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25th October 2019

Construction site evacuation research reveals concerning findings

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) recently funded research into the response of construction site workers to a fire evacuation drill on a live site – with some alarming findings.

16th October 2019

What do the latest Fire and Rescue stats tell us?

Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) statistics in England for 2018-2019 were released recently.

1st October 2019

Do hand-arm vibration measurements need to be taken ‘on the tool’?

Yes. Hand-arm vibration measurements should be made with the transducer firmly attached to the vibrating surface.

30th September 2019

Fire and construction industries set out new competence measures

A wide-ranging set of measures to improve the competence of those who design, construct, inspect, maintain and operate higher risk residential buildings (HRRBs) and make them safer for the public was published in August 2019 by the Competence Steering Group (CSG) of the Construction Industry Council (CIC).

25th September 2019

Health and safety expert Ian strengthens Aegis team

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve strengthened our team with the recent appointment of Ian Dandy.

24th September 2019

What do the latest fatal accidents at work stats tell us?

The HSE has just released its provisional data on fatal accidents in the workplace. The headline figures show that 147 workers were killed at work in the UK in 2018-19, giving an increase of six fatalities from the 2017-18.

2nd August 2019

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

The use of powered hand tools for prolonged periods of time can lead to Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), a painful disabling disease of the hands affecting blood vessels, nerves and joints.
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29th July 2019

Noise at work

29th July 2019

Police Warning about driving whilst wearing a lanyard

The Police have advised motorists not to wear work passes on lanyards whilst driving due to the risk of serious injury if an airbag deploys in an accident.

5th July 2019

Construction Industry Training Board test changes

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Health, Safety and Environment test has been updated with effect from 26 June 2019. The intention is to make the test more accessible but also more demanding to pass.

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