Health & Safety News

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.

Peter Kay, Olivia Rodrigo and US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie have all cancelled gigs after power and safety issues at BAM's £365m Co-op Live Arena.

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.

Amberley Homes, a construction company in Kent, has been fined £25,000 after a sub-contractor fell from an unguarded scaffolding opening.

Morgan Sindall has improved nuclear site safety following a crane incident at the Devonshire Dock Hall nuclear site at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

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.

An unexpected flare from a gas gun caused a roofer to stumble and fall, suffering multiple fractures in his legs.

With National Apprenticeship Week running from 5 to 11 February, it is important to remember that today’s apprentices are tomorrow’s workforce and business owners. Sarah Meek, managing director at Mates in Mind, says it is vital to arm apprentices with not only technical skills but also the ability to spot, and talk about, the signs of poor mental wellbeing in themselves and others.

New figures indicate that along with depression and anxiety, stress now accounts for almost half (49%) of all cases of work-related ill health. Alex Minett, head of global new markets at Veriforce CHAS, considers how organisations can recognise and tackle workplace stress.

Neglecting mental health awareness in construction can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, substance abuse, and, tragically, suicide. Will Temperley, Fortis Foundations, explores how to recognise signs, provide support, and create a healthier work environment.

As a sharp decline in temperatures marks the early days of 2024, here are some of the key considerations you must make when working in snow or cold conditions.

A variety of charities and helplines are available for those struggling with mental health, or construction managers seeking resources to better support their team.

As Blue Monday approaches, Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director of Seddon and trustee of Mates in Mind, brings attention to the underestimated challenges encountered by construction workers during the winter season.

By harnessing the power of IoT and automation, alongside the use of low power sensory devices and powerful network connectivity, monitoring the water outlet and sentinel temperatures within the pipes of water systems can be streamlined, offering benefits for health and safety, compliance and the bottom line. Gareth Mitchell, UK partner manager, Heliot, and Richard Braid, managing director, Cistermiser explain.

Nationwide Platforms, a powered access services and training provider, has been fined after a father-of-two was crushed to death in 2021.

Newport City Council was fined after Stephen Bell was killed during road repair works in 2019.

Australia has decided to ban engineered stone, a popular material used in bathroom and kitchen countertops, to prevent exposure to fine silica dust.

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