‘Show employees that you truly care, it’s so much easier to build a rapport with people and get to the root of any challenges that might exist within their work,’ SHP meets Dave McPherson
May 20, 2022
Dave McPherson, SHP's Trailblazer in Health & Safety, shares what inspired him to pursue a career in the profession, how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted his role, and what advice he would give to people in the early stages of a career in health and safety. Read More
The importance of establishing good relationships in safety
April 22, 2022
In this episode of the Safety & Health Podcast, we speak to SHE Manager at Kier Highways, Dave McPherson and Health and Safety Officer at Great British Communications, Jessica Collings about the work they do, how they got into health & safety and their thoughts on the future of the profession. 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
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
Kier fined £600k after worker suffers life-changing injuries when hit by concrete block
July 18, 2018
Kier Infrastructure has been fined £600,000 after a seven-tonne concrete block fell on an agency worker on a rail bridge site in Cardiff. Read More
Kier convicted following severe injury at concrete block building site
July 3, 2018
Kier Infrastructure pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety legislation following an incident which left a worker with life-changing injuries. Read More
Highways England Health, Safety and Wellbeing Awards winners
March 14, 2018
A camera system that can spot road workers speeding on construction sites and road users who drive through cones has Read More
Nearly £2million in fines after road worker killed
December 20, 2017
A Principal Contractor and a road building sub-contractor have been fined after a worker was fatally struck while working on Read More
Marvellous mentoring – the vicar’s way
May 4, 2017
Mentorship is a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or Read More