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Safety on Site: Improving Practices when Working at Heights

15/02/2020

Working at height is a commonplace activity in several industries, including the construction industry. But, recent statistics reveal just how dangerous it is. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that accidental falls from heights are a leading cause of workplace fatalities.

Tool and Equipment Maintenance: Communicating Expertise and Ensuring Project Quality

21/01/2020

As a refurbishment contractor, you bank on your skills to prove to your clients that you can meet their expectations. But apart from your capabilities, the hardware is just as crucial to ensuring the quality of your projects.

All Ears to Noise Issue: New PPE Regulation on Hearing Protection Devices

14/01/2020

With an update to the EU Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation, it seems the union is all ears to one of the growing issues in the workplace, noise-induced hearing loss.

Are you a medium or large company? New off-payroll working rules come into force on 1 April 2020

14/11/2019

The new off-payroll working rules come into force for medium and large companies but the changes which result will impact on people working through their own limited companies, so some small companies will feel the heat too. These new rules come into force on 1 April 2020.

New Safety Template in the fight to prevent falls on site

14/11/2019

Construction experts, The Construction Industry Advisory Council, have produced a new industry-standard guide to safe work at height as a template for all sides of the industry to help prevent falls.

National Portrait Gallery to close for three-year refurb

06/11/2019

The National Portrait Gallery will close for three years to allow a £35.5m refurbishment programme. Contractors are currently being sounded-out for the major restoration scheme.

Green light for Crossrail overstation £300m office block

06/11/2019

Developers have gained planning for a landmark overstation office block at Liverpool Street in London.

Green light for £79m “Mancunian” tower

25/10/2019

Manchester City Council’s planning committee has given the go-ahead for a £79m regeneration scheme.

Queen’s Speech sets out planned regulatory regime for building safety

18/10/2019

Plans to introduce new regulatory regimes for building safety and construction products have been set out by the government in the Queen’s Speech.

Alexa-style voice activated hard hats coming to sites