Health & Safety
“Serious gaps” found in protecting workers from excessive noise
3 Oct 25
Three-quarters of noisy workplaces lacked essential knowledge on maintaining hearing protection equipment, inspections have found.
RAAC removal progress
26 Sep 25
The government has announced significant progress in its RAAC programme.
Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality
13 Aug 25
Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality, with one in two Brits saying HSE training is skipped due to time pressure.
A new chapter for the Building Safety Regulator
12 Aug 25
A package of potentially significant reforms to the makeup of the Building Safety Regulator have been announced.
Seddon collaborates with ‘Mates in Mind’ to better support sub-contractors
2 May 25
Seddon Housing Partnerships and UK mental health charity Mates in Mind are collaborating to improve workplace wellbeing in the construction sector.
Radical action to speed up removal of unsafe cladding
18 Dec 24
The government has set out tough new targets to fix unsafe buildings in England.
The Grenfell Legacy – why we need to rethink fire safety
13 Dec 24
As many reflect on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and its recommendations, it's important to recognise that the issues brought to light extend far beyond high-rise residential buildings
AI Exoskeleton technology trial shows potential for reducing back injuries
9 Dec 24
AI driven exoskeletons aimed at preventing workplace fatigue and back problems has been successfully trialled at TECHNAL UK.
Government should publish a target date for ending cladding remediation
20 Nov 24
NAO report brings new recommendations on cladding remediation
Wellbeing sacrificed for profit
23 Oct 24
A new report by the APM calls for greater strategic leadership to improve employee wellbeing and prevent it becoming a “bolt-on extra”
