How the Law Holds Construction Companies Accountable for Fatal Accidents

The post How the Law Holds Construction Companies Accountable for Fatal Accidents appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction is the deadliest industry in the United Kingdom. According to the Health and Safety Executive’s 2024/25 figures, 35 professionals lost their lives in work-related accidents during that period, more than in any other sector. Falls from height alone accounted for over half of those deaths, and the industry’s fatal injury rate stands at 4.8 […]

Preparing for the worst: Is your first aid training good enough?

UK construction sites are some of the safest in the world and regulations are enforced strictly. But accidents still happen. Are training standards high enough to prevent seriously injured victims becoming fatalities?  The post Preparing for the worst: Is your first aid training good enough? appeared first on Construction News.

How Switching to Universal Enhances Workplace Safety

The post How Switching to Universal Enhances Workplace Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Workplace injuries and accidents pose a significant risk to both employees and employers, with over 640,000 workplace injuries reported in the UK in 2019/20 alone. Switching to UniversalSafetyCo UK’s services can dramatically improve the safety environment of a workplace. By utilizing cutting-edge safety solutions, businesses can protect their staff and reputation, while potentially saving on […]

The essential workplace safety items you need on site

Job sites, particularly in high-accident areas like construction sites, require proper safety precautions. Accidents can and will happen, so it is vital to take measures to reduce the number of incidents and to respond accordingly when they do happen. The post The essential workplace safety items you need on site appeared first on Construction Management.

Government refuses SOG’s 545-home mixed-use Runcorn scheme

The government backed a planning inspector's view that the scheme's residents could be at risk from potential industrial accidents at the nearby Runcorn Chemicals Complex. The post Government refuses SOG’s 545-home mixed-use Runcorn scheme appeared first on Property Week.

How are safety protocols being enforced on-site to prevent accidents?