New HSE campaign targets good mental health in construction
CONSTRUCTION is one of five sectors to be targeted in a new campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at helping businesses...
All round technology-based safety features for excavators
Safety is one of the most talked about topics today. Almost every phone call, skype or email is signed off with the words, stay...
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 technology is a bright idea for Atlas Copco
ATLAS Copco has developed a technology called SmartMast, which is said to maximise light tower safety.
The patented technology features in-built sensors which are capable...
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...
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...
CPA publishes guide on hydraulic pressurising tasks
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched a good practice guide around the safety of pressurising hydraulic systems using an external energy source for diagnostic...
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...
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...
VR training tool shortlisted for top innovation award
HIRE Association Europe (HAE) is in contention for an award at the Business Innovation Awards 2019 for V-Hire, the virtual reality (VR) training tool...
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...
Develon smart safety features put to the test in French field demo
DEVELON has announced it has conducted a successful field demonstration of the new DX230LC-9 23-tonne crawler excavator and its smart safety technologies, including the...
IPAF launches new MEWP safety campaign
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a new safety campaign emphasising the importance of working safely to avoid falls when using Mobile...
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...
Sunbelt Rentals adds safety and communications business to portfolio
SUNBELT Rentals has introduced a new safety and communications business to provide equipment such as confined space access systems, breathing apparatus, gas detection devices...
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...
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...
Relaxation of Covid restrictions sees CICV Forum release new health and safety video
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has released a new video to keep workers safe as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.
The 90-second animation follows 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.
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards
MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper.
Judges praised the concept...
