As big as the house building effort is that’s currently underway, there’s an equal focus on improving the buildings that are already there. Residential and commercial buildings are all undergoing rapid transformation to meet new environmental standards, to hit our net zero targets. One of the most significant areas of change is refurbishing buildings to… Read More
Vehicle collisions on worksites are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the UK, and the number one cause of workplace fatalities across all industries. With heavy machinery, limited visibility, and complex site layouts, this risk is magnified. A banksman plays a crucial role in mitigating these risks by directing vehicle movements, ensuring… Read More
UK Government Announces Key Changes to Fire Safety Laws The UK government has recently rolled out some important updates to fire safety laws, aiming to make buildings safer and better protect vulnerable people. In a statement released on 2 September 2024, the government outlined several major changes that will affect everything from construction practices to… Read More
It’s hard to feel sorry for footballers. Yet the conditions they work under have changed substantially over the past decade, both in the men’s and women’s game. The various organisations in charge of club and international football are determined to add more fixtures to the calendar, and players are being overloaded—to the extent that some… Read More
Site safety is often seen in terms of compliance rather than costs—in other words, something you’re forced to do, rather than something you want to do. But you should want to do it! Like all safety rules, site safety legislation is written in blood. Every law you need to follow on site exists because not… Read More
Safety and disability: does more need to be done ? Those with disabilities deserve the same respect and opportunities as able bodied people. Sounds simple enough, right? And yet in 2024 it is still something that we are struggling to provide, even in the most basic of terms. Below we’ll explore why inclusivity challenges persist,… Read More
The dramatic resolution of the Grenfell enquiry was always likely to prompt action across the industry. After a slew of reforms to fire safety laws, the latest change in response to the enquiry comes from the British Standards Institution (BSI), whose standards influence professionals in a variety of disciplines across the UK and beyond. … Read More
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive has released its annual report on work-related ill health and injuries—and it makes particularly grim reading. Work-related injuries and fatalities both rose from the previous year, with a staggering 33.7 million working days being lost to injury or ill health. Figures More than 1.7 million workers were affected by… Read More
Online Training vs. Classroom Training: Which Is Best for Your Business? Choosing the right training method for your team is a crucial decision, especially in industries like construction where qualifications such as CITB training and UKATA certification are vital. With the rise of online learning, businesses now have more options than ever. But how do… Read More