Don’t let HAVS take hold of tool operators
By Martin O’Boyle, technical compliance manager at VJ Technology, suppliers of fasteners, tools, fixings and associated products to the UK’s construction and civil engineering...
Edinburgh crane specialist is on a roll with new equipment
AN Edinburgh crane firm has completed a landmark installation of a roller brake tester for mobile cranes.
Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes said the equipment, manufactured...
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...
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 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...
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.
CPA launches new forward tipping dumper safety guidance
The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance for forward tipping dumper operators.
‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ is principally...
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...
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...
‘More needs to be done’ to prevent construction accidents
THE construction industry has been urged to 'work much harder' in the light of new Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, which revealed 40...
Xwatch’s 4000th system installation marks safety milestone
M&J Evans Construction recently celebrated the installation of the 4000th Xwatch safety system on a Cat 313 GC excavator.
The event took place at the...
Hammerglass and Cabcare announce strategic partnership
HAMMERGLASS and Cabcare Products Ltd have entered a strategic partnership with Cabcare becoming the official partner for Hammerglass in the UK.
The collaboration is said...
Report highlights ‘worrying trend of complacency’ around pipeline safety
NEW research has revealed there were 268 incidents of workers putting themselves at risk by digging too close to a high-pressure oil, gas, or...
SPOA issues best practice guide on bridge strike avoidance
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has published a best practice guide on bridge strike avoidance.
The aim is to educate the plant industry, reduce...
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...
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...
Drug and alcohol abuse among plant operators a ‘ticking timebomb’
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to call on the organisation to help tackle the 'major...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Fall protection kit can limit risks
THERE were 144 work-related deaths in the last year, according to a recently published HSE report. The most common cause of death was a...
Silver lining for Scots firms at safety awards
TWO Scottish-based plant firms have received Silver Awards by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for their commitment to health and safety.
Motherwell manufacturer...
Develon looks to raise site safety with intelligent technologies
DEVELON has announced that its Series 9 smart crawler excavators will now be equipped with advanced intelligent safety technologies designed to reduce accidents and...
Detection capability innovations to take centre stage at Futureworx 2022
ORGANISERS of Futureworx 2022 have revealed that a number of exhibitors will be showcasing new technologies designed to improve detection capabilities.
Advancements in sensors and...
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)...
IPAF publishes new guidance on avoiding contact with power lines
NEW guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) near power lines has been launched by...
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...
