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Charity publishes support pack for workers who fall from height

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...
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No design and inadequate ties lead to scaffolding collapse

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...
In The Courts

Firm and boss fined after two workers fall from scaffold tower

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...
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Altrad reaches 11-years without a lost-time injury

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...
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London scaffolding firm fined £160,000 after scaffold collapse

A scaffolding firm has been fined for safety failings after scaffolding collapsed on to a street in Maidenhead while it was being dismantled. High Wycombe...
Health & Safety

HSE to run month-long inspection blitz in construction

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...
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Programme launched to prevent industry-wide addiction crisis

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

HSE Spot Inspections Target Bolton and Trafford

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...
Health & Safety

Isle of Wight worker dies during demo project

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...
Mental Health

Industry charity offers free wellbeing training for all in construction

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...
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