Construction News & Updates

Manual handling is an everyday activity in the construction industry such as lifting bricks, carrying timber, shifting bags of cement, or loading materials onto scaffolds. But when done incorrectly, it...

Ensuring the health and safety of workers on construction sites begins with a thorough safety induction. For many workers, especially new starters, the induction is their first exposure to the...

Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments. With the use of heavy machinery, work at height, excavations, and constant movement of people and materials, it's no surprise that construction accounts for...

As the British summer turns up the heat, construction sites across the UK face seasonal challenges that can seriously impact the health and safety of workers. While we might not...

The UK construction industry has long grappled with safety challenges. From falls from height and equipment mishaps to fatigue and environmental hazards, construction sites are high-risk environments. While traditional safety...

In the construction industry, safety is not optional, it's critical. Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments with a dynamic mix of workers, heavy machinery, high-risk tasks, and ever-changing site conditions....

The UK construction industry has long been recognised for its complex challenges, dynamic work environments, and high-risk operations. With over 2.7 million people employed in the sector and a persistent...

When it comes to ensuring health and safety on UK construction sites, few tools are as critical, or as misunderstood, as the Permit to Work (PTW) system. More than just...

Health and safety compliance is a cornerstone of responsible construction management in the UK. Among the essential regulations, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) stands...