Unite has urged the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to investigate serious health concerns at Crossrail’s Bond Street station following the death of four workers.

Building firm fined £20,000 after worker falls from height

Hamblett Building Services has been fined £20,000 after a worker fell through an unprotected skylight opening whilst working from height.

Celsa Manufacturing fined £1.8m after engineers died in explosion

Celsa Manufacturing (UK) Ltd has been fined £1.8m after two engineers died in an explosion at the Celsa Steelworks site in Cardiff.

Construction company fined £50k after trainee worker’s finger severed

Masher Brothers Limited has been fined £50,000 after a trainee worker suffered life-changing injuries when his hand was caught in a rip saw.

MIND YOUR HEAD campaign to launch at UKCW2019

The MIND YOUR HEAD campaign is set to launch with a unique “MATERIAL SUPPORT” exhibition at UK Construction Week 2019.

Gleeds launches Wellness Week to tackle poor mental health

Gleeds Property Network (GPN), the property and construction consultancy’s social and educational network, is to launch its own Wellness Week.

RICS publishes fire safety guide

RICS has published an impartial fire safety guide to highlight the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in keeping properties safe regardless of the type of home they live in.

Electrician handed suspended sentence for illegal gas work

A self-employed electrician has received a suspended sentence after carrying out work despite not being Gas Safe registered.

UKATA teams up with British Lung Foundation to ease asbestos dangers

UKATA has teamed up with BLF through its Mesothelioma Patron Scheme to raise awareness, fund research and support the victims of asbestos-related diseases.

Campaign to tackle worker fatigue in construction

The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has discovered that 75% of survey respondents believe that worker fatigue in construction is a serious issue.

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