ORR confirms green light for Elizabeth line opening
May 13, 2022
London’s Elizabeth line has received its final authorisations of its trains, stations, and infrastructure from the rail regulator ahead of its opening on Tuesday 24 May. Read More
Crossrail accident ‘likely caused’ by poor scaffolding
December 23, 2019
An accident at Crossrail’s Farringdon station site that left one worker seriously injured was “likely” caused by scaffolding not being erected properly, according to a report from the JV building the station. Read More
Working at height involved in 11% of health and safety incidents on major public works
May 7, 2019
Heightsafe has gathered statistics from four high-profile UK public works projects. Read More
Kier Highways appoints Head of Safety, Health and Environment
February 14, 2019
The Kier Group has appointed Steve Crofts as the Head of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) for its Kier Highways division. Read More
Innovation in construction: Improving safety on the railways
December 13, 2018
SHP caught up with Ian Raxton, HM Principal Inspector of Railways at Office of Rail and Road, and Louise Ellary CMIOSH, Health and Safety Leader, Laing O’Rourke to find out how safety is manged on some of the UK’s major rail projects. Read More
Crossrail delay: More time needed to ensure ‘safe and reliable railway’
August 31, 2018
Crossrail Limited has said that more time is needed to complete “final infrastructure and extensive testing” to ensure a “safe and reliable railway” is delivered for customers “from day one of passenger service”. Read More
Health and safety impact videos: Gary’s story
May 25, 2017
Gary's story, as part of Crossrail's Learning Legacy, examines the impact that mental ill health can have on an individual, how isolating it can feel and the stigma attached to such illnesses. Read More
Crossrail health and safety impact video: Jenny’s story
May 16, 2017
Jenny's story, as part of Crossrail's Learning Legacy, explores the importance of using respiratory protective equipment and the potential long-term damaging effects that breathing in harmful dust particles could have on her.
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Health and safety impact videos: John’s story
May 11, 2017
John's story, as part of Crossrail's Learning Legacy, explains how easy it is to convince yourself that small breaches of health and safety rules won't lead to any illness or injury. Read More
Health and safety impact video: Barry’s story
May 4, 2017
As part of the Learning Legacy from Crossrail, they have put together thought-provoking health and safety videos highlighting the impact of not following good health and safety practice. Barry's story reinforces the idea that we are all responsible for our own health and safety. Read More
