A-Plant looks to drive up standards after retaining FORS Gold status
A-PLANT has revealed it has retained its Gold Status with Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
The hire specialist said this is under the new Standard...
New campaign urges construction workers to use face masks properly
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging the sector's workforce to wear face coverings properly.
The call follows the news that, as things stand,...
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...
Award recognition for JCB’s machine safety innovation
JCB has won an award for a machine safety aid on its Loadall telehandlers.
The ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ for JCB INTELLISENSE was...
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...
Reduced fatigue for operators
VIBY Attachment is trialling the inclusion of patented shock absorbing blocks on all direct mount wheeled loader buckets and Quickhitches supplied in the UK.
The...
Hire firm’s safety credentials recognised for eighth year in a row
A-PLANT has been awarded Gold at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for the eighth consecutive year.
The...
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...
Mabey Hire celebrates RIDDOR milestone
TEMPORARY works specialist Mabey Hire has revealed it has achieved one million man-hours without RIDDOR reportable incidents, as of January 2025.
RIDDOR stands for Reporting...
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...
Dual view trucks ‘redefine’ safety on construction sites
WACKER Neuson has unveiled its new dual view trucks, which the manufacturer claims set new safety standards
The trucks, offering six to ten tonnes of payload,...
Speedy Hire launches mobile defibrillator network
SPEEDY Hire has launched a new initiative which will see potentially life-saving defibrillators (AEDs) installed in the firm's engineer vans across the country.
Starting...
Safety first for Hitachi
Hitachi excavators are boosting the safety credentials of the A6 dualling project in Northern Ireland.
Trio of new machinery protection solutions unveiled at Hillhead exhibition
DIGGER GUARD, the manufacturer behind the award-winning Vandal Guard range and Polymer Handrail systems, has officially launched its new Clearview secondary glazing solution at...
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...
Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer
SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...
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...
Lifting specialist sets sights on social distancing solutions
LIFTING specialist GGR Group is helping the construction industry comply with social distancing measures.
The company has been helping sites that have remained open or...
IPAF releases latest video in powered access safety series
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released the third video in its ‘Share Your Story’ safety series, developed using real-life incident experiences shared...
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...
Safe digging specialist earns growth recognition
SAFE digging company LSBUD has been featured as one of the UK's top 100 fastest growing businesses in the annual ORESA Growth Index.
The Index...
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...
Demand for safer machines drives Hi-Viz dumper investment
A-PLANT has revealed that a growing demand for safer and more efficient machines is behind firm's new investment in a fleet of JCB Hi-Viz...
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...
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...
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.
Glasgow firm scoops top safety award
GLASGOW-based Pick Everard has been recognised for its commitment to workplace health and safety at a prestigious awards ceremony.
The independent property, construction and infrastructure consultancy...
Time to down tools…
HAND-ARM Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is continuing to plague construction employees who regularly use power tools and other vibrating equipment for long periods of time.
This...
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...
Speedy unveils new lifting and handling safety solution
SPEEDY has announced the launch of a new sack truck for its delivery fleet and service centres to reduce the risk of manual handling...
