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02/02/2026

Ensuring everything is correct from the very first day is an effective way to demonstrate to apprentices and inspectors that safety is the top priority.

02/02/2026

For demolition contractors, ensuring safety typically involves three main areas...

09/08/2023

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have been highlighting the dangers of not having access to the correct respiratory protection equipment throughout the summer. Regularly breathing construction dust can cause diseases like lung cancer, asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and silicosis. Construction workers have a high risk of developing these diseases because many common construction tasks can create high dust levels.

06/07/2022

This month is ‘Talk to Us’ month and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is shining the spotlight on the importance of talking about wellbeing with friends, loved ones, colleagues and professionals to prevent mental health issues reaching crisis point.

03/05/2022

Government data show that an estimated 2.6 million working days were lost in the Construction sector due to workplace injury and work-related illness in 2022/23. Improving communication is a key factor in accident and illness prevention. Read More

15/11/2019

Winter months can create difficult working conditions for construction teams. Slips, trips and falls are always a concern in construction, but frosty mornings, ice and snowfall mean there is an increased risk to contend with. Read More