FEIN sets new construction sector safety standards
August 9, 2022
Upon the identification of the safety concerns around use of compact angle grinders on site, Bougues invited manufacturers to develop a prototype that met its strict safety requirements. Read More
Construction group holds UK health and safety day
October 9, 2018
Every member of staff will be invited to attend multi-media sessions, which are being held at more than 100 of the companies’ sites and offices. Read More
Principal contractor ordered to pay more than £250,000 after banksman dies in strong winds
February 27, 2014
The HSE has urged companies to look at their control systems regarding lifting operations, following the prosecution of a London firm after a worker was killed by a large concrete beam during a dangerous lifting operation in winds in excess of 72km/h at a hospital construction site in Essex. Read More
Meeting sought with UK contractors in Qatar to “stop exploitation”
October 28, 2013
The GMB union has contacted the chief executives of 13 UK-based contractors with contracts in Qatar to build stadiums and other infrastructure leading up to the 2022 World Cup, seeking a meeting over the exploitation of migrant workers in the gulf state. Read More
