The ‘new normal’ needs good mental health
That ‘we shout safety but whisper health’ was something regularly heard within the construction health and safety community before 2020.
By Jennie Armstrong on 19 November 2020
Construction
Construction workers document safety victories in new film of '90s era
The history of workers' struggles for safety, written by workers who participated in and shaped those struggles and victories is a rarity – even more so maybe in recent history because we think all the main battles have been won.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 September 2020
Costain fined £1.2m after worker suffers life changing injuries in cage incident
Construction company, Costain Limited has been fined £1.2 million after two workers were struck by a collapsing reinforcement cage during the construction of a road bypass.
By Belinda Liversedge on 27 July 2020
We can build back better
As the July edition of the magazine goes to print the coronavirus lockdown is winding down and the long, hard road to recovery lies ahead of us.
By Charles Pitt, British Safety Council on 14 July 2020
No space for shortcuts
The recent news surrounding the tragic death of a 23-year-old contractor on a site in Lincoln in January 2020 has highlighted once more the risks associated with working in the construction industry.
By Josh Hughes, Bolt Burdon Kemp on 02 March 2020
Silica dust extraction tools put to test by HSL scientists
Health and Safety Laboratory tests on three tool systems designed to reduce workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) have revealed large variations in their effectiveness.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 March 2020
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
Caring for head and mind
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
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