Health & Safety

Keep British workers safe


With work related fatalities on the rise, the British Safety Council has pledged to campaign for safe and healthy workplaces.

Play the game or save lives?


UKCO speak to Bob Cummins, one of the UK’s leading practitioners in behavioural science within health and safety.

Passivhaus development achieves Secured by Design Gold Award


A Passivhaus development is the first of its kind to achieve Secured by Design Gold Award for security

Dangerous site conditions lead to prosecution


Poor Health and Safety conditions and welfare facilities have led to the prosecution.

BAM Nuttall targets vibrating tools


BAM Nuttall believes that over the years people have underplayed the impact of vibrating tools on people in the industry.

National Winners revealed at NHBC Health and Safety Awards


Recognised for their commitment to health and safety best practice.

Spotting the signs of modern slavery


The UK construction sector is a high risk industry for labour exploitation.

Landmark international fire safety standards


The IFSS Coalition will develop a high level set of fire safety standards.

What will happen to health and safety post-Brexit?


With Britain now preparing to leave the EU: what happens next to Health & Safety laws?

Mental Health in the Construction Industry


Male site workers in construction are three times more likely to commit suicide than the average UK male.