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Safety failings behind steel worker losing leg in crane incident

Poor crane maintenance and safety failings were blamed for an incident that led to a worker losing his leg below the knee

Construction equipment hire firm fined after a worker is killed

A Warwickshire-based construction equipment hire company has been prosecuted for safety failings following the death of an employee AGD Equipment, based in Warwickshire, has received...

Construction worker injury at Aberdeen development sees project halted

The fall of a construction worker saw work halted on a multimillion pound Morgan Sindall development in Aberdeen

Highways construction safety to be tested using virtual reality app

A new virtual reality app has been developed by 3D Repo to ensure highways construction safety and train users to avoid onsite accidents

Prison sentence for building boss after young worker receives serious burns

The director of a construction firm has received an eight month prison sentence after a worker suffered substantial burns to his legs and arms

Asbestos removal contractor fined for failing to protect staff

A firm has been fined after it failed to protect workers during asbestos removal work at separate projects

Fencing contractor prosecuted for safety failings after post hits worker

Suspended sentences have been handed to the two owners of a fencing contractor firm after a worker was injured by a falling post

Contractor fined nearly £5,000 for tampering with the water supply

A Liverpool contractor has been handed a fine for illegally tampering with the public water supply during the construction of an apartment block

Asbestos removal carried out by highly experienced professionals

Michael George, of Mick George Ltd outlines the scope of its new environmental division and the services offered by the firm to safely remove asbestos…

Safety failings lead to fines of more than £400,000 for three firms

A worker falling from height has led to three companies receiving fines of more than £400,000 after health and safety failings were found

Deadly skin cancer is a serious risk for builders, says new study

Working outside increases the chance of developing deadly skin cancer, with builders said to be in the group most at risk

Fire safety in the built environment requires cooperation to improve quality

ASFP COO Niall Rowan outlines the Association’s strategy to encourage collaborative working to improve fire safety in construction

Jail sentence for plant hire boss after mobile platform collapse

A plant hire boss has received a jail sentence for the death of a worker following a mobile platform collapse

Mezzanine installer fined after worker falls through lift shaft void

A firm has been fined after a worker fell through a lift shaft void onto a concrete floor while installing a mezzanine floor at a factory

Safety failings and poor planning over work at height put employee at risk

A housebuilder has been prosecuted following safety failings that led to a worker falling from scaffolding while constructing a timber-framed building

Meeting fire safety obligations

Shaun Doyle, of Ivorfire Safety outlines what firms need to do to meet their fire safety obligations

£2m fine for three contractors after a worker suffers serious leg injuries

Three contractors have been handed fines totalling more than £2m after a worker sustained serious leg injuries following health and safety failings

How to manage dust on construction sites

Dr Hugh Datson, Principal Environmental Scientist, DustScan Ltd discusses the necessary steps to mitigate and manage dust on construction sites

PUWER keeps workers safe while using equipment

Jess Penny, General Manager of Penny Hydraulics outlines the importance of the PUWER regulation and its role in maintaining worker safety

Safety breaches see two construction firms fined for basement project

Two construction firms have been fined following an inspection, which found serious safety failings on a double basement construction project
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