Health & Safety News

New guidance has been published on how to manage the possible health risks associated with nanomaterials in construction. It follows research sponsored by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) into how widespread their use is and the risks they might create. Professor Alistair Gibb and Dr Wendy Jones from Loughborough University, who led the research, look at the issues

Ian Streets of About Access discusses the design of doors and their role in accessibility and safety, something often overlooked. We’ve seen all sorts of...

Civil engineering contractor BAM Nuttall is continuing to explore innovative construction site equipment and techniques with a trial of a dynamic hearing protection solution from health and safety technology company Eave

Barhale, one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, has developed an innovative, interactive and thought provoking mental health awareness course

Lauren O’Connor of Zoro, a specialist tool and site safety retailer, takes a closer look at the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and examines some common misconceptions about working at height

The Stop. Make A Change campaign to highlight wellbeing and safety issues is set to expand across the whole construction industry this year after...

Building Safety Group (BSG), has reported a 16% rise in Excavation work breaches on construction sites

The use of asbestos has been banned since 1999 but many buildings predating the change still contain this potentially deadly material. Mick George Ltd, a specialist in all forms of asbestos management, is on the case with a new helpline to offer advice, support and solutions

The Fire Industry Association is evolving – and so is its training. Chief executive Ian Moore explains The whole world moves forward and change propels...

Kier has been handed a huge fine of £1.8m following a Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into the death of a road worker...

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched ‘Following Grenfell’, to look into the human rights and equality dimensions of the tragedy, and to determine if the State is fulfilling its duties under human rights and equality law

Asbestos can present many risks for builders, particularly in a fire. Here, Neil Munro of Acorn Analytical Services offers a guide on what to expect

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has warned there will be an increase in serious building fires unless the construction industry “starts to take fire safety more seriously”

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released a new operational safety guide entitled ‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’

The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 74% rise in ‘Traffic Management’ breaches on construction sites

Construction sites are some of the most dangerous working environments around, but when a site is correctly managed, there is nothing to worry about....

Following the launch of four brand new fire detection and alarm qualifications in designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm equipment...

A construction company and project manager based in London have been fined for repeatedly failing to manage and regulate multiple risks

Following the Grenfell Tower disaster, there have been widespread calls to retrofit fire sprinkler systems in social housing. BAFSA supports this principle – but Chief Executive Keith MacGillivray cautions against a rush to install systems that do not meet British Standards

Charles Pickles, Chief Technical Officer of Lucion Services, discusses how asbestos in schools can be managed safely