Tag: Safety
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Suppliers chosen for £800m building safety and compliance framework
A R G EuropeConnollyABCA SystemsAdastonAddison GreenAHR Building ConsultancyAirey Miller SurveysAirtech AnalysisAJSAllium EnvironmentalAlphatrack SystemsAmianto ServicesAmstech Asbestos RemovalsApproved Fire Safety Architectural DecoratorsArk Fire Protection AsbestechASEL Integrated Security SolutionsAspect ContractsAxiom Building SolutionsAyerst EnvironmentalBailey Partnership (Group)Baydale Control SystemsBB7 FireBell GroupBradley Environmental ConsultantsC.L.C. ContractorsCalfordseadenCapital Property & Construction ConsultantsCasa Environmental ServicesCheckmate Fire SolutionsChurchill Contract ServicesClear Safety ServicesClearview EnvironmentalClifford DevlinCountrywide Environmental ServicesDanacomDelco…
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Health and safety wins for Belfast transport hub
The construction team has placed health and safety as its top priority since starting on site. Over 2,500 people have been inducted on to the project. There have been over 12,500 training hours, over 600 toolbox talks, 7,000 daily briefings, bi-annual safety stand-downs and an entrance tunnel decorated to focus on site safety and ‘getting…
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Seasonal Garage Door Safety Tips and Maintenance Checks
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In recognition of National Garage Door Safety Month this May, Precision Garage Door Service®, a Neighborly® company, is sharing expert tips to help homeowners prevent injuries, avoid costly repairs and extend the life of their garage doors and openers. Warning Signs of a Failing Garage DoorWith increased garage use during warmer months, the risk of…
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‘Safety belongs to everyone’: What construction leaders value most
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction Safety Week provides the opportunity for reflection on best practices and a renewed commitment to training and compliance. But it is also a chance to explore new approaches and techniques that can help continue to improve…
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Safety leaders tout innovative data, planning practices
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s Construction Safety Week. Across the U.S., leaders in the industry are hosting stand-downs, conducting toolbox talks and ramping up training as a means of highlighting best practices and ensuring each worker on the jobsite gets home…
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Balfour Beatty Designates Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction Safety Initiative
This Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty has launched a new safety initiative that identifies live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction—joining OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four: falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards. The initiative reflects Balfour Beatty’s growing concern over the dangers posed by live traffic in and around work zones, following…
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Balfour Beatty Designates Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction Safety Initiative
This Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty has launched a new safety initiative that identifies live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction—joining OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four: falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards. The initiative reflects Balfour Beatty’s growing concern over the dangers posed by live traffic in and around work zones, following…
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Safety is More Than Injury Prevention – It’s a Shift to the Worker’s Whole Well-Being
Safety was once defined as preventing physical injury on the jobsite, but more recently the construction industry has recognized that safety should be approached in much broader terms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among male construction workers are 75% higher than men in the general population. Any comprehensive and…
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Survivor story: A safety expert shares his experience to help others
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. March 25, 2008, was forecasted to be a windy day in Miami. As a result, Manny Souza, project safety manager on the jobsite of the 47-story Paramount Bay waterfront condominium complex, told crews to cancel a scheduled…
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Ready to stand down? Construction Safety Week kicks off.
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction Safety Week begins Monday by calling on contractors to recommit to worker health and well-being, according to a new release from the event’s organizers. The construction industry’s annual week-long, safety-focused event is partnering with OSHA and…