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Do younger construction workers understand the risks of asbestos?
It’s now around two decades since several major economies banned the use of asbestos, as the world gradually woke up to the severe effects it can have on workers’ health.
What can construction learn from Japan?
Why are Japanese construction sites among the safest in the world? 
APEX Women in Powered Access event
Networking event for women working across powered access to be hosted by IPAF during APEX
Leading global crane expert Klaus Meissner joins ESTA management
Crane expert Klaus Meissner joins European mobile crane and specialized transport association ESTA
Two construction workers killed at John F. Kennedy airport
Two construction workers died at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Monday after being trapped under construction rubble.
Construction workplace stress: How to manage it
As Stress Awareness Month begins, International Construction examines what causes stress in construction and what to do about it.
UK government invites Kingspan for talks on fire safety compensation after Grenfell disaster
The UK housing secretary Michael Gove has invited construction products manufacturer Kingspan for talks about paying for remediation on buildings where its combustible insulation was installed inappropriately.
US’s ‘safest’ construction company named
Hensel Phelps has won the title of the ‘safest construction company’ in 2022 in the USA.
IPAF power line safety guidance released
Comprehensive guidance launched at ConExpo part of High Voltage! campaign 
Vita shows load safety software
Company to demonstrate load navigator software at ConExpo
Government responds to fears Work at Height Regs will be scrapped
The Bill seeks to remove EU-derived laws that remain on the UK statute book following Brexit
Easybook Training partners with Veriforce
Deal creates easy way to book Veriforce training courses online
Cause identified in Hong Kong tower crane collapse
Contractor among 67 prosecutions for tower crane collapse attributed to foundation failure
NCCCO Foundation updates “most similar certifications”
The Foundation has made changes based on new telehandler certification availability. 
New OSHA enforcement is coming, says NDA
Health and safety guidance aims to deter non-compliant employers
Manitowoc provides job training to women in need
Since July 2022, ten women have been trained by Manitowoc in welding and assembly operations, and are now helping build mobile hydraulic cranes, crawler cranes, and boom trucks. 
Delta Plus and Mips partner on safety helmets
Agreement will see launch of hard hat range for construction workers
CPA event to highlight supply and energy challenges
2023 rental industry conference to take place in UK later this year
Reducing the risks of trapping and crushing incidents with MEWPs
Working at height associations publish MEWP entrapment safety guide
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