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.
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...
Updated guidance published for safe use of suction and vacuum excavators
THE Suction and Vacuum Excavator (SAVE) special interest group, which is managed by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has released an updated good practice...
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...
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,...
Finning donates defibrillators to worthy causes
FINNING has donated 23 defibrillators to charities and organisations chosen by its staff as it renewed its current provision.
With a lifespan of two to...
‘Urgent’ alert issued following rise in traffic management breaches across UK sites
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has issued an 'urgent' alert following the identification of a 21% rise in traffic management breaches across UK construction...
Summit Platforms achieves double accreditation success
ACCESS platform and telehandler hire specialist Summit Platforms has announced it has achieved two international standards - ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO...
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...
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...
New study to explore worker fatigue within construction sector
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new survey to explore the issue of worker fatigue within the industry.
CCS said worker fatigue is...
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...
AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators
BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market.
The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...
IPAF earns award recognition for annual safety report
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has been recognised at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, winning Publication of the Year for its Global...
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...
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...
IPAF launches new MEWP spotter training course
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new eLearning MEWP Spotter Training Course, designed for anyone who assists a mobile elevating work...
Trimble SX10 added to GAP’s portfolio
GAP Survey & Safety Hire has announced the addition of the Trimble SX10 to its product fleet.
‘New and improved’ exoskeleton tipped to help prevent construction-related injuries
HILTI has announced the launch of a 'new and improved' version of its wearable EXO-O1 skeleton, the EXO-S, which offers relief for above shoulder...
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...
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...
SPOA to take key role in bridge strike avoidance guidance
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to spearhead the production of 'much needed' industry guidance on bridge strike avoidance in the...
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...
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...
SANY puts safety first with enhanced cab designs and EVI innovation
SANY has announced the launch of enhanced cab designs and its integrated EVI (Equipment Visibility Intelligence) system across its range of excavators and telehandlers.
The...
Sunbelt Rentals helps highlight safety challenges faced by different road users
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland worked alongside the City of London Police to deliver a road safety initiative designed to improve understanding between cyclists...
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...
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...
Innovative robot helps to keep security rolling
FROM being robbed 13 times to selling fruit smoothies outside of their university, the story of how two entrepreneurs from the same Zimbabwean school...
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...
