Wacker Neuson dumper deployed to Sellafield
HIRE giant A-Plant has deployed its first six-tonne Dual View dumper from Wacker Neuson to Sellafield.
The swivel skip dumper has been designed to improve...
AI HFR cameras on telehandlers boost housebuilding site safety
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is utilising AI Human Form Recognition (HFR) cameras supplied by telehandler hire specialists UK Forks.
The developer has added AI HFR cameras to...
New utility detection system helps reveal underground assets
LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica DS4000, a utility detection system said to be capable of identifying underground assets up to 60% deeper than...
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...
Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis
LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology.
GKD Technologies has...
Construction workers urged to be ‘Covid-19 smart’ in their free time
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has repeated its 'urgent call' for Scotland's construction workers to be Covid-19 smart in their social lives.
The organisation is...
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...
Staying safe while working at height in poor weather
Matthew Bailey, divisional manager for inspection and certification at HCL Safety, explores what those working at height, and those responsible for their safety, need...
MPA Precast launches updated code of practice for safe stressing
A new edition of the Code of Practice for Safe Stressing of Prestressed Concrete Products has been developed by MPA Precast.
The aim is to...
Report highlights ‘notable’ decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment
NEW research has revealed a 'notable' decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents.
The findings are...
Electrocutions and electric shocks are largest cause of powered access fatalities and major incidents
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2026 has revealed that electrocutions and electric shocks were the top cause of fatalities and major incidents involving powered access...
IPAF launches new guidance pack on MEWP battery safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has announced the release of a new guidance pack focused on the safe use and maintenance of batteries...
AI-powered visual detection aims to improve site safety
LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution, powered by Presien.
The system detects nearby people or objects and alerts operators using sounds...
Nine Golds in a row for A-Plant
A-PLANT has received recognition from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the ninth year in a row.
The hire giant has scooped...
New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction workers
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has produced a new range of health and safety guidance documents to help steer workers through the phased return.
Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
No letting the guard down
A demolition specialist has purchased five JCB skid steer loaders due to their "unique" health and safety features.
Coleman & Company Ltd initially ordered a...
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...
Human detection system tipped to help eliminate false alerts
A new innovation has been tipped to make false alerts caused by object detection sensors a thing of the past.
Spillard Safety Systems will be...
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...
Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
Liebherr unveils new course to improve site safety
LIEBHERR Great Britain has set its sights on tackling the issue of on-site accidents by launching a new product familiarisation programme, which will see...
Xwatch launches ‘most advanced’ telematics and safety platform yet
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced the launch of its 'most advanced and fully integrated' telematics and safety platform to date.
Developed with mixed-fleet technology specialist...
Mabey Hire celebrates RIDDOR milestone
TEMPORARY works specialist Mabey Hire has revealed it has achieved one million man-hours without RIDDOR reportable incidents, as of January 2025.
RIDDOR stands for Reporting...
Government urged to step up mobile crane road safety
THE UK Secretary of State for Transport has been urged to review safety regulations of mobile cranes when they are driven on roads.
Unite, the...
Leica teams up with Xwatch to enhance site safety
LEICA Geosystems has announced an integration partnership with Xwatch Safety Solutions, designed to 'transform' site safety by interconnecting excavator height control and slew control...
Employers urged to act over HAVS
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has called on firms to review their procedures after reporting a massive 42% increase in the number of hand...
Advance introduces ‘groundbreaking’ safety measure for plant drivers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland is installing Alcolock devices to the company's plant vehicles, which prevent the vehicle from starting should a driver have any alcohol...
New HSE campaign targets good mental health in construction
CONSTRUCTION is one of five sectors to be targeted in a new campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at helping businesses...
IPAF issues safety warning over use of MEWPs to erect festive lights
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has highlighted the dangers of untrained people using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to erect and remove festive...
