All Health & safety Articles

Why construction workers are more at risk of suicide and what to do about it
What can cause suicide among construction workers and where can they and their employers find support?
NDA starts beta testing new certification
Association encourages contractors to participate in Demolition Supervisor exam
The challenges of building the world’s longest railway tunnel
Brenner Base Tunnel chief engineer explains some of the biggest challenges behind building the world’s longest railway tunnel.
EDA to publish recycled products guide
 “Comprehensive” guide to help ease contractors’ concerns about circular economy and recycling
Judge declares Texas law that would ban construction workers’ water breaks unconstitutional
A judge in Texas, USA, has ruled a new law that would effectively ban water breaks for construction workers by eroding cities’ power to enact local rules as unconstitutional.
Three failures of RAAC concrete in UK schools prompted government action
Three failures of “non-critical” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in English schools prompted new guidance of the material in education settings.
Industry experts speak on RAAC
Two industry experts talk about the issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)
Construction under fire: Building a wind farm in a major conflict zone
Lucy Barnard speaks to construction workers braving Russian missile attacks to build it
Algeco to offer turnkey handover electrical testing service
Post service “spearheads” new additions to turnkey segment
McGovern Plant Hire announces Xwatch partnership
Safety systems added to McGovern’s Hitachi fleet
Falcon Cranes opens new training facility
Tower crane rental company invests in its training yard
Scaffolding: Is it a plank? Or a platform?
Is a scaffold without a platform a scaffold? Is a scaffold without planks still a scaffold? Industry veteran David Glabe weighs in
UAE city begs contractors to secure demolition sites
“Determination to implement the best practices in demolition” prompts site inspections
How climate change is taking its toll on bridges
Could a spate of high-profile bridge collapses to have hit the headlines this year be linked to climate change?
Link-Belt appoints training manager
Chris Perry will be responsible for managing and directing all aspects of Link-Belt training programs. 
Liebherr USA recognized as top employer for interns
This annual award is distributed to 100 employers in Virginia who enhance student’s skills for post-grad opportunities. 
20 killed in Indian bridge construction collapse
A total of 20 people have died and three were injured after a launcher and girder weighing 1,950 tons collapse during the construction of a bridge near Mumbai in India.
Demo association launches worker training course
OADC’s Demolition Worker Certification Program aims to promote skilled labour 
Crumbling UK hospitals highlight problems with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
Why reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is proving to be a headache for the owners of older buildings and why good inspection, remediation and maintenance are crucial.
Radius Group launches ground control system for towers
Lifting provider now able to operate a tower crane using a teleoperated ground control system
Load More