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Repeat-offending Contractor is fined for unsafe practices
In these columns we frequently report individual failings and misdemeanours on the part of building firms. However this recent court case is exceptional in that it results from not one, but no...
Building firm prosecuted for safety lapse as worker falls and is hit by a bus
A leading building contractor was this month fined £12,000 plus substantial costs after one of its workers fell from a cherry picker causing him to be...
Forklift accidents highlight need for training by household names
The construction sector may feel that the never-ending stories of court cases are evidence of a problem exclusive to them. But if we turn our attention...
Asbestos danger is ignored at builders’ peril
The deadly legacy of decades of using asbestos in construction will be with us for a long time to come. It is rightly a hot topic with Health & Safety inspectors, both from the HSE and Local...
Asbestos Safety Survey reveals lack of Awareness
The arrival of the new Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012, which came into force this month, highlights the need for widespread...