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...
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...
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...
Safety first for Hitachi
Hitachi excavators are boosting the safety credentials of the A6 dualling project in Northern Ireland.
Plant body calls for action to tackle ‘widespread problem’ of drug and alcohol misuse
TRADE body the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has called for tougher action within the industry to tackle drug and alcohol misuse amongst plant...
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...
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...
Spider crane specialist issues compliance warning
A spider crane specialist is warning the industry to prepare for a significant change in compliance.
Jekko Cranes UK said major contractors are starting to...
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...
Groundforce Shorco unveils latest evolution in trench sheet handling
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has marked the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the firm's trench sheet handling system by offering even greater versatility.
SheetMaster 2.0, with...
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,...
Wearable monitor aids distancing in the workplace
WORKSPACE, a division of Emtec Corporation, has launched a wearable social distance monitor to help keep workers safe.
The WorkSafe Safe Spacer, developed in conjunction...
Miller invests in next generation of robotic automation
MILLER UK has 'significantly' bolstered its manufacturing capabilities through the upgrade of its suite of 'state-of-the-art' welding robots.
The firm said the investment in 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)...
Aberdeen firm fined £535,000 after worker injured following crane collapse
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited has been fined £535,000 after a worker sustained 'life-changing injuries' following...
Fatal fall from height leads to ladder warning
THE Ladder Association has reminded companies of the importance of training when working at heights following the tragic death of a roofing contractor.
Alan Beutner...
New device vows to contain spills
ENVIRONMENTAL protection specialist Darcy Spillcare Manufacture has announced the launch of a new and improved Environmental Management System to contain spills and firewater on...
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...
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...
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...
Keltbray lights the way ahead
KELTBRAY Rail Plant has claimed to be the first company in the rail industry to install LED lights to all of its Road Rail Vehicles...
New utility detection system helps reveal underground assets
LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica DS4000, a utility detection system said to be capable of identifying underground assets up to 60% deeper than...
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...
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...
Construction sector poised for major benchmarking study on mental wellbeing
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and Building Mental Health have teamed up with Safer Highways to announce a major exercise to understand where 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
