Industry update
One in three of the 1,000 plus construction sites visited by the HSE as part of a targeted inspection initiative earlier this year were found to be putting workers lives at risk, explains the Health and Safety Executive's Chief Inspector of Construction, Stephen Williams......
On top of the class
Crossgrip matting from Plastic Extruders is playing an important role at the Jack Hunt School in Peterborough where it is laid on the flat roof of a sports extension. The matting, which has high slip resistance, is u...
Height safety initiative
To support the HSE's Shattered Lives campaign, and with particular emphasis on enhancing safety levels for working at height, APlant has introduced a new initiative called 'Be Safe, Be Competent, Choose A-Plant'. It...
Flame-retardant debris netting
Scaffnet FR debris netting from Protec is flame retardant and approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to LPS 1215. It conforms fully to the requirements of the Joint Code of Practice and passes the ...
New alternative to leather glove
Marigold Industrial, part of the Comasec International Group, has created an alternative to traditional leather gloves. Suitable for the construction worker, the new Master Driver glove provides a high level of abr...
A bit of tough glove
Building and civil engineering contractor, Kier Group, says in the past it has experienced a casual attitude towards wearing gloves among its workforce because it is part of such a traditionally macho industry. When in 20...
