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The UK construction industry presents a troubling paradox: despite increasingly robust safety regulations and technological advances, human behaviour continues to drive a disproportionate number of workplace incidents. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), human factors contribute to approximately 80% of construction accidents, with 40 fatal injuries recorded in 2022/23 alone. This persistent pattern

Great Britain’s OSH regulator announced a package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including publishing updated guidance that makes it clear that dry cutting is no longer permitted. This will be backed by a nationwide inspection programme to ensure businesses meet the new standards and don’t cut corners. The

With temperatures expected to climb over the coming days, please be aware of the dangers of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. – Reschedule work to cooler times of the day – Provide more frequent rest breaks and introduce shading to rest areas – Provide free access to cool drinking water – Introduce shading in areas

Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) remain embedded throughout the UK’s ground conditions, a legacy of decades of industrial activity and demolition. For construction businesses undertaking excavation work, encountering these hazardous materials is not a question of if, but when. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 mandates that operatives working with asbestos must receive appropriate training- yet many

The UK construction sector faces unprecedented pressure to modernise training delivery whilst maintaining rigorous safety standards. Microlearning – short, focused modules typically lasting 3-7 minutes – and ‘just-intime’ training delivered at the point of need represent innovative approaches gaining traction across sites nationwide. However, whilst these digital solutions offer undeniable benefits, construction firms must recognise

The UK construction industry stands at a critical juncture. Where once hard hats and high-visibility jackets symbolised the entirety of workplace safety, today’s regulatory landscape demands equal attention to what cannot be seen: the psychological wellbeing of the workforce. With construction workers three times more likely to die by suicide than the national average and