HSE to inspect dust exposure risk at construction sites nationwide from Monday
This post was originally published on this site A significant number of the 3,500 occupational cancer deaths in the construction industry are caused by asbestos,…
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Mental health in construction remains a major concern
This post was originally published on this site According to a new study on mental health in construction, 82% of builders in the UK suffer…
London joinery firm hit with £20,000 fine for wood dust management negligence
This post was originally published on this site F&E Joinery Limited has been fined £20,000 for negligence in wood dust management, after finding several failings…
Working towards a zero harm legacy in engineering construction
This post was originally published on this site On the 20th anniversary of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, interim CEO of the…
Two companies sentenced after construction worker hospitalised by 124kg panel
This post was originally published on this site A failure to plan for the correct procedure of lifting structured insulated panels led to a construction…
Inadequate site safety measures led to the death of a 10-year-old boy
This post was originally published on this site A civil engineering contractor in Scotland has been fined £800,000 after a 10-year-old boy died following a…
Unlicensed company fined and director jailed after dangerous asbestos exposure
This post was originally published on this site An unlicensed asbestos removal company from Stockport has been fined £80k after its director was jailed last…
Firms punished after health and safety negligence leads to multiple deaths
This post was originally published on this site Two parties responsible for the deaths of two employees have been handed punishments by the courts for…
£47.5m has been provided for road safety improvements in England
This post was originally published on this site Road safety improvements will be made across 27 of the most high-risk roads in England as part…
Mental health in construction: Why we all need to talk about it
This post was originally published on this site Despite public and workplace attitudes towards mental health improving in recent years, there is still a long…