The story of automation that will save lives
December 21, 2020
Ben Duncker, Business Development Director at Highway Care, talks to Safer Highways about the journey to date around the automated cone laying machine. Read More
SHP’s Most Influential figures in health & safety named for 2020
December 11, 2020
Hilda Palmer, Facilitator, Families Against Corporate Killers (FACK), has been named as the Most Influential Individual in health & safety. SHP has produced a list of the most influential people in health & safety, as voted for by you. Read More
Footage reveals dangers of not paying attention in roadworks
December 2, 2020
Highways England has urged motorists to drive carefully through roadworks as it reveals new research and shocking footage that show the dangers of not paying attention. Read More
Highways England airs plan to protect roadworkers with new inflatable barrier
October 13, 2020
An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on Highways England’s road network. Read More
Tests carried out for automated cone laying vehicle
October 2, 2020
A pioneering cone-laying vehicle is set to eliminate the need for roadworkers to do the job from the back of a truck, after successful tests on British roads. Read More
Does motorway roadworks speed limit increase put roadworkers at added risk?
July 28, 2020
Speed limits through most major roadworks in England will be increased to 60mph, Highways England has announced. Read More
Technology in infrastructure could ‘slash fatal building site accidents’ and ‘revolutionise construction’
July 1, 2020
Highways England has launched a 15-year plan to accelerate the use of technology in infrastructure. It says this ‘digital revolution’ in the construction industry could ‘slash the number of fatal building site accidents. Read More
Mental health in the workplace
July 1, 2020
Mental health, the roles of an employer when it comes to looking after the mental health of employees and how to manage mental health in the workplace. Read More
‘Transport Toolkit’ launched for businesses and fleet operators to address clarity on driving for work during COVID-19 pandemic
April 22, 2020
A series of videos and online resources will help fleet operators and business owners meet the significant challenges presented by the current disruption caused by COVID-19. Read More
Gap analysis tool launched to help safety professionals manage work-related road risk
March 17, 2020
Driving for Better Business has launched an online gap analysis tool, which allows safety professionals to identify areas in their driving for work policies and procedures that need improvement and fills the gaps to reduce risk, improve safety and enhance business performance. Read More
