Latest Construction safety News 
Mobexx Work-Alone lone worker solution provides a clear view of field engineers and their vehicles to keep them safe
Mobexx has launched a lone worker safety solution for engineers working in hazardous and remote environments. The new computerised “Work-Alone” solution provides a clear view of field engineers and their vehicles. This keeps them safe and connects them to the office, wherever they may be working. Office-based staff use the Work-Alone system for live monitoring of mobile engineers and their vehicles on computer screen. This gives complete info... [more]
Online registration now open for Interbuild Onsite
Interbuild Onsite will provide a clear focus for exhibitors and visitors this year, thanks to the creation of six specific new zones dedicated to important product and business areas for the building trades. In addition to Commercial Vehicles and Tools, the principal featured zones at Interbuild Onsite now include Kitchens & Bathrooms, Painting, Decorating & Finishing, Installer (plumbing, heating and electrical), Flooring, an FMB Zone (Feder... [more]
WEBCERT overcomes the logistical complexity of maintaining tightly-regulated lifting and safety equipment
Management of complex inspection and certification programmes for onshore and offshore lifting equipment – often involving hundreds or thousands of components in different sites – is a challenging requirement for businesses to avoid accidents or expensive ‘downtime.’ Now Safety, Welding & Lifting (International) Ltd (SWL) of Invergordon in Easter Ross have launched an online management system which integrates the inspection, load testing and c... [more]
Lowe Engineering's Riser Pods prevent workers falling down riser shafts
Falls from height are of major concern to the construction industry. More workplace deaths result from falls than from any other incident and, according to the HSE, there were 21 fatalities and 938 non-fatal accidents caused by falls last year, with seven construction workers dying in October and November alone. Despite this, one in six sites fail to address the risks of working at height and in many cases, solutions preventing accidents in an... [more]
Ashleigh wins Silver NHBC Health and Safety Award
Ashleigh is the only Scottish company to have received the Silver Award at the NHBC Health and Safety Awards, which is only conferred on companies who have undergone a thorough audit of their health and safety procedures and clearly demonstrated that they meet the required levels of competence. In addition Ashleigh had two site managers commended for the best site category awards. Jimmy Phillips for the site at Milngavie for Bield Housing Ass... [more]
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Wiregrass Construction Co. cited for safety violations
A local construction company with a history of safety violations recently received notice of several more violations at an Ozark construction site, resulting in $287,500 in penalties.
‘Construction worker’ bank robber charged
The woman authorities say robbed three US Banks dressed in a white construction hat and orange reflective safety vest was charged yesterday with three felony counts of bank robbery and had bail set at $750,000.
Construction worker escapes electrocution
A construction worker was nearly electrocuted Tuesday, August 10, when he tried to start work on a electrical panel before the power was shut down.
Safety City Nights At Abilene Chick-Fil-A
For 3 Wednesday nights, Chick-Fil-A on South Clack will host "Safety City Nights" to help raise money for construction of a new classroom at Safety City.
Construction director threatened with jail
The High Court has threatened to jail the director of a construction company for six months for breaching orders relating to fire safety at an apartment complex car park.
Construction show to highlight latest industry trends, technology
IN AN effort to bring the latest technology and trends in construction to other parts of the country, a trade show that has been held only in Manila for the last 20 years will be holding separate show read more
Man trapped when vehicle overturns at Ocean Township construction site
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A construction worker was trapped under a front-end loader around noon today after the vehicle overturned on a steep dirt incline at a construction site on Route 35 off the Asbury Circle.
Construction work to delay first day of school at Makefield Elementary
In a letter to parents this week, Donna McCormick-Miller, principal of Makefield Elementary School, said the school’s new opening day will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, instead of Sept. 1 due to the ongoing renovation and construction at the school.
Construction on Liberty Grove enters next phase
All northbound traffic on Liberty Grove Road from State Highway 66 has been shifted to the new pavement of the northbound service road for the President George Bush Turnpike.
‘Construction worker’ bank robber nabbed
A woman who robbed multiple banks around the Bay Area while wearing a white construction hat and orange reflective safety vest was arrested yesterday morning after a 60-officer, three-county task force effort.
