5 ways to prevent injuries on a construction site

The construction sector is dangerous by nature. With heavy machinery, outdoor conditions and working at heights, these manual labour jobs can be fraught with potential injuries. Despite the industry being a lot safer today than it was some time ago, there are still many places where construction can improve in order to reduce workplace injuries.… Continue reading 5 ways to prevent injuries on a construction site

Construction: The Big C

Construction has a serious problem. According to research undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive, construction accounts for around 40% of all occupational cancers in the UK. This is a problem of enormous magnitude. This has an added level of severity as despite having almost one-half of all work-related cancers, the construction industry accounts for… Continue reading Construction: The Big C