Tag: Safety
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Lithium Battery Safety: New Rules for New Technology
Lithium batteries have become indispensable in the construction industry, powering everything from handheld tools such as cutoff saws and drills to larger equipment such as scissor lifts and track loaders. High energy density, lightweight design and efficiency make them the preferred choice over older technologies. They offer contractors significant advantages in mobility and productivity. The…
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Safety watchdog warns over uncertified emergency exit doors
“To conformity mark an external door set that is neither fire-resisting nor an emergency or panic exit, no third-party certification is required,” the federation explained. “Other performance characteristics, such as watertightness and resistance to wind load, will typically require third-party testing from a notified or approved test body, but not third-party certification.” View the original…
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Bollards: Unsung Heroes in the Realm of Traffic Safety
Across bustling cities and sleepy suburbs alike, urban planners and civil engineers continually strive for safer streets and more efficient traffic management. Amidst the myriad of tools and mechanisms that contribute to traffic control, there exists a simple yet profoundly effective solution: bollards. While often inconspicuous, these structures play a critical role in ensuring the…
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How to embed a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety
In the second article in his series, the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Alex Minett looks at how construction project managers can implement continuous improvement in health and safety on site. Image: Dreamstime Health and safety in construction is grounded in key UK laws such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) and the…
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First building liability order handed down under the Building Safety Act
The RTM company, together with some other leaseholders, brought claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972 to get a BLO under the BSA, in addition to further claims for breach of covenant, breach of agreement, and claims for nuisance and negligence. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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New Mexico advances heat safety rule
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has submitted a petition to the state Environmental Improvement Board to adopt a proposed rule around workplace heat illness and injury prevention, per a release from the…
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What gives with head protection? Why workers want to keep their hard hats and ditch safety helmets.
Last August, I took my pickup to the dealership for a nagging check engine light. While it was being looked over, I chatted with the salesman I normally deal with, and he told me about the latest and greatest 2025 models. He told me how the twin turbo inline six-cylinder engine beats my V8 in…
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Double CPD feature: JCT 24 and the Building Safety Act
CIOB members in the Midlands can benefit from a double CPD offering at a half-day CPD event in April. As the industry evolves, staying ahead of the latest changes is crucial for professionals navigating contract updates and regulatory changes. The event will explore the key revisions to JCT 2024 contracts and also assess the impact of…
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Chartered company achieves health and safety milestone in major project
More than 2,500 people have been inducted into the project. The project has recorded more than 12,500 training hours, over 600 ‘toolbox talks’, 7,000 daily briefings and biannual safety stand-downs. An entrance tunnel is decorated to focus on site safety and ‘getting home safe every day’. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Building Safety Levy delayed until 2026 after government bows to industry pressure
The government has pushed back the implementation of the Building Safety Levy from autumn 2025 to autumn 2026. This comes after the government was criticised by homebuilding groups, particularly the Home Builders Federation (HBF) who said the move would seriously discourage housing construction. The levy, designed to fund building safety improvements, will now give developers…