Working with electric cables or dangerous areas presents the potential risk of fires, explosion or electrocution as well as the simple issue of tripping over. Click here to view... read more →
Safety
A 28-year-old scaffolder spotted without a harness has been handed a suspended prison sentence and community service. Click here to view full story;
Arco commissioned independent tests of a leather welder’s glove supplied by a competitor. Click here to view full story;
As safety remains a top priority in the mining sector, increasing regulations and recommendations are placing an emphasis on the way that technology can improve operating practices and the move... read more →
A safety helmet boasting innovative design features is now available in the UK and Ireland via Personal Protective Equipment specialist Alpha Solway. Click Here to view full story;
g data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , researchers have determined that between 1982 and 2015, falls accounted for nearly half of all construction worker deaths... read more →
The face of mining has changed considerably since our ancient ancestors used the first primitive approach to extract materials from the ground. Click here to view full story;
Carillion’s apprentices were left in limbo when the contractor field for insolvency on 15thJanuary. The CITB responded by setting up a project team, in partnership with the government and construction... read more →
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the Southern Illinois Builders Association's / Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program's SIOSH/SafetyCon Day on Monday, Jan. 22. View full story here;
Latest Dodge study reveals a new arsenal of tools to help increase construction safety onsite. Read more;