Government must give clearer guidance on building sites says British Safety Council As the UK heads into at least three weeks of lockdown, concerns are being raised across the country …
HALO founder offers support for older and vulnerable community members Scottish businesswoman, Marie Macklin CBE, has offered a package of support to the communities of Kilmarnock which will help tackle …
Dedicated KBB and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group and TT Training Academy have issued a checklist to encourage companies to support the mental wellbeing of its staff, as the Covid-19 …
The heating and plumbing industry carry out essential frontline work to maintain the supply of heating and hot water to UK homes, schools, hospitals and businesses. It still needs to …
Workers across the UK preparing for a potential Coronavirus shutdown are using creative ways to make home office space. Worried workers across the country and preparing for a potential shutdown …
Leading acoustic insulation systems manufacturer and supplier Sound Reduction Systems has been awarded the highly respected Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation in recognition of its Sonata installation team’s health and safety excellence. …
The intelligent Lo-Carbon Response 7 from Vent-Axia is a new filterless unitary fan designed to meet the specific needs of social housing. Replacing Vent-Axia’s original Lo-Carbon Response, the new Lo-Carbon …
With falls from height still a substantial contributor to construction deaths, it is imperative that equipment on roofs is as safe as possible. Poorly secured cables on flat roofs are …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia welcomes the latest joint report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Physicians on the health impact …
Points of access to raised surfaces are one of the most dangerous areas in industrial buildings such as warehouses, logistics centres and factories. Though you might have hand railing or …
In an effort to halt the growing numbers of tradespeople contracting fatal asbestos related diseases, one of the UK’s leading authorities on asbestos training is urging employers to deliver asbestos …
Ensuring the safety of those who work at height on buildings should be a priority for both site managers and designers. Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, foreseeable …
During the 20th century, asbestos was seen as a miracle material, used across the construction industry for various projects. Prior to it being deemed a serious health hazard due to …
The case for designing and building schools in a way that contributes to positive student wellbeing grows ever stronger as new research comes to light. But did you know that …
Market-leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia has shown its design leadership in tackling the problems of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in the home with three products being shortlisted in two categories …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the publication of guidance on ‘Indoor Air Quality at Home’ from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Following on from …
Aico, the UK market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched Issue 10 of its highly popular Product Selector. The new version features the same ring bound …
Durakerb – part of the Econpro Group that transform waste and by-product into sustainable products and solutions – says that alternatives to traditional concrete road kerbs are essential for highway …
Children arriving at school hungry because there is no food at home is a growing problem for teachers. Reach2 Academy Trust which runs schools in Essex has teamed with Amica …
Grenfell inquiry shows that the regulatory regime failed – we must honour the victims by ensuring this tragedy is never repeated. The British Safety Council has today responded to the …
Airtech, the ventilation specialists, is supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (4-10 November 2019.) Run by the UK Radon Association, this year the campaign is focusing on recent research from Public …
Our Kee Access range of fittings have been developed to help satisfy the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 (previously DDA) and Building Regulation Approved Document M. One of these requirements is …
Work at height is one of the most dangerous types of work to carry out. The most recent HSE statistics shows that 40 workers suffered a fatal injury as a result of …
Easi-Dec’s bespoke access platforms and Step-Overs are an ideal and popular solution for allowing safe access over obstacles on roofs. However, these innovative and durable systems can be just as …
Kee Systems have provided a combination of safety products at the Twinings facility in Andover to provide a first-class edge protection solution for staff members accessing the rooftop. Twinings is …
British Safety Council welcomes King’s College London’s research demonstrating a direct link between air pollution and health emergencies. More work is now needed on the effects of exposure on outdoor …
More than a third risk prosecution by not holding accurate Health & Safety compliance records – 67% of construction companies admit they would fail or ‘might scrape through’ an ‘on …
The Scaffolding Association (SA) is the UK’s largest independent not-for-profit trade organisation representing scaffolding and access contractors and manufacturers. Membership numbers are growing fast with over 400 companies from a …
As a leading figure in the world of fire door and doorset manufacture, Vicaima are pleased to endorse the latest Fire Door Safety Day, held on 23 October 2019 at …
Despite the introduction of stricter, more organised design regulations over the past few decades, modern roofs remain a hotbed of hazards and obstacles. With everything from cable beds to fragile …
Fragile roofs pose a serious risk to both life and limb throughout the UK, with nine people falling to their deaths each year. Common on older or industrial buildings such …
With summer ending and the autumn weather already rearing its ugly head, contractors and tradesmen who work at height are once again facing the unpleasant reality of British weather. When …
Safesite Ltd – Comprehensive Bespoke Rooftop Safety Solutions We have recently provided Wolverhampton Wanderers FC with a bespoke rooftop safety solution to allow the Club to video training sessions safely …
Sloping and pitched roofs are a common sight on buildings across Scotland. Often found on social housing or commercial buildings, sloped roofs offer many benefits over other types of design, …
Specifying and procuring doors for social housing, can present many challenges in the market conditions we find ourselves in today. With often competing and exacting criteria to contend with, it …
News that London’s homebuyers are being offered 20 per cent discounts for homes in polluted streets is a wakeup call for us all. It reflects the magnitude of the problem …
Local gas engineer offers advice and insights on common heating and boiler issues that can save homeowners money, time and possibly even lives. Gas Safety Week is the 16th – …
When you have a safety system installed on your roof, or on the roof of a building you manage, you might feel you’ve done your bit for health and safety. …
When you think of working at height, the water industry is probably one of the last sectors where you think this will be an issue, think again! Work at height …
Finding the right roof window installer can be quite a daunting task. Several factors must be taken into consideration – these will help ensure the installer you choose has the …
