The Construction Environmental Manual has been updated and the latest amendment includes the following updates- The transfer of former Home Quality Mark to BREEAM and the forthcoming new edition of ISO 14001 are noted An updated Register of Legislation and updated Statutory, Non-statutory and other guidance and standards . The use of existing buildings and […]
Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live London – 18/19 June – Olympia From leading training providers and workwear brands to regulatory bodies and equipment innovators, SHW Live London brings together a diverse mix of exhibitors representing every corner of the health and safety industry. This June, over 100 exhibitors will be on hand to showcase their […]
A UK company working in the construction industry has been honoured for their innovative workplace safety designs that reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in their operations. Ainscough Crane Hire has won the MSD Risk Reduction through Design Award 2024/25. The awards, sponsored by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and […]
Telford building firm McPhillips says it’s “enormously proud” after it was recognised for its health and safety record. Hortonwood-based McPhillips has been awarded a patrons award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents(RoSPA) – on the back of receiving 28 consecutive annual gold awards from the safety organisation. McPhillips says the award is the “ultimate […]
In the latest edition of Safety Management from the British Safety Council Paul Rankin of Nationwide Platforms discusses how their Harness On system is one of many intelligent systems being developed to prevent falls from height. The powered height access equipment sector is increasingly developing intelligent technological solutions to prevent operators from acting in an […]
The HSE are asking for Companies to take part in a survey to help develop a new risk data dashboard? The short 10-minute multiple-choice questionnaire is seeking: feedback on the RIDDOR dashboard functionality views on how the dashboard could benefit the construction industry The dashboard helps users better understand RIDDOR data reporting and provides insights […]
DEFRA has now published Dan Corry’s review into the regulatory landscape’s compatibility with driving both economic growth and nature recovery. IEMA the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) took a look at the key recommendations and areas of concern. IEMA supports the review’s stance that progress should be driven by evidence-based improvements, not a […]
Read the latest in the ESG Unlocked series from Environmental Consultancy Baynel, entitled In Conversation with Bryson on the Future of Sustainable PPE and Integrating ESG. Baynel welcome Daniel Reiner, Managing Director at Bryson, a leader in the supply of safety, fixings, and protection products for the construction industry. Over the past 12 months, BayNel […]
New research led by Imperial College London and co-authored by the University of Bristol has revealed that aerial robotics could provide wide-ranging benefits to the safety, sustainability and scale of construction. The research examines the emerging field of using drones for mid-air material deposition in the construction industry – a process known as Aerial Additive […]
The UK Government will funnel £300m of funding to the development of domestic supply chains for offshore wind, reducing the nation’s reliance on imports and creating new manufacturing jobs. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will present the plans in full at an international energy security summit jointly hosted by the UK […]