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Nearly 70% of UK construction companies putting the safety of their workers at risk

|Date: October 23, 2019

Nearly 70% of UK construction companies putting the safety of their workers at risk

UK construction companies are putting the future of their organisation and the safety of their staff at r ...

UK construction companies are putting the future of their organisation and the safety of their staff at risk, after a new study has found that 67% of 2,000 construction firms admit that they would fai ...

October 23, 2019
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Construction drivers exposed to significant levels of harmful black carbon from diesel emissions

|Date: October 02, 2019

Construction drivers exposed to significant levels of harmful black carbon from diesel emissions

The lives of professional drivers working in congested cities such as London are being put at risk, with ...

The lives of professional drivers working in congested cities such as London are being put at risk, with some drivers exposed to black carbon levels that are on average a third higher than would be ex ...

October 02, 2019
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Research shows construction megaprojects can improve workers’ knowledge of occupational health risks

|Date: August 14, 2019

Research shows construction megaprojects can improve workers’ knowledge of occupational health risks

Major construction projects can play a critical role in improving workers’ understanding of health risks ...

Major construction projects can play a critical role in improving workers’ understanding of health risks and championing ‘universally high standards’ across the industry, new research suggests. A thre ...

August 14, 2019
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Fall protection training | Why it should be taken seriously

|Date: July 05, 2019

Fall protection training | Why it should be taken seriously

For those working at height, providing suitable fall protection equipment is just the start. Operatives m ...

For those working at height, providing suitable fall protection equipment is just the start. Operatives must be fully conversant with the risks present, be able to help ensure safe working practices, ...

July 05, 2019
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Arco warns of increasing occupational skin cancer risks

|Date: June 26, 2019

Arco warns of increasing occupational skin cancer risks

Nick Foort, Technical Skin Specialist at the UK’s leading safety company Arco, discusses the risk of skin ...

Nick Foort, Technical Skin Specialist at the UK’s leading safety company Arco, discusses the risk of skin cancer facing outdoor workers and the responsibility employers have to ensure sun protection. ...

June 26, 2019
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How technology can combat hazardous waste in construction

|Date: March 01, 2019

How technology can combat hazardous waste in construction

The team at Patrick Parsons summarises how technology can help combat hazardous waste in the construction ...

The team at Patrick Parsons summarises how technology can help combat hazardous waste in the construction industry. The construction industry has never been more lucrative for potential investors and ...

March 01, 2019
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Building Safety Group reports 33% increase in Hand Arm Vibration breaches on construction sites

|Date: February 27, 2019

Building Safety Group reports 33% increase in Hand Arm Vibration breaches on construction sites

BSG (Building Safety Group), the UK’s largest construction safety group, has reported a 33% year on year ...

BSG (Building Safety Group), the UK’s largest construction safety group, has reported a 33% year on year rise in the number of ‘Hand Arm Vibration’ breaches recorded on construction sites. The increas ...

February 27, 2019
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The importance of maintaining powered access platforms to reduce injuries

|Date: February 14, 2019

The importance of maintaining powered access platforms to reduce injuries

According to a report compiled by HSE, falls from a height were the most common cause of fatal accidents ...

According to a report compiled by HSE, falls from a height were the most common cause of fatal accidents for workers in 2017/18, with construction being the main industry in which fatal injuries occur ...

February 14, 2019
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How to create a robust fall protection regime

|Date: February 08, 2019

How to create a robust fall protection regime

The quality installation and regular servicing of fall protection equipment is just as important as speci ...

The quality installation and regular servicing of fall protection equipment is just as important as specifying the right equipment in the first place, says Stuart Pierpoint, UK Sales Manager for HCL. ...

February 08, 2019
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Molson Group awarded SafeContractor accreditation

|Date: February 06, 2019

Molson Group awarded SafeContractor accreditation

The UK’s largest independent equipment dealer Molson Group has been awarded SafeContractor accreditation. ...

The UK’s largest independent equipment dealer Molson Group has been awarded SafeContractor accreditation. With sites across the UK, Molson Group has had a year of rapid growth throughout 2018 and into ...

February 06, 2019
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Bradley Demolition install the latest in on board dust suppression

Garic donates over £10,000 to Bolton RSPCA

Additional £11m BGF investment in Molson

S&R Construction and Takeuchi’s house rules

Special Report | Bomag Innovation Days

Rothen Group | Waterway winter works across the UK

UK powered access hire market worth nearly £500m in 2018

MV Commercial’s speedy service helps RTB roofing supplies build new business

Six new entrants to the top 10 in the contractor league table

Scotland growing territory for leading site machinery business

Nearly 70% of UK construction companies putting the safety of their workers at risk

Nearly 70% of UK construction companies putting the safety of their workers at risk

Construction drivers exposed to significant levels of harmful black carbon from diesel emissions

Construction drivers exposed to significant levels of harmful black carbon from diesel emissions

Research shows construction megaprojects can improve workers’ knowledge of occupational health risks

Research shows construction megaprojects can improve workers’ knowledge of occupational health risks

Fall protection training | Why it should be taken seriously

Fall protection training | Why it should be taken seriously

Arco warns of increasing occupational skin cancer risks

Arco warns of increasing occupational skin cancer risks

How technology can combat hazardous waste in construction

How technology can combat hazardous waste in construction

Building Safety Group reports 33% increase in Hand Arm Vibration breaches on construction sites

Building Safety Group reports 33% increase in Hand Arm Vibration breaches on construction sites

The importance of maintaining powered access platforms to reduce injuries

The importance of maintaining powered access platforms to reduce injuries

How to create a robust fall protection regime

How to create a robust fall protection regime

Molson Group awarded SafeContractor accreditation

Molson Group awarded SafeContractor accreditation