Excavator, Telehandler, and Roller Incidents Trigger Fresh Enforcement Push
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new safety campaign focused on plant supervision after a series of serious incidents involving excavators, telehandlers, and dumpers on construction sites. As reported by Construction Enquirer, the campaign aims to address systemic failures in how plant operations are planned, monitored, and controlled—especially on small and medium-sized sites.
Inspections will centre on whether workers are trained and certified, whether proper lifting plans are in place, and whether supervisors have the competence to recognise and respond to high-risk behaviours.
Plant Supervision: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Recent site visits have revealed that many supervisors are:
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Failing to check operator qualifications (e.g. expired cards or lack of NVQs)
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Allowing lifting operations to proceed without a formal plan
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Neglecting maintenance checks or safe start procedures
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Lacking the authority or training to intervene in unsafe operations
These shortcomings have led to several prosecutions and reinforce the legal requirement under LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, and CDM 2015 for plant activities to be competently supervised.
All Star Safety’s Support: NPORS & NVQs for Safer Plant Operation
From June 2025, All Star Safety’s new NPORS Training Centre will offer training and certification for plant categories including:
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Excavator 360°
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Forward Tipping Dumper
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Road Roller
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Telescopic Handler
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Vehicle Marshal
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Slinger / Signaller
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Crane Supervisor
These NPORS courses can be delivered on-site or at our new facility in Ipswich, providing a flexible solution for contractors who need to upskill quickly or verify their team’s competence ahead of inspections.
We also deliver NVQs including:
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Level 2 NVQs in Plant Operations and Lifting
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Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision
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Level 5 NVQ in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts
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Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management
Don’t Forget First Aid: New Courses Launching July 2025
All Star Safety will soon be offering:
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1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work
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3-Day First Aid at Work
These courses will be delivered from our Ipswich training facility at The Suffolk Enterprise Centre, Felaw Maltings, and can also be arranged for delivery at your premises for group bookings.
Contact us to see how we can assist you in staying safe and compliant.
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