IPAF publishes new guidance on avoiding contact with power lines

NEW guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) near power lines has been launched by...

IPAF launches new MEWP safety campaign

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a new safety campaign emphasising the importance of working safely to avoid falls when using Mobile...

SPOA issues best practice guide on bridge strike avoidance

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has published a best practice guide on bridge strike avoidance. The aim is to educate the plant industry, reduce...

Sunbelt Rentals in new telematics investment

SUNBELT Rentals UK has teamed up with ZTR to launch a new telematics programme. The access management software will be applied to all of Sunbelt’s...
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CITB confirms changes to managers and professionals test

THE CITB has announced a series of changes are being made to its Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals (MAP). The...

Aberdeen firm fined £535,000 after worker injured following crane collapse

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited has been fined £535,000 after a worker sustained 'life-changing injuries' following...

Speedy Hire recognised for health and safety commitment

SPEEDY Hire's health and safety credentials have been recognised with the President’s Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The accolade...

Unite urges HSE to release initial findings into fatal crane accident in London

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been urged to end its delay in publishing its initial findings into the cause of a fatal...

Drug and alcohol abuse among plant operators a ‘ticking timebomb’

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to call on the organisation to help tackle the 'major...

Silver lining for Scots firms at safety awards

  TWO Scottish-based plant firms have received Silver Awards by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for their commitment to health and safety. Motherwell manufacturer...

Miller invests in next generation of robotic automation

MILLER UK has 'significantly' bolstered its manufacturing capabilities through the upgrade of its suite of 'state-of-the-art' welding robots. The firm said the investment in the...
Good practice guide for the safe use of suction and vacuum excavators

Updated guidance published for safe use of suction and vacuum excavators

THE Suction and Vacuum Excavator (SAVE) special interest group, which is managed by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has released an updated good practice...

Spreading the news about machine safety

SPREADER plate and crane mat firm Outriggerpads has introduced a new calculator for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), designed to promote the safe...

Why communication breakthroughs will be crucial to a healthy post-pandemic sector

By Lesley McLeod, CEO of The Association for Project Safety, and Shachar Harari, chief business officer & head of Cardo Crew COMMUNICATION technology has always...

New campaign urges construction workers to use face masks properly

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging the sector's workforce to wear face coverings properly. The call follows the news that, as things stand,...

Scottish business runs first onsite trials of exoskeleton suits

THE UK’s first live trial to test the effectiveness of exoskeleton suits in a working factory environment is being run by Kenoteq – the...

Safety tech specialist launches recruitment drive after investing in new HQ

SPILLARD Safety Systems, which supplies equipment including cameras and human detection systems, has invested more than £200,000 into a new HQ in Four Ashes. The...
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Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer

SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...

CPA publishes guide on hydraulic pressurising tasks

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched a good practice guide around the safety of pressurising hydraulic systems using an external energy source for diagnostic...
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Spider crane specialist issues compliance warning

A spider crane specialist is warning the industry to prepare for a significant change in compliance. Jekko Cranes UK said major contractors are starting to...

Two-year smart detection trial on plant equipment hailed a success

FINNING UK & Ireland has teamed up with Flannery Plant Hire to trial a smart detection system capable of alerting operators if someone is too...
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Report highlights ‘worrying trend of complacency’ around pipeline safety

NEW research has revealed there were 268 incidents of workers putting themselves at risk by digging too close to a high-pressure oil, gas, or...
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New guidance released on Human Form Recognition Systems in construction

THE Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has launched a new publication in response to increased use of human form recognition systems (HFRS) in the...

‘Don’t Walk By’ campaign highlights workplace safety

A-PLANT has commissioned a new film aimed at highlighting the importance of challenging unsafe workplace practices. Ahead of the hire giant's annual Safety Week, A-Plant revealed...

New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction sector

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued expanded health and safety guidance as the sector begins its road back to work following the lockdown...
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Tips for Choosing the Correct Personal Protection Equipment

In work environments where hazards are plenty, it’s important that certain health and safety strategies are in place to protect workers.

Safety features help earn site dumper award win

JCB is celebrating after the safety benefits of the manufacturer's smallest site dumper were honoured at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2021. The JCB 1T-2...

Glasgow hire firm nets top safety award

GAP will be presented with a top award for health and safety at a ceremony in Glasgow in September. The hire specialist has achieved Gold...

Travis Perkins launches new plant safety handover videos

TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced it is preparing to refresh its plant safety handover videos. The move is being done to support the introduction of...

Working group to focus on improving digger and dumper safety

A new working group has been established with the aim of improving the safety of digger and dumper operations. Hire Association Europe (HAE) has joined...