Tag Archives: Health and Safety

A project to improve health and safety measures has seen manufacturer JELD-WEN increase pedestrian and vehicle segregation across its Sheffield site. Protected pedestrian walkways have been introduced across all areas of the site where pedestrians and vehicles may need to interact, and all warehouses on site are now pedestrian-free zones, …

Werner, the access equipment manufacturer, is celebrating three years of its ‘Stepping Up to Safety’ campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness and improving safety for professionals working at height. Launched in 2022, the campaign offers a range of safety guides and practical advice, and has delivered guidance to …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins Group, is working with the University of Salford Manchester’s specialist acoustics testing team to conduct a study into the development of electric forklift truck sound alerts. The study was commissioned to address concerns about the quietness of an electric forklift truck compared to a traditional …

‏Woodhead Group has hosted a ‘mock trial’ of a serious on-site accident, to highlight the importance of robust health and safety policies.‏ ‏The trial took place in the Chambers at County Hall in West Bridgford, Nottingham, and has been carried out in partnership with Via, Safety Management Consultants AW Safety, …

Everybody has heard (and seen) the builder’s bum, but what about the plumber’s knee? New research released today has revealed that nearly 75% of working plumbers experience problems with their knees, yet only 41% have discussed the issue with their GP. The study conducted by The IPG – a leading …

Rudridge Gravesend has been awarded a top score of 8 in its latest Stay Safe Review. The annual audit, which is a legal requirement for the construction industry, ensures that the business is complying to the latest health and safety compliance standards. The review covers general housekeeping, yard management processes, …