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...
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...
IPAF app marks quarter of a million downloads milestone
THE ePAL mobile app for operators of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and mast-climbing work platforms (MCWPs) from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)...
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...
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...
Workers must stay safe and cool during summer
WITH the hot summer weather upon us, it can be tempting for employees to stop wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), which often becomes uncomfortable...
You only get one set of ears, so look after them
Dominique Stone, lead audiologist at The Hearing Clinic UK, explains why hearing protection in construction cannot be overlooked
CONSTRUCTION can create an incredibly noisy working environment,...
Intelligent system looks to lift safety to new heights
GKD Technologies has launched the Series 2HS intelligent height and slew restrictor, specifically designed for the construction industry.
The firm highlighted that the Health and...
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.
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
MPA Precast launches updated code of practice for safe stressing
A new edition of the Code of Practice for Safe Stressing of Prestressed Concrete Products has been developed by MPA Precast.
The aim is to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Xwatch to launch new solution to boost road-rail vehicle safety
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced plans to officially launch the XW5-R at Rail Live 2025.
This is a new rail-specific version of the XW5 system,...
Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis
LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology.
GKD Technologies has...
Tips for Choosing the Correct Personal Protection Equipment
In work environments where hazards are plenty, it’s important that certain health and safety strategies are in place to protect workers.
3D collision safety solution set for Plantworx showcase
A 'game-changing' 3D collision safety solution integration is set to make its UK debut at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions...
Construction workers offered free support for sleep issues
TO mark World Sleep Day (March 18), the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is teaming up with Sleepstation to offer free access to support for...
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...
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...
Government urged to step up mobile crane road safety
THE UK Secretary of State for Transport has been urged to review safety regulations of mobile cranes when they are driven on roads.
Unite, the...
Speedy announces UK-wide defibrillator rollout
SPEEDY has teamed up with Aero Healthcare and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at all of the company’s...
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...
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...
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...
