Articles tagged with "CDM"
CDM Failure causes concrete collapse at University
A leading construction firm was lucky to escape more serious consequences when 7 workers fell due to a scaffolding collapse which released over 250 tonnes of wet concrete during the constructio...
Warning given about HSE Construction Safety Crackdown
February/March 2012
Ever since HSE announced its prioritisation policy for 2012, it has been apparent that the construction sector was going to be at the top of their list for...
The London 2012 Olympic Park – a model for CDM best practice?
The construction industry can be a dangerous place in which to work. But the enormous London 2012 Olympic Park construction project has taken the lead in its approach to health and safety in a...
The Million-Pound Asbestos Case
A reminder to all that even the largest and most prestigious firms can fall foul of the law came recently when Marks and Spencer were given a massive fine (£1 million plus £600,000 costs) for...
Refurbishment Works – Electrical Danger
As the new-build construction sector continues to suffer, many contractors rely upon refurbishment work. Individuals and firms are tending to stay put and upgrade or extend their buildings....