newsBuilding Safety Bill introduced
THE GOVERNMENT has introduced the Building Safety Bill in the House of Commons.
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newsUtilities company fined £100k after civilian fatally injured
A UTILITIES company has been fined after a member of the public suffered fatal injuries after falling into an excavation on a footpath.
articleSafety takes off
The PwC’s membership network report, Skies without Limits, recently revealed that drone technology is expected to uplift the UK’s construction industry by £8.6 bn by 2030. This growth was largely attributed to innovation and improved productivity. As drone technology becomes more sophisticated, Ian Barnes shares his thoughts on the benefits of drones and the positive impact they can have.
newsBuilding contractor fined after worker’s leg amputated
A BUILDING contractor has been fined after a worker’s leg was seriously injured and later amputated above the knee following the collapse of a masonry wall.
news£40k fine after worker dies on house building site
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully led a prosecution against Nickell & Richmond Limited, resulting in fines totalling £40,000.
newsContractor fined after worker injured during demolition
A CONTRACTOR has been fined after an employee was hit by falling debris from a wall that was being demolished in an unsafe manner.
newsWaste company prosecuted after fatal collision
GRUNDON WASTE Management Limited (Grundon), has been fined after a traffic marshal was struck and killed by one of its vehicles on a construction site.
newsEmployee crushed during excavation collapse
AUBERNE HOMES Limited and groundworks contractor W & E Lammie have been fined after an employee of W & E Lammie was crushed and severely injured during an excavation collapse.
news£150k fine after fatal gas explosion
AN ASBESTOS removal contractor has been fined after a worker was fatally injured and another worker seriously injured in a gas explosion.
newsBSI publishes competence criteria
BSI, IN its role as the UK National Standards Body, publishes new competence criteria following two rounds of public consultation. The standard supports industry reform and intends to minimise safety risks and improve protection to consumers and occupants, including residents, in and about buildings.
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