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...

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...
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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.
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HSE appoints new Chief Executive

DR Richard Judge has been appointed chief executive of Britain’s workplace health and safety regulator. He will start at the Health and Safety Executive in...

Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer

By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...

Keltbray lights the way ahead

KELTBRAY Rail Plant has claimed to be the first company in the rail industry to install LED lights to all of its Road Rail Vehicles...

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...

Hire giant splashes out on more dual view dumpers

A-PLANT has decided to invest in more Wacker Neuson dual view dumpers. The hire firm said it is helping to improve site 'safety, sustainability and...
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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...

Construction Scotland updates Site Operating Guidance following Omicron emergence

CONSTRUCTION Scotland has reviewed and made several changes to its Site Operating Guidance designed to help companies comply with new regulations following the emergence...

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...

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...
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Industry hailed for new safe digging milestone

UK industry’s commitment to safe digging has been praised following a record number of searches in 2025 for underground pipes and cables. LSBUD, an online...
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Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines

XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week. Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...

A-Plant compliance officer shortlisted for international prize

A-PLANT compliance officer Jane Downey is in the frame for a major international award. Jane is one of 15 women from around the world shortlisted...

Safety guide published for apprentices returning to college

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe in Scotland's colleges...
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Reduced fatigue for operators

VIBY Attachment is trialling the inclusion of patented shock absorbing blocks on all direct mount wheeled loader buckets and Quickhitches supplied in the UK. The...
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Xwatch celebrates milestone system installation

XWATCH Safety Solutions has marked a milestone with the installation of its 6,000th system – fitted to a RIVARD EXVAC suction excavator operated by...

Road workers trial new wearable tech

AMEY highway engineers have been testing out new wearable technology, which has been designed to reduce risks to drivers and lone workers by detecting...

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...

Redeveloped MEWP operator course puts safety first

AN updated training course on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) has been launched to increase safety when working at height. RTITB has introduced the amended course, which...

Raising the safety bar in Edinburgh

THE Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, attracts massive crowds on an annual basis. Seating for spectators is provided by...

Hire specialist launches new staff safety initiative

SAFETY is at the heart of a new initiative launched by Glasgow-based GAP Hire Solutions. The firm said its new 'Think Safe' campaign has been...

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...

GAP Group reports ‘significant’ demand for Dual View dumpers

GAP Group has described its investment in 6t and 9t swivel Dual View dumpers as 'rapidly increasing' to help satisfy high utilisation levels from...
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Powered access provider reinforces life-saving commitment during Heart Month 2026

POWERED access specialist Nationwide Platforms is marking Heart Month 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives at work by ensuring defibrillators are available across...

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...

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 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...

Speedy Hire launches mobile defibrillator network

SPEEDY Hire has launched a new initiative which will see potentially life-saving defibrillators (AEDs) installed in the firm's engineer vans across the country. Starting...