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The hidden cost of ignoring health and safety in the workplace revealed
35% of manual construction workers say bosses put profits before people…
The importance of ‘smart’ employee protection - particularly for those working alone or out of earshot of colleagues
Naz Dossa, CEO at technology safety specialists Peoplesafe, examines the increasingly important role technology has to play in employee protection.
Mecalac unveils major evolutions to its MDX site dumper range
Following the global success of its MDX range and the recent launch of its 3.5-tonne variant, the 3.5MDX, which has set new standards in terms of safety, comfort, and performance, Mecalac has announced a series of major evolutions to its site dumper portfolio.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles supports Surfwell emergency services mental health initiative
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is supporting new emergency services mental health initiative, Surfwell, with a loan of three Volkswagen vans. One Crafter and two Caravelles will be used to support the charity throughout the summer.
Strong performance for the Health and Safety Products market due to Covid-19 Pandemic
The UK market has continued to perform strongly, buoyed by increased demand for PPE and hygiene products due to Covid, although overall market performance differs dramatically by sector, due to the lockdown measures imposed on businesses in 2020/early 2021.
A big step forward for new adult mental health unit in Manchester costing £105 million
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) reached a significant milestone, after the Trust Board and Manchester Health & Care Commissioning approved the Full Business Case (FBC) for a project to deliver a new adult mental health unit for Manchester patients at North Manchester General Hospital.
Keep masks on while working on site, urges industry body
Building firms are being urged to carry on asking their workforce to wear masks while working in enclosed spaces or on busy sites by the Construction Leadership Council, CLC.
New safety warning as a third of British adults say they would risk all by stepping onto the railway track to retrieve their mobile phone
Shocking new survey results have revealed that a third of British adults are prepared to risk life and limb to retrieve an everyday object (mobile phone / purse or wallet 33%, keys 31%) from the track despite being fully aware of the dangers.
Fears that lack of mental-health support for construction workers could lead to suicide
Initiatives aimed at protecting the mental health of construction workers may not be getting to those who need them, leading to an increased risk of suicide, researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University have warned.
Manchester Piccadilly escalator trials virus busting technology
Space-age technology is being trialled at Manchester Piccadilly station to give passenger escalators added protection from COVID-19.