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Firm and boss fined after two workers fall from scaffold tower

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A north-west roofing supplies firm and its director have been fined after two workers fell from a scaffold, sustaining serious injuries. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard...

Altrad reaches 11-years without a lost-time injury

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Altrad has reached the landmark milestone of 11 years without a lost-time injury on a chemical site in Carrington, near Manchester. The firms teams...

HSE to run month-long inspection blitz in construction

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HSE inspectors are set to target construction sites in Great Britain to check that their health standards are up to scratch. Starting on Monday 5...

Programme launched to prevent industry-wide addiction crisis

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A new Addiction Awareness programme has been launched after it was revealed that more people are seeking treatment for drug and alcohol misuse than...

HSE Spot Inspections Target Bolton and Trafford

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Bolton and Trafford are the latest areas the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is specifically targeting with spot inspections to ensure workplaces are COVID-secure. Following...

Isle of Wight worker dies during demo project

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Three construction companies have been fined after a worker suffered fatal injuries while demolishing a two-storey building in preparation for a development project. Portsmouth Crown...

Industry charity offers free wellbeing training for all in construction

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As a direct result of the wellbeing issues presented to their 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that they...

Scaffolder seriously injured after falling at Scottish factory

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A scaffolder has been rushed to hospital after falling at a factory in Scotland The 39-year-old worker reportedly fell through the roof of Norbord's MDF...

Demo trade body launches new safety guidance video for scaffolding

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National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) has produced a scaffolding safety guidance video for demolition contractors. The video published today aims to predominately educate demolition...

HSE: Death rate in construction on the rise

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Latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive reveal death rates in construction have increased. The figures show 40 construction site workers were killed as...
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