A new product by leading rooflight manufacturer Xtralite will deliver huge benefits to the construction industry in terms of smoke ventilation and safety both in new build, retro-fit and restoration projects. Xtralite has developed an [read more…]
Speedy, the UK’s leading tools, equipment and plant hire services company, is launching a new safety campaign in the rail sector at the Rail Live in Warwickshire this week. The outdoor rail show, which takes place [read more…]
Working at height remains the most significant hazard on a building site according to a survey carried out by the Building Safety Group. The report was based on the findings of over 2,000 site inspections [read more…]
Leading international property and infrastructure group Lendlease has been recognised for its commitment to promoting mental health and workplace wellbeing in construction, receiving a silver award in Mind’s inaugural workplace wellbeing index. The silver award [read more…]
Construction site protection experts, VPS Site Security, have added a wireless emergency system (WES) early warning fire safety and evacuation network to their range of specialist rental products and services. The VPS FireAlert Wes+ (‘Wes [read more…]
The Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) has expressed concern at worrying new figures which reveal the high risk of suicide associated with certain key construction jobs, as it called for a more consistent approach [read more…]
BoSS, the market-leading brand for access solutions, has launched a new range of configured access equipment, designed to make working over obstacles easier and safer. Manufactured using high-grade construction aluminium, the BoSS End-Linked Tower is [read more…]
Gloves embedded with tiny sensors are being developed by Nottingham Trent University to help protect construction workers from exposure to vibration. Led by Professor Tilak Dias, of the School of Art & Design, the technology [read more…]
With the DHF initiative, ‘Gate Safety Week’, now well underway, the Tamworth-based trade association is urging the industry to be aware of its responsibilities in ensuring that all gates are safe for use. The appeal [read more…]
The British Safety Council welcomes the new HSE strategy focused on health and its importance in the workplace, which was launched yesterday (Thursday 15 December) by Penny Mordaunt, Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health. [read more…]
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