by admin | Oct 17, 2025 | Health and Safety, Safety Update
The health and safety spotlight is on the construction sector this week after HSE has successfully prosecuted Marlborough Highways Ltd, fining the firm £1 million following the tragic death of a road worker who was struck by a reversing road‑sweeper. Why this matters...
by admin | Oct 16, 2025 | Construction Site Management, Health and Safety, Safety Update
Industry Update: HSE Launches Health Inspections from 3 October The Health and Safety Executive has announced a renewed focus on health risks in the construction sector, launching inspections across sites from 3 October. The initiative aims to raise awareness and...
by admin | Oct 8, 2025 | Health and Safety, Safety Update
Strengthening Industry Capacity: What the New CIOB Report Means for SMEs and Safety A significant new development has emerged in the construction sector: the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a report titled Capacity Constraints in Construction:...
by admin | Oct 7, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Health and Safety
Why plant and product safety are still high-risk areas The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a strong warning this week after several fatal incidents involving plant machinery. In one case, a slinger was killed after an excavator operator unintentionally...
by admin | Oct 5, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Health and Safety, Lift planning, Safety Update
Insights from this year’s leading construction events This autumn, All Star Safety Ltd attended two of the UK’s most influential construction industry trade shows — Vertikal Days and UK Construction Week — both of which offered valuable insights into the future of...
by admin | Oct 2, 2025 | Health and Safety, Safety Update
Turning Up the Heat: Why Overlooked Thermal Risk Is Becoming a Safety Crisis As global temperatures rise, the impact of heat stress on outdoor workforces — particularly in construction, agriculture and infrastructure work — can no longer be ignored. A recent IOSH...
