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Worker dies in fall as campaigners count 21 Hong Kong construction deaths this year

A 34-year-old worker has died in a fall at a Tung Chung public housing site, the 21st construction death in Hong Kong this year according to a victims' rights group.
UK

ECITB launches PPE fit training for workers and employers

Two short e-learning modules cover wearing and managing PPE, with access initially limited to ECITB in-scope employers.
Products & Services

UK proposes duties of up to 82.89% on Chinese boom lifts

The UK Trade Remedies Authority proposes anti-dumping duties of up to 82.89% on boom lifts from China, subject to a final recommendation.
Events & Awards

Monthly Scaff Walk launched to support mental health conversations

A new monthly walking event aimed at bringing people from across the scaffolding and construction industry together to talk about mental health will begin in London later this month.
UK

Annual construction materials inflation rises to 6.4%

Materials prices rose again in August, while brick and block deliveries remained below year-earlier levels despite a monthly rebound.
UK

Decorator given suspended sentence after fatal ladder electrocution

Daniel Watton was given a suspended sentence after his stepson Connor Lambert was electrocuted moving a ladder near an overhead power line. HSE found the access plans unsafe.
UK

CISRS postpones October webinar as CSCS licence talks continue

The 8 October session has been put back until late October or early November, with a revised FAQ due later this week.
Training & Skills

Band of Builders launches kit bursary for young construction workers

Band of Builders has launched a year-round bursary to help young construction entrants and apprentices with tools, PPE, workwear and essential equipment.
Construction

UK construction downturn eases as new work falls faster

The UK construction PMI rose to 46.1 in September, but new work fell faster and subcontractor usage returned to decline.
Australia & New Zealand

SAA backs scaffold safety education after Queensland coroner’s findings

SAA supports education following any changes to Queensland’s scaffolding code and calls for stability assessments to account for wind exposure and public safety.
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