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Optimus Access launch new Well-Being initiative

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Optimus Access Limited has launched a brand new 'Your Well-Being' Initiative, supported by the industry trade body the Scaffolding Association. Over the past 3 months,...

Working at height breaches increase by 84%

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The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported an 84% increase in the number of ‘Working at Height’ breaches occurring on construction sites during the...

Company sentenced after labourer falls from height

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A company has been sentenced after a worker fell through a skylight during the construction of a new farm building in Wimborne. Construction firm Cutler...

HSE to carry-out spot checks and inspections in Manchester

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The HSE is working with Manchester City Council to carry out spot check calls, visits and inspections on businesses in Manchester to check they...

Charity publishes support pack for workers who fall from height

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UK charity launches free support pack helping people affected by a fall from height. THE NO FALLS FOUNDATION, the UK charity dedicated to preventing falls...

No design and inadequate ties lead to scaffolding collapse

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A scaffolding contractor has been hit with a £15,000 fine after scaffolding collapsed across the entrance to the car park of Coventry Skydome. The Birmingham...

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...
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