Sandvik marks new safety milestone
SANDVIK Mobile Crushers & Screens is marking a safety milestone after going 1,000 days without a lost time incident.
The manufacturer revealed its employees have...
Fall protection kit can limit risks
THERE were 144 work-related deaths in the last year, according to a recently published HSE report. The most common cause of death was a...
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...
CPA publishes updated guidance for plant workers during Covid-19 pandemic
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has published supplementary guidance for plant occupations following the introduction of version 3 of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC)...
Groundforce Shorco unveils latest evolution in trench sheet handling
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has marked the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the firm's trench sheet handling system by offering even greater versatility.
SheetMaster 2.0, with...
Engcon launches campaign to drive up sector safety standards
TILTROTATOR specialist Engcon has launched a new safety campaign aimed at helping to prevent workplace accidents via the use of smart technology.
'Dig Smart. Dig...
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...
Fatal fall from height leads to ladder warning
THE Ladder Association has reminded companies of the importance of training when working at heights following the tragic death of a roofing contractor.
Alan Beutner...
Can portable cabins support safer working in the Covid-19 era?
By Benjamin Rothwell, business development manager at Bunkabin
THE Covid-19 pandemic has created major challenges for the entire construction sector. Not only have supply chains...
Construction sector urged to keep following Covid-19 measures to avoid ‘winter of discontent’
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to help prevent another 'winter of discontent'.
The organisation...
Construction boom: supporting worksite safety
With UK construction in the UK going from strength to strength and 50,000 new homes being built this year, the economic outlook for the...
New technology is a bright idea for Atlas Copco
ATLAS Copco has developed a technology called SmartMast, which is said to maximise light tower safety.
The patented technology features in-built sensors which are capable...
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...
Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers
PRODUCTION is underway of JCB's new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety...
New guidance published for cranes operating near railways
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments.
The 58-page publication - entitled ‘Requirements for Lifting Equipment...
Xwatch celebrates major safety system milestone
XWATCH Safety Solutions is celebrating a major milestone after installing its 5,000th safety system.
The system, an SS1 (Simple Safe Solution) height restrictor, was installed...
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...
Dual view trucks ‘redefine’ safety on construction sites
WACKER Neuson has unveiled its new dual view trucks, which the manufacturer claims set new safety standards
The trucks, offering six to ten tonnes of payload,...
Powered access accident reports rise but fatality rate falls
NEW research from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has highlighted a rise in the number of accident reports, but a welcome drop in...
Demand for safer machines drives Hi-Viz dumper investment
A-PLANT has revealed that a growing demand for safer and more efficient machines is behind firm's new investment in a fleet of JCB Hi-Viz...
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...
Human factors hold the key to site safety
UNDERSTANDING interactions surrounding site banter could help measure human performance and contribute to a reduction in construction accidents, an expert in human factors and...
Record low deaths in British construction industry
LATEST Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual figures on work-related fatal injuries have revealed 30 deaths in the British construction industry this year.
The figure...
Wearable monitor aids distancing in the workplace
WORKSPACE, a division of Emtec Corporation, has launched a wearable social distance monitor to help keep workers safe.
The WorkSafe Safe Spacer, developed in conjunction...
Brigade Electronics honoured for vehicle safety partnership
BRIGADE Electronics has been named the Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year 2023 at the Logistics UK Awards for its work with international...
Trained fork truck operators lift safety standards and lower business costs
Improved forklift safety, lower running costs and reduced downtime are among the many benefits that lift truck operator training will bring to a business,...
New safety technology ‘ready to go’ in Scotland
A Scottish plant firm has sent out the message that safety technology being utilised in England is available and ready to go in Scotland.
“It’s about...
A-Plant training team honoured at powered access awards
A-Plant has won an international training award for the second time in five years.
The firm fought off competition from nominees in Brazil, China and The...
IPAF launches new safety campaign focused on MEWP overturns
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its latest global safety campaign, titled Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground!
This year’s campaign...
