Xwatch celebrates major safety system milestone
XWATCH Safety Solutions is celebrating a major milestone after installing its 5,000th safety system.
The system, an SS1 (Simple Safe Solution) height restrictor, was installed...
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...
Leica teams up with Xwatch to enhance site safety
LEICA Geosystems has announced an integration partnership with Xwatch Safety Solutions, designed to 'transform' site safety by interconnecting excavator height control and slew control...
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...
Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines
XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week.
Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...
New tower crane safety advice issued
The CPA’s Tower Crane Interest Group has issued guidance to tower crane users in relation to how the equipment should be left out of service for potentially lengthy periods of time
Stevens Equipment Rental marks machine milestone with ‘UK-first’ safety tech
STEVENS Equipment Rental has taken delivery of its 1,000th new machine while also becoming the first UK company to deploy the Cat 980 with...
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)...
New safety guidance published on unintended plant movement
NEW guidance has been published to help tackle the issue of unintended movement of plant.
When machines move due to operators accidentally or unknowingly touching...
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...
New plant theft resource in the pipeline
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said it is looking forward to the formation of a new national police resource to help combat plant theft.
Firm fined after Edinburgh dumper truck fatality
A construction firm has been fined £600,000 after a worker was killed in an incident involving a dumper truck in Edinburgh. London-based Allenbuild Limited...
Construction sector urged to keep following Covid-19 measures to avoid ‘winter of discontent’
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to help prevent another 'winter of discontent'.
The organisation...
Safety system is easy to set up
WHEN the Environment Agency (EA) invested in a new Merlo telehandler recently, it chose Prolec’s PME100 height and 2D envelope monitor as its safety...
Balfour Beatty mandates human recognition cameras on certain machinery
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery...
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...
Firm is boxing clever with new handrail innovation
EQUIPMENT protection specialist Digger Guard has announced it has developed a lightweight polymer handrail system, which will launch at Hillhead 2022.
The new ‘boxing ring’...
Latest IPAF campaign promotes powered access safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled 'Check It!', aimed at promoting the importance of pre-use inspections,...
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...
‘Don’t Walk By’ campaign highlights workplace safety
A-PLANT has commissioned a new film aimed at highlighting the importance of challenging unsafe workplace practices.
Ahead of the hire giant's annual Safety Week, A-Plant revealed...
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...
Working group to focus on improving digger and dumper safety
A new working group has been established with the aim of improving the safety of digger and dumper operations.
Hire Association Europe (HAE) has joined...
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.
A suit that’s tailored for construction sites
An exoskeleton suit could revolutionise the construction industry in America when it is released next year, and its developers ‘absolutely’ expect the technology to reach Europe.
Speedy Hire recognised for health and safety commitment
SPEEDY Hire's health and safety credentials have been recognised with the President’s Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The accolade...
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...
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.
Access Industry Forum renews call for ‘simplified’ system of reporting workplace accidents
THE Access Industry Forum (AIF) is calling for clearer reporting of workplace accidents following another year of 'little improvement' in falls from height.
The organisation...
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...
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...
