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...

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...

Doosan honoured for transparent bucket system

DOOSAN has announced that the firm's 'industry-first' transparent bucket system has won a top award in Europe. The latest honour is the ‘Coup de Coeur’...

Volvo launches ‘first of its kind’ collision mitigation system

VOLVO Construction Equipment has launched its Collision Mitigation System for the firm's wheel loaders. Described as an automatic braking feature that helps to reduce the...

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...

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...

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...

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 guidance aims to keep crane safety on track

NEW safety guidance has been produced concerning the operating of cranes beside railways. The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Crane Interest Group has launched the 29-page...

Comments sought on dumper safety guidance

A Good Practice Guide on the safe operation of dumpers has been introduced following a number of serious incidents. The document has been produced through the...
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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...
Wheel loader belonging to Stevens Equipment Rental

Safety first: SER invests in collision warning system

STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has announced it has become the first Finning UK & Ireland customer to purchase a Cat 972 wheel loader with...

New guide offers dumper safety advice

THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a good practice guide for the safe use of dumpers. The guidance stemmed from an industry...

Safety first: GKD teams up with Kobelco in Munich

GKD Technologies has installed a GKD 2RCi slew control system to one of Kobelco’s demonstration machines at bauma 2019. The 2RCi rated capacity indicator has...

Safety first for Hitachi

Hitachi excavators are boosting the safety credentials of the A6 dualling project in Northern Ireland.

IPAF publishes latest findings on MEWP safety

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released its latest report into Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) accidents.

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...

New safety guide launched for suction excavators

A good practice guide has been launched for the safe use of suction/vacuum excavators. Produced by the Suction and Vacuum Excavator (SAVE) special interest group, the...

Trimble SX10 added to GAP’s portfolio

GAP Survey & Safety Hire has announced the addition of the Trimble SX10 to its product fleet.

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...

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...

Pandemic presents ‘unique’ opportunity to focus on workplace mental health

MATES in Mind, a charity that provides information to employers on available support and guidance on mental health and wellbeing, has described the current...

GAP sets gold standard in fleet safety

GAP Group has won the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for Fleet Safety. The accolade was awarded in recognition of...

New guide advises plant operators on use of technology to improve safety

BRIGADE Electronics has unveiled a new plant operators guide to help improve efficiency and safety on sites. The free resource offers information on how operators...

Safety first approach pays off for Molson

MOLSON Group has revealed it has been awarded SafeContractor accreditation. The equipment dealer said the firm's "rapid growth" over the past year has seen...
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New tech ‘detects early warning signs of tinnitus’

NEW technology which claims to detect early warning signs of tinnitus for people working in high-risk environments, such as construction sites, has been developed...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...