Tag: Safety
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Building Safety Levy pushed back to autumn 2026
The Building Safety Levy will come into effect in autumn 2026, the government has confirmed. Although the Remediation Acceleration Plan, launched in December 2024, set an implementation date of autumn 2025, the government announced the new date today (24 March) in its response to the levy’s technical consultation. The Building Safety Levy aims to collect around £3.4bn…
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Working at height: safety innovation in action
Manufacturers and rental companies are showcasing the latest technologies and innovation that are helping to transform the sector’s approach to safety Here, Powered Access takes a look at five exciting examples of safety innovation in action. This latest device from Niftylift has been inspired by standard safety practices in the automotive sector. It can be…
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Join National Ladder Safety Month with Free Online Training
They’re too big to fit in a toolbox, but ladders are still among the most common tools used by any tradesman. And, just like other tools, the safe usage of ladders is paramount to a successful day at a work—and returning home at the end of the day in one piece. The American Ladder Institute…
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FGIA Speaker Todd Benedict Shares Hurricane Safety Tips
A safety expert gave advice for how to safely handle hurricane-resistant products during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 17-20. Sponsored by the FGIA Fenestration Safety Committee, this session entitled “Safe Manufacturing of Hurricane Resistant Products” was led by Todd Benedict, Senior Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Manager…
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Construction Safety for Older Workers: How to Stay Injury-Free
Once the construction workforce grows older, employees deliver priceless expertise, a strong work ethic, and polished problem-solving talents at each site. However, construction’s physical demands may present significant, different hurdles whenever workers want to successfully avert injuries. Although certain people might explore other vocations or even assisted living options, many older employees still choose to…
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Construction Safety for Older Workers: How to Stay Injury-Free
Once the construction workforce grows older, employees deliver priceless expertise, a strong work ethic, and polished problem-solving talents at each site. However, construction’s physical demands may present significant, different hurdles whenever workers want to successfully avert injuries. Although certain people might explore other vocations or even assisted living options, many older employees still choose to…
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Safety campaign aims to stop MEWP overturns
IPAF has launched its 2025 safety campaign to help reduce injuries and fatalities across the powered access sector. At the recent IPAF Summit in Dublin, the title for this year’s campaign was revealed as Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground. Using data from its global Accident Reporting Portal, IPAF’s annual campaign aims to highlight an…
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Galliford Try awarded £56m fire safety upgrade contract for Category C prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project includes upgrades to essential fire safety systems across the Category C prison, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire compartmentalisation, smoke extraction, roof vents, high-pressure misting units and fire doors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Milwaukee Tool Enhances Jobsite Safety with Bump Caps
Designed to meet the needs of service contractors, Milwaukee® expands its personal protective equipment lineup introducing two new protective Bump Cap solutions that offer enhanced head protection while maintaining a stylish, baseball cap-like appearance. Delivering a protective solution before transitioning to a hard hat, these Bump Caps are designed for environments where hard hats or…
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How is building safety impacting insurance premiums in construction?
Overall, the limits to cover are at more viable levels, although, given the cost of premiums, higher limits may remain out of reach for some. However, the exclusions and/or restrictions for cladding and/or fire safety related claims still remain. There is also the difficulty that certain professions, such as managing agents, have in obtaining cover. …