Xwatch celebrates milestone system installation
XWATCH Safety Solutions has marked a milestone with the installation of its 6,000th system – fitted to a RIVARD EXVAC suction excavator operated by...
Pandemic presents ‘unique’ opportunity to focus on workplace mental health
MATES in Mind, a charity that provides information to employers on available support and guidance on mental health and wellbeing, has described the current...
SANY puts safety first with enhanced cab designs and EVI innovation
SANY has announced the launch of enhanced cab designs and its integrated EVI (Equipment Visibility Intelligence) system across its range of excavators and telehandlers.
The...
IPAF earns award recognition for annual safety report
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has been recognised at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, winning Publication of the Year for its Global...
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...
‘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...
New research highlights ‘UK’s safest digging year’ to date
NEW research has revealed that the UK’s construction sector is more aware than ever before when it comes to performing underground asset searches.
The annual...
Human detection system tipped to help eliminate false alerts
A new innovation has been tipped to make false alerts caused by object detection sensors a thing of the past.
Spillard Safety Systems will be...
Spreading the news about machine safety
SPREADER plate and crane mat firm Outriggerpads has introduced a new calculator for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), designed to promote the safe...
The silent killer: how Finning is making mental health a priority
In the UK construction industry, physical health is of paramount importance. It is common to see prominent reminders about physical safety, and yet there...
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...
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...
Industry hailed for new safe digging milestone
UK industry’s commitment to safe digging has been praised following a record number of searches in 2025 for underground pipes and cables.
LSBUD, an online...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
HAV-meter reduces risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
SVANTEK claims to have produced the world’s first personal hand arm vibration exposure meter designed to help construction firms assess workers levels of exposure to...
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...
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...
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...
Safety-grade system aims to make zero-strike vision a reality
XWATCH Safety Solutions and RodRadar, developer of the Live Dig Radar (LDR), have announced what is being described as the industry’s first safety-grade solution...
Technology aims to stop site collisions
James Fisher Prolec has announced the launch of a ‘groundbreaking’ safety solution for plant equipment, which is said to help prevent collisions with site-wide hazards.
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...
Raising the safety bar in Edinburgh
THE Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, attracts massive crowds on an annual basis.
Seating for spectators is provided by...
New safety technology ‘ready to go’ in Scotland
A Scottish plant firm has sent out the message that safety technology being utilised in England is available and ready to go in Scotland.
“It’s about...
A-Plant training team honoured at powered access awards
A-Plant has won an international training award for the second time in five years.
The firm fought off competition from nominees in Brazil, China and The...
Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
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...
IPAF launches new safety campaign focused on MEWP overturns
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its latest global safety campaign, titled Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground!
This year’s campaign...
