Builder jailed for three years after killing worker while on Chilworth demolition job
A builder has been jailed for more than three years after he killed one of his workers while demolition a garage. Paramjit Singh, 48, of Iris Road...
Construction company in court over inadequate health and safety standards
A national construction company has been fined after an unannounced inspection by Health and Safety Executive inspectors found poor welfare...
SMSTS Training Course – What is it?
SMSTS Course The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is commonly referred to as the SMSTS course and forms part of the Construction Industry...
Mental health is the number one reason cited for sick days in the UK and is on the rise
Work-related stress and poor mental health risk becoming a health and safety crisis for Great Britain’s workplaces, the regulator has warned. While...
HSE Targets Dangerous Dust on Sites
HSE’s inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a...
Whistleblower claims smart motorway system failure!
It’s been claimed that computer systems controlling signs on smart motorways crashed three times in four days, meaning signs across hundreds of...
HAVS Safety Breaches lead to Fine
Construction company Peter Duffy Ltd was sentenced today for safety breaches after multiple employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS)....
company fined after worker suffered life changing injuries
Hovington Limited was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker was struck by a falling piece of plant machinery while working on a...
Health and Safety Executive Health and safety in construction
Health and safety in construction is one of the most popular guides to Construction Health and Safety with the firsts two editions selling in excess...
Building Contractor & Clients fined after ‘cutting costs’ & ‘putting people at risk’
London and Essex Property Partnership Ltd, principal contractor Ludovic Calo and commercial client Richard Balls were involved in the construction...
Future Fire safety regulation breaches could lead to unlimited fines
Building owners could face unlimited fines following new measures being brought in to strengthen fire safety, the Home Office has announced today....
£200,000 fine for failing to protect safety of workers
DB Cargo has been fined £200,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act for failing to protect the safety...










