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The construction industry remains one of the UK’s most hazardous sectors, with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics showing that construction accounts for around 30% of all work-related fatalities. Despite significant improvements over recent decades, the complex nature of construction projects, combined with evolving regulatory requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual industry-specific health and safety statistics report for Great Britain. In summary, these include: 124 workers died in work-related incidents in 2024/25, of which 35 were in construction, compared to the average of 40 over the five-year period 2020/21 to 2024/25. The most common cause of fatal injuries

Throughout the winter months, ice and snow can occasionally be a threat to construction. With ice posing slip hazards and snow causing poor visibility, both can cause problems. The best advice is to avoid beginning a construction project during the worst months, but this isn’t always possible. Similarly, to heavy rain, melted snow and ice

In recent inspections by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 95% of employers failed to verify whether workers wearing hearing protection could still detect vital warning signals, such as fire alarms and vehicle reversing alerts. Although one in four workplaces had noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection, the HSE inspections revealed “concerning gaps” in implementation.

Construction site security and access control are fundamental aspects of health and safety management, essential for protecting workers, assets, and the public while ensuring compliance with UK regulations, particularly the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Effective site management requires a comprehensive approach to security that integrates physical measures, personnel management, and emergency procedures.

A new free guide provides designers, specifiers and installers with information to make informed decisions about the safe use of construction products. The Guide to Products Critical to Safe Construction, has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in collaboration with the Construction Products Association, the Code for Construction Product Information, the Institution

PUWER breaches on construction sites have increased by 29% following 7,000 inspections conducted by the Building Safety Group (BSG), which compared Q2 with Q3 this year. PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. It places duties on people and companies who own, operate, or have control over work equipment. PUWER regulations

The UK’s modular building industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, offering efficient and cost-effective construction solutions. However, this specialised construction sector presents unique health and safety challenges that must be addressed to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Here, BSG outlines

A Site Manager plays a pivotal role in construction project delivery, serving as the cornerstone of successful operations and safety management. With responsibility for overseeing daily site activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining worker safety, their role is both challenging and crucial. According to HSE statistics, construction remains one of the UK’s most hazardous industries,