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
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
The cost-of-living crisis hasn’t dented the popularity of home renovations, but it has changed the type of work that’s being done. When it comes to kitchens, this means reining in plans for elaborate kitchen islands and marble sinks, and getting as much bang for your buck as possible. Cost-conscious kitchen planners will likely have heard… Read More
The Health and Safety at Work Act revolutionised workplace safety in the UK (it’s kinda what our campaign is about). However, the law also had unheralded impacts outside of the workplace. Perhaps the most evident, far-reaching and long-lasting was Section 6, and the impact it had on the way products and equipment were designed and… Read More
The 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act is an opportunity to look back, and see how far safety has advanced in 50 years. It’s difficult to imagine a time in living memory when there were no health and safety protections for workers in many industries, and where there was little liability… Read More
You no doubt remember the recent news about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge in Baltimore – prominently featured in The Wire – collapsed after being hit by an out-of-control container ship. The bridge was cleared of traffic after the captain of the ship issued a mayday, but six construction workers… Read More
“If it ain’t Boeing, I ain’t going”. It’s a phrase that has followed the American aircraft manufacturer through decades of dominance, both at home and abroad. Not without reason, either: while competitors such as McDonnell Douglas struggled to overcome high-profile accidents – most notably with its DC-10 aircraft – Boeing was long considered the gold… Read More