health & safety

Operators urged to use safety control levers to prevent unintended movement

Builders urged to seek help as construction suicide rate remains three times the UK average

Updated advice helps employers and workers manage risks of abuse, threats and attacks in the workplace

Scaffolding, excavation support and temporary works among NCC programmes this autumn

Automated drilling replaces manual crews on Engelberg Tunnel upgrade, offering lessons for UK concrete infrastructure projects

New VoltMax tools offer cordless concrete surface prep with zero emissions and reduced HAV

HSE urges clear training and supervision to keep young people safe at work

New contractor category added as MPA calls for 2026 Health & Safety Award submissions

New plan aims to boost safety and workforce resilience across UK construction

No legal maximum exists—but HSE says steps must be taken to manage heat risk

New resource highlights client influence on safety, sustainability and project outcomes

Updated workplace first aid rules urge employers to factor in mental health and life-threatening injuries

New starters in construction face highest accident risk in first six months on the job