by admin | Apr 28, 2025 | Health and Safety, Mental Health, Safety Update
IOSH Raises Concerns Over Mental Health and Safety Culture in Construction The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has issued a renewed call for the construction industry to improve its approach to mental health, stress management, and psychological...
by admin | Apr 28, 2025 | Consultancy Services, NVQs
Failure to Provide RAMS Leads to HSE Investigations Across Construction Sector The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently investigating several contractors after uncovering multiple instances of construction sites operating without proper Risk Assessments and...
by admin | Apr 28, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Health and Safety
New HSE Inspection Drive Highlights Risks in Temporary Works and Site Traffic Management The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a new programme of targeted inspections across UK construction sites, with a specific focus on temporary works safety and site...
by admin | Apr 26, 2025 | CSCS Cards, Health and Safety
CIOB Urges Construction Leaders to Address Gaps in Site Welfare Provision The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for significant improvements in the management and maintenance of welfare facilities on construction sites, following a recent industry-wide...
by admin | Apr 26, 2025 | Safety Update
HSE Launches Surprise Construction Site Inspections: Are You Prepared? The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a series of unannounced construction site inspections across the UK, with a focus on high-risk activities such as working at height, lifting...
by admin | Apr 24, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Lift planning, Safety Update
A major construction contractor has been fined following a serious incident where an unplanned lifting operation caused a structural collapse, resulting in widespread damage and disruption. According to Construction Enquirer, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...
by admin | Apr 23, 2025 | CSCS Cards, Safety Update
IOSH Backs Call for Stronger Supervision Standards Across UK Construction Sites The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has endorsed a recent initiative urging the construction sector to improve standards of site supervision following a surge in...
by admin | Apr 22, 2025 | Consultancy Services, CSCS Cards, Health and Safety, In house training, Safety Update
New Government Construction Strategy Puts Spotlight on Skills, Safety, and Sustainable Growth The UK Government has released a new Construction Strategy for 2025, emphasising a joined-up approach to tackling the industry’s most pressing issues—skills shortages, site...
by admin | Apr 22, 2025 | CSCS Cards, Health and Safety, NVQs, Safety Update
Contractor Fined After Untrained Worker Suffers Fall: A Wake-Up Call for Construction Site Competency A construction company has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a worker sustained serious injuries from a fall due to a lack of training and...
by admin | Apr 22, 2025 | CSCS Cards, Health and Safety, Safety Update
Contractors Told to Retrain Site Teams Following Safety Compliance Failures The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has advised several contractors to retrain and reassess site teams after a wave of recent compliance failures were uncovered during inspections. As...
