Housing company fined more than £500k after worker suffers burns
April 26, 2024
A housing company based in Kent has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering burns to his face. Read More
Construction firm fined after worker dies from fall
March 25, 2024
A construction company in Kent has been fined after a sub-contractor fell and died from his injuries. Read More
Building Safety Act: Implications for construction clients
March 22, 2024
CIOB Client Champion Paul Nash, explains what clients need to know about their responsibilities as a dutyholder under the Building Safety Act and related secondary legislation. Read More
The building safety occupation regime and the Golden Thread – filling in the details
February 21, 2024
In this article, Erin Broughton, Associate at Addleshaw Goddard, looks at the Safety Risk Regulations that came into force on 16 January, and provides further detail on how those responsible must manage safety risks at occupied higher-risk buildings. Read More
Building Safety Act awareness e-learning course launched by CIOB
November 22, 2023
In this article, Adrian from CIOB talks about a new health and safety course the academy has launched for health and safety professionals. Read More
Demolition company fined after building falls on worker
November 6, 2023
Company fined after a Victorian building falls on a labourer during demolition work in Kilburn, North West London. Read More
Construction company fined £240,000 after residents put at risk during cladding removal
October 27, 2023
A health and safety inspector found dangerous cladding lying on residents’ balconies at a Liverpool apartment block, posing a serious fire risk. Read More
Legionella control for architects and building engineers
October 19, 2023
In this article, Water Hygiene Centre's Roy Sullivan, discusses Legionella control for architects and building engineers including the risks present in hot and cold water systems, regulation and guidance. Read More
‘With stunts there’s a lot of moving parts’: Overseeing safety in the entertainment industry
August 9, 2023
Dave Downing, from the entertainment safety consultant, Safe Elephant, on adapting to the unpredictable creative demands of movie directors. Read More
Construction and occupational health
July 26, 2023
In our regular legal column from Eversheds Sutherland, we hear from Tim Hill, who discusses the growing considerations of health and wellbeing in construction along with safety. Read More