Latest news for Health and Safety Executive 
HSE inspectors aim to stop dangerous practices on building sites London(18/03/2010)
Construction is one of Britain’s most dangerous industries. Falls from height remains one of the most common causes of fatalities and major injuries in the construction sector in Great Britain, with more than five incidents recorded every day. During 2008/09, 11 people died and 1,553 were injured in the London area while working in construction. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to raise awareness of construction site risks and prev... [more]
HSE ladder exchange has proved a real success(15/03/2010)
Falls from ladders account for over a quarter of all fall accidents in this country and this is sometimes down to misuse but often due to ladders not being fit for purpose. In 2008/09 a total of 35 workers died and over 4000 employees suffered major injury as a result of a fall from height in the workplace. Many of these incidents could be avoided by using the right equipment and taking simple precautions. Nearly 7000 dodgy ladders have been s... [more]
HSE inspectors' intensive inspection initiative aims to stop dangerous practices on building sites London(04/03/2010)
Construction is one of Britain’s most dangerous industries. During 2008/09, 11 people died and 1,553 were injured in the London area while working in construction. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to raise awareness of construction site risks and prevent unnecessary injuries and deaths. The inspection initiative – which started on 3 March – will focus on refurbishment or roofing work. Inspectors will make unannounced visits to ensur... [more]
HSE opens consultation for a statutory scheme to register tower cranes(26/08/2009)
Around 2400 tower cranes are thought to be operated in Britain, with around 1800 in use at any one time. Eight people have been killed in incidents involving tower cranes since 2000, including one member of the public. Proposals for a statutory scheme to register tower cranes have been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE is committed to establishing a scheme by April 2010 and is consulting on the details of how it would ope... [more]
One in five construction firms are failing health and safety checks(24/08/2009)
The aim of the Health and Safety Executive is to prevent death, injury and ill health to those at work and those affected by work activities. Employers are being urged to prepare for future inspections, following the latest national inspection initiative carried out by the Health and Safety Executive. 1,759 refurbishment sites were visited and 2,145 contractors were checked to see whether they were complying with health and safety regulations... [more]
Construction companies prosecuted for poor Health and Safety management(25/10/2007)
In 2005/2006, there were 59 fatal injuries to construction workers. After falling from height the most common causes of fatal injury are being struck by a moving or falling object, being struck by a moving vehicle and contact with electricity. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned companies that they risk enforcement action if they continue to pursue poor management systems. The warning follows the prosecution of two companies at... [more]
Other construction systems and equipment news
Construction equipment and machines: Aerial work & lifting - Asphalt production & Paving - Concrete production, transport & finishing - Cranes - Crushing, demolition & recycling - Drilling & tunnelling - Earthmoving & hauling - Engines, components & transmissions - Mining equipment - Rock & aggregates processing - Trucks & Trailers - Work tools & attachments - OEM Solutions - Parts & accessories -
Construction markets: Civil Engineering - Demolition & Scrap - Agriculture & Forestry - General construction - Government & Military - Harbor works - Industrial & materials handling - Landscaping - Mining, Quarry and Aggregates - Oil & Gas, Utilities - Recycling & waste management - Roads and bridges construction - Tunnelling & underground
