Tag: Safety
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Managing safety risks during excavation work
Most excavation work requires some form of work at height and it is now commonplace for companies to hire rescue equipment such as davit arm systems. However, it is extremely rare for individuals to hold a recognised qualification for excavation rescue. Rescue plans often sit within the site office, are not shared with the workforce,…
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How AI Tools Improve Driver Safety
Commercial vehicles are an integral part of the American economy, delivering essential goods to every corner of the United States. Millions of commercial and consumer vehicles occupy the road every day, making everyone stakeholders in keeping the roads safe, whether it’s a construction worker in a work zone, a family on a road trip, or…
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CPD: Changes introduced by the Building Safety Act
Osborne Clarke lawyers 22.04.25 There is a legal duty to keep and maintain a ‘golden thread’ of information on HRBs (Image: Dreamstime.com) Construction lawyers from Osborne Clarke review in this CPD the new building safety legal framework and what developments the industry should expect in the future. What you will learn in this CPD The…
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Industry group calls for federal action on work zone safety
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction worker James Harper, 24, was killed when a tractor-trailer struck him April 15 as he filled a pothole on Interstate 77 between Kanawha City and Marmet, West Virginia. The driver has since been arrested and charged…
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The Role of Guard Rails in Industrial Safety Protocols
Can you significantly decrease workplace accidents and protect lives? The installation of appropriate guard rail systems stands as the most intelligent safety decision available to protect your facility. Falls and collisions stand out as the primary causes of workplace accidents and represent the most devastating incidents in industrial areas today. But here’s the thing… The…
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Boosting Food Safety with Easy-to-Clean, Clog-Free Drains
The phrase “Mind the Gap,” famously introduced for London’s subway system in 1968, has become a universal warning to stay vigilant in potentially hazardous situations. Yet, food production facilities often overlook a critical “gap” of their own—one that hides in plain sight beneath their very feet. Hard-to-reach areas, like spaces beneath grates or crevices of…
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Lithium Battery Safety: New Rules for New Technology
Lithium batteries have become indispensable in the construction industry, powering everything from handheld tools such as cutoff saws and drills to larger equipment such as scissor lifts and track loaders. High energy density, lightweight design and efficiency make them the preferred choice over older technologies. They offer contractors significant advantages in mobility and productivity. The…
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Safety watchdog warns over uncertified emergency exit doors
“To conformity mark an external door set that is neither fire-resisting nor an emergency or panic exit, no third-party certification is required,” the federation explained. “Other performance characteristics, such as watertightness and resistance to wind load, will typically require third-party testing from a notified or approved test body, but not third-party certification.” View the original…
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Bollards: Unsung Heroes in the Realm of Traffic Safety
Across bustling cities and sleepy suburbs alike, urban planners and civil engineers continually strive for safer streets and more efficient traffic management. Amidst the myriad of tools and mechanisms that contribute to traffic control, there exists a simple yet profoundly effective solution: bollards. While often inconspicuous, these structures play a critical role in ensuring the…
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How to embed a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety
In the second article in his series, the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Alex Minett looks at how construction project managers can implement continuous improvement in health and safety on site. Image: Dreamstime Health and safety in construction is grounded in key UK laws such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) and the…