Controlling the risks associated with construction work requires careful planning and effective management. And method statements are a key part of doing exactly that. Method statements provide detailed step-by-step information…

Hearing loss in construction isn’t rare. Finding a building site where noise levels don’t exceed safe limits is effectively impossible. Vehicles, power tools, heavy machinery – practically all of the…

May is Building Safety Month. The event is led by the International Code Council (ICC), a global non-profit organisation dedicated to making buildings safer. Every May, the ICC campaigns to…

The majority of workplace fatalities happened in the construction industry last year. Falls from height were the most dangerous accident, killing 40 people. Being struck by a moving object came…

Anyone who works in the construction industry knows that there are a vast number of risks. According to the figures from the Labour Force Survey, there was an average of…

Construction is the most dangerous industry in the UK. On average, 42 construction workers are killed on the job each year. Most fatal accidents involve a fall from height, but…

Excavations are a fundamental part of construction, essential for laying foundations, installing utilities and shaping landscapes. But these tasks come with significant risks that threaten the safety of workers and…

Equip Duty Holders with Essential Breaking Ground Safety Knowledge We’re delighted to announce the launch of our IIRSM-approved Breaking Ground in Construction for Duty Holders Training course. It’s designed to…

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, campaigners spend the month raising awareness of the disease and ways to protect against it. Most attention is rightfully paid to smoking,…