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The importance of fire protection in the construction industry

It is clear stopping fire deaths and practising fire safety is high on the agenda, Ian King, chief operating officer at Zeroignition discusses more.

Construction firm and director fined £176,500 for unsafe asbestos removal

A construction company and its director have been fined over £170,000 after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos during demolition work.

Gas fitter prosecuted after pretending to be Gas Safe registered

A self-employed gas fitter has been jailed after he carried out unsafe gas work while falsely pretending to be Gas Safe registered.

Action needed to combat £646m musculoskeletal burden in construction

Industry leaders have called for action to tackle the huge burden of musculoskeletal disorders affecting people in the construction industry.

Engineering fabrication firm fined £22,000 after worker crushed

An engineering fabrication firm based in Warrington has been fined £22,000 after a worker suffered severe crush injuries when he was crushed by a metal frame.

Two firms fined after floor layer dies from toxic substance

A supplier and a flooring company have both been fined a combined £750,000 after the death of a floor layer in London.

Risky definitions when working at height

David Pojur, health and safety barrister at St John’s Buildings Chambers, comments on the risky definitions of roles when working at height, and the potential implications when corners are cut.

Concrete pumping company fined after death of worker

A concrete pumping contractor has been fined £15,000 following the death of concrete worker Garry Louis at a dockside apron-upgrade project on the Port of Felixstowe.

Football club fined after fatal fall through fragile roof

St Albans Football and Athletic Club has been fined £1,000 after a volunteer fell through a fragile roof and died as a result of his injuries.

Mental Health Awareness: Seddon marks one year of Jordan’s Conversation

Seddon hosted activities across its construction sites during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week to mark one year since the business launched its mental health initiative, Jordan’s Conversation.

British Safety Council: Outdoor workers must reduce air pollution

A recent White paper published by the British Safety Council looks at the impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers.

Housebuilding firm fined after worker struck by steel beam

A housebuilding company has been fined £60,000 after a sub-contracted worker suffered serious facial injuries when he was struck by a falling steel beam.

When demolitions go wrong

HSE looks at the learning points from incidents that have occurred during demolition following the Channel 5 documentary “When Demolitions Go Wrong”.

Contractors fined after worker suffers life changing injuries

Contractors Weiser Construction Ltd and Complete Cladding Systems Ltd have both received large fines for safety breaches after a worker fell from height and suffered life-changing injuries.

IOSH urges prevention-first approach to mental health

Four in five British workers won’t discuss mental health problems with their boss because they fear being stigmatised and judged incapable, IOSH urges business to develop a "prevention-first" approach .

Construction company fined £30,000 after work at height failings

A construction company based in Lincolnshire has been sentenced after an employee was seriously injured after a fall through a fragile roof.

Hudson Contract to promote Construction Industry Helpline

Hudson Contract is shining a light on the Construction Industry Helpline available to freelance tradespeople and their families suffering from mental health or financial problems.

A new framework for fire safety in construction

With fire safety at the top of the agenda, PBC Today talks to LHC head of repairs and maintenance Colin Scoines about the development of a new framework.

No time to lose in tackling exposure to asbestos

It’s 20 years since exposure to asbestos was banned in Britain, yet companies are still putting workers at risk by failing to manage it, says Craig Foyle.

GLAP fined £250,000 after wall collapses on man

GLAP has been fined for severe failings in safety management after an advertising hoarding collapsed onto a man in front of his wife and two children.

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