Five SCS workers removed from HS2 job after air rifle incident

Five workers have been removed from the HS2 rail project after an air rifle was brought onto a site and fired by night-shift workers. The incident took place at a West Ruislip site run by the Skanska, Costain and Strabag (SCS) joint venture. SCS is… The post Five SCS workers removed from HS2 job after air rifle incident appeared first on Construction News.

Builder severely injured in Banbury site scaffolding collapse

Two workers hospitalised after partial collapse at 19-flat project

HSE investigates building collapse as two injured

Two workers have been taken to hospital, one with severe injuries, after a building partially collapsed in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The incident happened in Lower Cherwell Street where a former car sales site is being redeveloped into 19 apartments. Thames Valley Police told Construction News nine… The post HSE investigates building collapse as two injured appeared first on Construction News.

Georgia Massage Envy Workers Negotiate First Union Contract

Newly unionized Massage Envy workers in Stockbridge, Ga., made history today as they held their first-ever day of collective bargaining for their first union contract. The workers won their union this May, and are the first in the nation to successfully unionize at Massage Envy. Their contract is believed to be the first union contract […] <p>The post Georgia Massage Envy Workers Negotiate First Union Contract first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

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>

In post Brexit EU, could a visit visa be the answer instead of the points- based immigration system which can cause delays and additional costs? - Published by Weightmans

British construction companies have long relied on workers from the European Union (“EU”) for short and medium-term construction projects. Prior to Brexit, this was seamless from an immigration perspective. Not any longer.We have looked at whether visit visas might be a solution to this widescale problem.

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

Crossrail - Underground Safety (for workers)

What are the acceptable noise exposure levels for construction workers according to OSHA standards?