Tag: worker
-
Firm fined after worker falls from roof and fractures skull
A construction company has been fined after a worker fell from the roof of a partially constructed barn in Shropshire. Dewi Williams Ltd had appointed the man to complete the installation of roof sheets onto a barn that was under construction at a site in Oswestry. On 2 September 2023, the worker was standing on…
-
To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’
Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. As more construction workers report experiencing anxiety and depression, more are also seeking help. Nonetheless, fear and stigma can still pose hurdles. That’s according…
-
To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’
Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. As more construction workers report experiencing anxiety and depression, more are also seeking help. Nonetheless, fear and stigma can still pose hurdles. That’s according…
-
Balfour Beatty facing legal action after worker death at nuclear site
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has revealed that Balfour Beatty will be prosecuted following a fatality at the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s (AWE) Aldermaston site. The health and safety charge relates to an incident which occurred at the site in West Berkshire on 6 July 2023. A 58-year-old construction worker died after sustaining fatal injuries.…
-
Highways firm handed £1m fine after worker death
A construction company has been fined £1 million after a road resurfacing project ended in tragedy in May 2022. Robert Morris, who was working on the project in Haringey, north London, was struck and killed by a reversing road-sweeper. Marlborough Highways Ltd, Morris’ employer, was handed the fine earlier this month following a joint investigation…
-
Two firms fined £95k after worker falls through rooflight
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has successfully prosecuted two companies after a construction worker fell through a rooflight at a factory, impaling his leg on machinery below. A.T. Lee Properties Ltd and LJH Property Ltd were fined a combined total of more than £95,000 following the incident in Keighley, Yorkshire. Directors for each firm…
-
Why Worker Wellness Matters on the Jobsite
Construction sites have always been demanding environments. Deadlines are tight, expectations are high, and the work itself is physically and mentally challenging. For decades, the emphasis on jobsite performance has centered on productivity, safety compliance, and cost management. While those factors remain critical, there is another dimension that deserves equal attention: worker wellness. Worker wellness…
-
Construction Worker Quit Rate Hits Nine-Year Low
The construction industry had 306,000 job openings at the end of July, an increase of 64,000 from the previous month and 77,000 year over year, according to an analysis of federal data by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The job opening rate also rose to its highest level in over a year. However, ABC Chief…
-
Jobsite risk is rising. It’s time to benchmark AI-powered worker safety tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming construction operations and safety, both on jobsites and on the road between projects. For firms under pressure to meet project deadlines and keep crews safe, AI is designed to reduce risk, cut costs, and improve project efficiency. However, even with rapid AI advancements, safety gains in construction haven’t materialized…
-
Who is liable when a ‘borrowed’ construction worker gets hurt?
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. As construction companies increasingly rely on…