Scaffolding firm fined £20,000 after worker killed by falling board

A scaffolding company has been fined £20,000 after an employee was fatally injured by a metal board that fell approximately 8 metres during dismantling work in Belfast. Samuel Magill, 60, was struck on the head at a construction site on Lisburn Road on 18 December… The post Scaffolding firm fined £20,000 after worker killed by falling board appeared first on Construction News.

Scaffolding firm fined £20,000 after worker killed by falling board

A scaffolding company has been fined £20,000 after an employee was fatally injured by a metal board that fell approximately 8 metres during dismantling work in Belfast. Samuel Magill, 60, was struck on the head at a construction site on Lisburn Road on 18 December… The post Scaffolding firm fined £20,000 after worker killed by falling board appeared first on Construction News.

How Unchecked Everyday Risks Impact Construction Site Safety

A construction site does not become dangerous all at once. More often, the warning signs appear in plain sight. A loose cable across a walkway, a missing guardrail, or a machine operating without a clear line of sight.  Workers may notice these hazards but continue working because the risks seem familiar or fixing them could […] <p>The post How Unchecked Everyday Risks Impact Construction Site Safety first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

HS2 to introduce measures to stop construction site’s ‘foul odour’

HS2 has agreed to introduce measures to stop a foul odour emanating from a construction site in North Warwickshire that is being exacerbated by the recent heat. North Warwickshire and Bedworth MP Rachel Taylor has led calls for the project team to intervene and for… The post HS2 to introduce measures to stop construction site’s ‘foul odour’ appeared first on Construction News.

HS2 agrees to mitigate ‘foul odour’ from construction site exacerbated by heat

HS2 has agreed to introduce further mitigation measures to stop a foul odour emanating from a construction site in North Warwickshire that is being exacerbated by the recent heat. The post HS2 agrees to mitigate ‘foul odour’ from construction site exacerbated by heat appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

What is the role of a mechanical engineer in construction site of any building, factory etc?