Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) National Safety Symposium, 3 - 4 September 2007,
Category: Construction
Impact effects on scaffold from safety harness attachments
Research to determine what would happen to the scaffold structure, when a scaffolder
Science and research outlook newsletter
The August 2007 edition of the newsletter is now available. Subjects covered in this issue
New stonemasonry microsite
A new manufacturing microsite providing leaflets and guidance for the stonemasonry industry.
HSE urges Welsh businesses make health and safety top priority
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging business in Wales to put good health and safety practice
Achieving behavioural change
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is pleased, with the full cooperation of Department of Work and Pensions
Safe use of quick hitch devices on excavators
This Sector Information Minute (SIM) aims to describe what a quick hitch is and discusses common failure modes
Falls and trips in construction - no laughing matter
The latest injury statistics show that 40% of all worker deaths in construction are caused by a fall from height.
Assessment of slip resistance of cement floors
Cement floors are present in many work places, particularly in the construction sector and in warehouses.
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
This Sector Information Minute (SIM) gives guidance to staff on the CSCS scheme and the implication
Construction hoists - Inspection, examination and maintenance
This Sector Information Minute (SIM) introduces the Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA),
Construction firms reminded to assess electricity risk
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction companies to carry out proper risk assessments
HSE takes enforcement action against Dartford crane company
Following the collapse of a tower crane in Croydon the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) served
Myth of the month for June
The myth: New regulations would require trapeze artists to wear hard hats.
Trips and falls in construction 2007
Throughout June and July 2007 HSE Construction Division Inspectors will aim to carry out over 1,000
Construction Infonet e-bulletin
April and May editions of construction infonet e-bulletin are now available.
Fine after steel beam causes fatal injury
HSE warned road haulage and steel fabrication companies of
Warning of asbestos dangers after prosecution
HSE has warned companies to take extra care when demolishing buildings containing
Public sector construction procurement
The broad aim of the research was to provide an evidence-based assessment of how well the public sector in
CDM regulations - early day debate
An Early Day Motion was tabled on 15 March 2007 which resulted in a debate on the CDM 2007 regulations.

