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...
A-Plant compliance officer shortlisted for international prize
A-PLANT compliance officer Jane Downey is in the frame for a major international award.
Jane is one of 15 women from around the world shortlisted...
New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued expanded health and safety guidance as the sector begins its road back to work following the lockdown...
IPAF issues safety warning over use of MEWPs to erect festive lights
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has highlighted the dangers of untrained people using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to erect and remove festive...
New guidance published for cranes operating near railways
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments.
The 58-page publication - entitled ‘Requirements for Lifting Equipment...
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...
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...
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...
Trimble SX10 added to GAP’s portfolio
GAP Survey & Safety Hire has announced the addition of the Trimble SX10 to its product fleet.
AI HFR cameras on telehandlers boost housebuilding site safety
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is utilising AI Human Form Recognition (HFR) cameras supplied by telehandler hire specialists UK Forks.
The developer has added AI HFR cameras to...
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...
More plant firms embrace ‘breakthrough’ 3D avoidance zone technology
PLANTFORCE Rentals has become the latest firm to embrace the technology offered by Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions' 3D avoidance zone system.
The company's...
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...
IPAF publishes latest findings on MEWP safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released its latest report into Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) accidents.
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...
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...
Safety first for Hitachi
Hitachi excavators are boosting the safety credentials of the A6 dualling project in Northern Ireland.
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...
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)...
Employers urged to act over HAVS
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has called on firms to review their procedures after reporting a massive 42% increase in the number of hand...
SP Energy Networks teams up with The Digger Girl to deliver crucial message
SP Energy Networks has joined forces with The Digger Girl to share crucial safety tips on avoiding electrical hazards when operating machinery.
The collaboration with...
Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis
LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology.
GKD Technologies has...
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...
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...
Staying safe while working at height in poor weather
Matthew Bailey, divisional manager for inspection and certification at HCL Safety, explores what those working at height, and those responsible for their safety, need...
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...
AI-powered visual detection aims to improve site safety
LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution, powered by Presien.
The system detects nearby people or objects and alerts operators using sounds...
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...
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...
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.
