How Occupational Health Awareness Has Changed Over Time

The post How Occupational Health Awareness Has Changed Over Time appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The risks lurking in Britain’s workplaces went largely unspoken fifty years ago. Fumes and repetitive strain were simply part of the job. Today, employers and regulators understand that occupational health is about far more than avoiding accidents, recognising the slow, cumulative harm that certain jobs can cause over years or even decades.  That shift in […]

Powered access fatalities drop by a quarter globally in 2025

Fatal accidents involving powered access dropped by nearly a quarter globally, according to a report issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). The post Powered access fatalities drop by a quarter globally in 2025 appeared first on Construction Management.

Skills shortage risks making workplaces more dangerous, RoSpa warns

The skills shortages the civil engineering and construction industries are experiencing risk making workplaces more hazardous, a new report from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has warned. The post Skills shortage risks making workplaces more dangerous, RoSpa warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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