HSE Construction inspectors are carrying out an intensive inspection initiative during February and March 2012, focusing on the refurbishment/building site risks that make construction one of Britain’s most dangerous industries – working at height safely, good order on site, and the risks associated with the removal of asbestos.

Two Bromsgrove firms have been fined after an employee had a thumb, index finger and most of his middle finger severed in machinery.

Redditch Magistrates’ Court heard how on 29 October 2008, an employee of Non-Flam (Sawdust) Co Ltd was instructed to work for KSR (UK) Ltd. Both companies manufacture products for absorbing chemical and [...]

Competence in Health and Safety – Who’s the Judge?
Where:Aversion Ltd, Unit 6 Turnberry Park, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7LE.
When:Monday 18th October 2010
Timings:08:00 – 10:00
Cost:Nil – Free briefing
Why the Briefing is relevant:
 The HSE is now focussing attention on “competency” and asking some very awkward questions, which could fundamentally [...]

We are holding an Open Day, at our new facilities at Turnberry Park on the 30th July 2010. 
The Open Day is an opportunity for those who wish to attend to view our recently completed office, training and meeting rooms, meet the Aversion team and raise some funds for our chosen charity “Help for Heroes”. 
During the day [...]

FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) have launched a 4-day training course for those required to work at height to rig safety nets from open steel work.  The FASET Specialist Rigger Qualification. 
FASET are the trade association serving the safety net industry in the UK and Ireland and have developed the course/qualification in conjunction with NARC [...]

A 58-year-old employee suffered multiple injuries after being hit by a heavy load on a congested residential building site in Victoria, London.
City of London Magistrates’ Court heard on 30 April that Stephen James, 58, had been directing crane drivers at the site, on 17 September 2007. He had been slinging a load of 20 strong [...]

A Hertfordshire company has been fined after a worker was seriously hurt when he was struck by steel beams falling from a tower crane.

Stephen James, 58, was working as a slinger (a person directing crane drivers) for John Doyle Construction Ltd at a residential development at Wilton Plaza in Victoria in September 2007.
City of London [...]

Safe use of telehandlers

Marble City Ltd and directors Gavin and Jamie Waldron have been prosecuted following a fatal incident in March 2008 when granite and marble slabs were being unloaded from a vehicle.
Judge Taylor at Southwark Crown Court heard that director Gavin Waldron was supervising the unloading operation at the time of the death.
Six tonnes of stone slab [...]

ConstructionSkills is the Sector Skills Council and the Industry Training board for the Construction Industry.  It works with organisations within the Industry to ensure that they have the skilled workforce required for their business who know how to work safely.  The organisation is funded by the Construction Companies who use it as they pay a [...]