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Coaching Construction

Teaching stress management to an all-male audience of haulage and logistics workers can be a tough gig.

By Belinda Liversedge on 26 February 2020

The top five construction site risks and hazards

Construction sites can be dangerous places, especially for those without health and safety training.

By Kati de Matas, MRS Training & Rescue on 26 February 2020

When Mates in Mind was founded in 2016, it was evident that the workers in the construction industry were experiencing a greater-than-usual risk of suicide, while stress and depression were cited as some of the causes.

By Iris Cepero on 24 February 2020

Groundworks contractor fined after worker burned in 11kv cable strike

A groundworks contractor, G&R Groundworks (South East) Ltd, has been fined after a worker suffered multiple serious burn injuries when he struck an underground electricity cable.

By Belinda Liversedge on 19 November 2019

Long hours, drugs and alcohol: survey reveals state of mental ill health in construction

Mental health awareness has grown in the construction sector, but stigma is still putting people off seeking support, according to a new survey.

By Belinda Liversedge on 23 August 2019

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Reading scaffolding collapse must have 'full inquiry', says Unite

Unite the union is calling for an ‘urgent investigation’ into the scaffolding collapse on 1 August in Reading, which left three people injured.

By Belinda Liversedge on 12 August 2019

Get outdoor workers UV-protected this summer

As a health and safety director or manager, there are a whole host of risks you will be familiar with when it comes to health and safety provision for outdoor workers.

By Chris Brooks, SC Johnson Professional on 17 July 2019

MSD presenteeism in construction focuses minds in new study

Loughborough University has been awarded £25,000 to further research into musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) presenteeism in the construction industry.

By Belinda Liversedge on 22 February 2019

Building an inclusive workforce

There are many misconceptions around disability. Often people picture the familiar image of a wheelchair user and assume that disability must be present from birth.

By Diane Lightfoot CEO at Business Disability Forum on 19 February 2019