WorkSafe to strip SARNZ of scaffolding certification role after 20 years

New Zealand's workplace safety regulator will take control of scaffolding Certificates of Competence from the industry body that has...

Falls from height account for quarter of all work deaths, HSE says

Falls from height caused 31 worker deaths in Great Britain in 2025/26, around a quarter of the 126 work-related...

Construction output falls again in May as repair and maintenance work drops

Monthly construction output in Great Britain fell by 0.8% in May 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics....

Two construction workers killed in falls on successive days

Fatal incidents at construction sites in London and Birmingham have prompted separate investigations involving police and the Health and Safety Executive.

A Crowning Achievement: Allen & Foxworthy and Layher at Buckingham Palace

Allen & Foxworthy has completed the scaffolding package for the first phase of refurbishment work to the gates at Buckingham Palace, working alongside heritage...

PLT Training invests £200,000 to secure PASMA accreditation

The Oldbury-based provider has opened a dedicated tower training area and recruited 3 instructors after gaining approval to deliver PASMA-accredited courses.