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...
Plant body calls for action to tackle ‘widespread problem’ of drug and alcohol misuse
TRADE body the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has called for tougher action within the industry to tackle drug and alcohol misuse amongst plant...
SP Energy Networks teams up with The Digger Girl to deliver crucial message
SP Energy Networks has joined forces with The Digger Girl to share crucial safety tips on avoiding electrical hazards when operating machinery.
The collaboration with...
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...
Hire firm looks to set Gold standard in safety
GAP Hire Solutions has revealed the firm's health and safety performance has resulted in a RoSPA Gold Award for the second year in succession.
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...
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)...
Family business puts safety first with Xwatch investment
RIDGWAY Rentals has invested in Xwatch Safety Solutions to boost the safety and flexibility of its national hire fleet.
The family-run business has fitted two...
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...
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...
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...
Hire firm puts safety first with with new Hyundai HX300AL
DA Johnstone Plant Hire has added a 30-tonne Hyundai HX300AL to its fleet.
The family-run business, based in Morpeth in Northumberland, supplies machinery for highways,...
Firm is boxing clever with new handrail innovation
EQUIPMENT protection specialist Digger Guard has announced it has developed a lightweight polymer handrail system, which will launch at Hillhead 2022.
The new ‘boxing ring’...
New plant theft resource in the pipeline
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said it is looking forward to the formation of a new national police resource to help combat plant theft.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Finning honoured for health and safety achievements
FINNING UK & Ireland has secured a RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) engineering services sector award for its health and safety...
Balfour Beatty fined after excavator fatality in Aberdeen
BALFOUR Beatty has been fined £600,000 after a worker was killed when he was struck by a wheeled excavator at the Third Don Crossing...
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...
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...
Hire firm’s safety credentials recognised for eighth year in a row
A-PLANT has been awarded Gold at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for the eighth consecutive year.
The...
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...
Company fined after worker hit by concrete beam
CONSTRUCTION company M&J Ballantyne has been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a concrete beam that fell from a...
A suit that’s tailored for construction sites
An exoskeleton suit could revolutionise the construction industry in America when it is released next year, and its developers ‘absolutely’ expect the technology to reach Europe.
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...
Telehandler hazards: tackling blind spots in mobile plant
Telehandlers are powerful machines that offer invaluable service to industries across the world, from construction and agriculture to logistics, mines and quarries. Here, Emily...
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...
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...
