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Contractor fined for safety failings after worker killed by falling tower crane

A contractor has been fined for safety failings after a worker was killed when a load fell from a tower crane…

Prosecutions for site manager and workman following safety failings

A site manager and workman have been prosecuted for safety failings after an employee was hit by a concrete skip…

Fine for construction firm after worker hit by HGV

Crest Nicholson Operations has been fined after a worker was run over by a HGV and sustained life-threatening injuries.

CDM15 – one year on

The introduction of CDM15 last year saw significant changes to the health and safety landscape. Now one year on, Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd outlines the challenges that remain.

Tesco fined £500k for missing pre-construction information

Major supermarket chain Tesco has been fined after an investigation revealed safety failing that lead to a workman falling from height Tesco Stores Ltd and Tesco Maintenance Ltd have been hit with a £500,000 fine for failing to conduct the necessary pre-construction paperwork on a job.

Fire safety on site

Are you the appointed ‘Responsible Person’ for fire safety? BAFE outline how to ensure you implement strong measures to reduce the risk of fire on your site.

The National CDM and Student Designer Awards

Jody Kennedy of Construction Safety UK takes time to talk with APS about why CSUK chooses to be the headline sponsor of our National...

£2.2m fine for fatal platform fall

A firm has been fined a whopping £2.2m after a worker fell from a platform and was killed Decco Ltd has been fined £2.2m for safety failings that led to the death of an employee.

Personal monitoring for asbestos exposure during licensed work with asbestos

Darren Evans, Technical Director, Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd talks about the importance of personal monitoring to ensure compliance with asbestos regulation.

Fine for flooring company after safety failings

A flooring company has received a fine for failing to ensure health and safety after a worker was injured onsite.

Hidden cost of poor health and safety that cripples British builders

HBXL warns those embarking on any building project to be extra stringent with their site health and safety or risk the wrath of the law.

Firm fined £500k for safety breaches

A construction firm has been fined £500,000 for breaching health and safety regulations for working at height.

Unsafe working conditions put construction workers at risk

A new report has revealed 87 per cent of construction workers think their building site is a health and safety hazard.

Laing O’Rourke to focus on fatal risks

Laing O’Rourke has revealed it will roll out a new company mission to move away from the culture of controlling all risks towards a focus on fatal risks.

Injured workman rescued by crane

A firm has been sentenced for safety failings after a crane had to be used to rescue a workman who fell into a lift pit.

Timber firm fined for safety offences

A South Wales-based firm has been fined £100,000 for safety failings at a timber framed construction site… An unexpected health and safety inspection has led...

FIA releases new course on fire safety signs and notices

The FIA has developed a new course aimed at helping the industry to understand fire safety signs and notices… A new course aimed at raising...

Online awareness course for asbestos launched

UKasl has launched a new online asbestos awareness course, aimed at the construction and refurbishment industries… The first UK online course dedicated to asbestos awareness...

Crane hire firm loses licence for falsifying records

Baldwins Crane Hire has lost its vehicle licences after it was found drivers had falsified their records… Four directors have been disqualified after drivers at...

£50k fine for worker injury

A Northumberland-based firm has been fined £50,000 after a worker fractured a vertebra and sustained a head injury… Northumberland-based firm Oakland Homes (North East) has...

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