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Cheshire construction company fined after worker falls through skylight

Cheshire-based construction company, Abbots Mead Limited, has been fined after a worker falls through skylight while carrying out repairs to a roof.

Two men sentenced after worker sustains fatal injuries after fall

Two men have received sentences after a worker has sustained fatal injuries after falling over five metres through fragile roof panels.

Balfour Beatty and Ford launch new suicide prevention campaign 

Balfour Beatty and Ford have teamed up to support the launch of a new 'Make it Visible' suicide prevention campaign, delivered in partnership with construction charity The Lighthouse Club.

Could community building be the answer to loneliness?

It’s mental health week for 2022! SWPA enjoy taking this time to take stock of the last year and see what we can do better for our team over the coming year.

Tilbury Douglas completes skydive for construction mental health awareness

Two members of Tilbury Douglas braved a charity skydive for construction mental health awareness, raising £1,230 for The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SamH).

Five steps to achieving a safety culture in construction

As construction activity continues to increase, it is vital that safety practices keep pace. Matthew King, safety and health manager for Burns & McDonnell explains how to achieve a positive health and safety culture in construction.

Re-flow co-founder & MD completes 400-mile charity run for PAPYRUS

Re-flow co-founder & managing director, Michael Saunders, has completed his 400-mile run to raise money for the prevention charity, PAPYRUS.

Roof fire breaks out at Deptford block of flats

The London Fire Brigade were called out to a roof fire at a block of flats on Creek Road in Deptford yesterday (26 April).

An end to the tenure lottery in mandatory electrical safety checks?

Electricity causes around half of the domestic fires in the UK, yet electrical safety regulations have, until recently, lagged behind those covering gas.

Henry Brothers awarded RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices

Henry Brothers have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for its health and safety practices while delivering the Sherwood Lodge project.

What are the legal implications of long-COVID in construction?

Employment lawyer, Rebecca Mahon, and Health and safety consultant, Mark Littlejohns, give their take on the legal implications of long-COVID in construction workplaces.

Contractor sentenced following unsafe excavation work in Denton

A principal contractor has been sentenced after it was discovered that he had supervised unsafe excavation work on a site in Denton.

Prioritising mental wellbeing in construction will save lives

Male construction workers suffer with mental health issues and so it is vitally important that mental wellbeing in construction is taken seriously.

How to safeguard construction worker’s mental health

Caring for our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health, but it can often go by the wayside when busy at work. In this article, Kelly Friel from Zoro explains how the industry can better safeguard construction worker's mental health to ensure happier and more productive workers.

Working with long covid in construction

Barry Stanton, head of employment at Boyes Turner explores the impact of working with long covid in the construction industry, where absences could compound the existing skills shortage.

Roofing company fined after young worker falls from height

Infiniti Roofing and Construction Ltd has been fined for breaches of safety regulations after a worker falls from height and sustained multiple injuries whilst working on a building at Havers Hill, Eastfield, Scarborough.

The importance of third-party certification

PBC Today interviewed Chris Miles, the business director of UL’s Built Environment Group, about the importance of third-party certification.

Construction site safety rules and regulations during wet weather

Construction site safety is of high importance, especially during inclement weather when wet conditions can cause a number of hazards. Here, Barry Eagle, managing director, GripClad, highlights a number of ways construction sites can be made safer.

PAS 24 and Secured by Design for Building Envelope explained

PBC Today interviewed Engineering Leader of UL’s Built Environment Group Mark Swanborough about PAS 24 and Secured by Design.

Tech boss runs 400 miles for construction suicide awareness

Michael Saunders, the co-founder and managing director of award-winning software company, Re-flow, prepares to undertake an ambitious fundraising effort for the suicide prevention charity, PAPYRUS, and to raise awareness for construction suicide.

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