Laing O’Rourke has switched to low carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects. The move applies to all new projects that began main construction from April 2023. It follows a long-term research programme showing a range of low carbon concrete options can successfully feature on projects. In fact, the research showed low carbon […]
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC), working with the Construction Industry Advisory Council (CONIAC), has published a series of draft guides on the safety of alternative fuels to diesel on site. The guides cover: Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) Lithium‐iron (Li‐ion) batteries Solar PV They feature information on the potential hazards of each of the alternative fuels, as […]
A new version of the Fire Prevention on Construction Sites code is now available. It follows on from the launch of the 10th Edition of the Fire Prevention on Construction Sites in 2022. The updated version incorporates Amendment 1. As well as the main amendments, the Working Party has also taken the opportunity to incorporate […]
Build UK’s Safety Helmet Colours Standard provides a consistent, industry‐wide approach to identifying the roles of individuals on site through the colour‐coding of their safety helmets. With the aim of improving safety and communication across the industry, it is now recognised as the standard for construction in the UK.
Sellafield was fined £400,000 after a maintenance worker suffered serious back injuries when he fell 3m from a scaffolding ladder at the nuclear site. An employee of the nuclear decommissioning firm, he was carrying out repair work in a low active chamber at the Magnox Reprocessing Facility at the Cumbrian site when the accident happened. […]
New guidance aims to reduce the risk of trapping and crushing hazards when using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The free, updated safety guidance is the creation of the Construction Industry Plant Safety Group (CIPSG). It sets out to educate operators, supervisors and rescuers of MEWPs. ‘Good Practice Guidance for Reducing Trapping/Crushing Injuries to People […]
The NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation) has launched its SG4:22: Preventing falls in scaffolding operations guidance. This long-awaited, core NASC document replaces SG4:15, providing industry best practice for falls in scaffolding prevention when erecting tube and fitting and now also includes system scaffolding. It features detailed scaffolding sector analysis and safety guidance. Plus, it’s […]
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill will give the Government new powers to amend, repeal and replace retained EU law, ensuring UK domestic law takes precedence. The Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent in the spring. It also includes a ‘sunset’ date of 31 December 2023. By this date, all remaining retained EU […]
HSE has launched the first phase of a new building safety campaign, as well as a brand new campaign website. The campaign aims to help and encourage everyone experiencing the impact of changes to building safety law to: Be ready – understand what is coming and how to prepare Step up – take ownership and […]
The government is pledging to spend £42m over the next three years recruiting and training more than 200 new inspectors to police the Building Safety Act. The grant funding will enable local regulators to recruit, train and employ new Building Control Inspectors and Fire Inspectors. The cash will go to Local Authority Building Control (LABC) […]