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...
Safety first for Hitachi
Hitachi excavators are boosting the safety credentials of the A6 dualling project in Northern Ireland.
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...
‘New and improved’ exoskeleton tipped to help prevent construction-related injuries
HILTI has announced the launch of a 'new and improved' version of its wearable EXO-O1 skeleton, the EXO-S, which offers relief for above shoulder...
New guide advises plant operators on use of technology to improve safety
BRIGADE Electronics has unveiled a new plant operators guide to help improve efficiency and safety on sites.
The free resource offers information on how operators...
Finning honoured for health and safety achievements
FINNING UK & Ireland has secured a RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) engineering services sector award for its health and safety...
Safety products help operators to gain traction
SCOTTISH excavator operators have been tipped to benefit from TrackGrips, which can improve stability and traction in forestry and construction tasks by offering sideways...
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...
Dual view trucks ‘redefine’ safety on construction sites
WACKER Neuson has unveiled its new dual view trucks, which the manufacturer claims set new safety standards
The trucks, offering six to ten tonnes of payload,...
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...
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...
Develon looks to raise site safety with intelligent technologies
DEVELON has announced that its Series 9 smart crawler excavators will now be equipped with advanced intelligent safety technologies designed to reduce accidents and...
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’...
Xwatch strengthens training team with two promotions
XWATCH Safety Solutions has promoted two of its installation engineers as the business strengthens its training capability.
Adam Guilfoyle has been appointed senior product support...
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.
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...
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...
Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer
By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com
AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...
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...
Sunbelt Rentals helps highlight safety challenges faced by different road users
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland worked alongside the City of London Police to deliver a road safety initiative designed to improve understanding between cyclists...
Drug and alcohol abuse among plant operators a ‘ticking timebomb’
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to call on the organisation to help tackle the 'major...
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...
Develon smart safety features put to the test in French field demo
DEVELON has announced it has conducted a successful field demonstration of the new DX230LC-9 23-tonne crawler excavator and its smart safety technologies, including the...
Trio of new machinery protection solutions unveiled at Hillhead exhibition
DIGGER GUARD, the manufacturer behind the award-winning Vandal Guard range and Polymer Handrail systems, has officially launched its new Clearview secondary glazing solution at...
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...
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...
Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards
MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper.
Judges praised the concept...
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...
‘More needs to be done’ to prevent construction accidents
THE construction industry has been urged to 'work much harder' in the light of new Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, which revealed 40...
Speedy Hire launches mobile defibrillator network
SPEEDY Hire has launched a new initiative which will see potentially life-saving defibrillators (AEDs) installed in the firm's engineer vans across the country.
Starting...
