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GAP retains RoSPA Gold status for safety dedication

GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has been awarded the Gold Medal by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the ninth consecutive...

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...

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...

‘Urgent’ alert issued following rise in traffic management breaches across UK sites

THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has issued an 'urgent' alert following the identification of a 21% rise in traffic management breaches across UK construction...
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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 approach pays off for Molson

MOLSON Group has revealed it has been awarded SafeContractor accreditation. The equipment dealer said the firm's "rapid growth" over the past year has seen...

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...

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...
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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...

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...
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Family business puts safety first with Xwatch investment

RIDGWAY Rentals has invested in Xwatch Safety Solutions to boost the safety and flexibility of its national hire fleet. The family-run business has fitted two...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Firms fined after dump truck tragedy

TWO firms have been fined a combined £800,000 following the "wholly avoidable" death of a scaffolder who was struck by a reversing dump truck. Liverpool...
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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...
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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...

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...

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...
Good practice guide for the safe use of suction and vacuum excavators

Updated guidance published for safe use of suction and vacuum excavators

THE Suction and Vacuum Excavator (SAVE) special interest group, which is managed by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has released an updated good practice...

Blackwood looks to lift safety to new heights with Xwatch investment

KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has joined the Xwatch 'safety revolution'. The XW series is said to offer height and slew control, rated capacity indicator (RCI),...

Liebherr unveils new course to improve site safety

LIEBHERR Great Britain has set its sights on tackling the issue of on-site accidents by launching a new product familiarisation programme, which will see...
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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...

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...

CPA launches new forward tipping dumper safety guidance

The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance for forward tipping dumper operators. ‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ is principally...
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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...

IPAF launches new MEWP safety campaign

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a new safety campaign emphasising the importance of working safely to avoid falls when using Mobile...