BSI has updated BS 5975:2019 – Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework, to give recommendations for temporary structures on building sites, with practical guidelines for design, specifications, construction and the use and dismantling of
Surprisingly, despite the dangers, high-voltage electrical engineering can often be one of the safest areas to work. While it might sound like a daunting way to spend your nine-to-five, John Smith, managing director at Smith Brothers, looks at some of the sector’s
A builder and electrician have been fined for carrying out dangerous (not to mention shoddy) electrical work on a domestic property in Dudley.
In an environment such as the Gotthard Railway Tunnel, fire safety is of paramount importance. This is why Spelsberg was trusted to provide its fire-resistant enclosures.
On 26 February 2019, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Working at Height launched its landmark report, Staying Alive: Preventing Serious Injury and Fatalities while Working at Height. Tim Bissett, technical manager for fall protection at MSA Safety, shares his thoughts on the
The installation of fall protection systems can be perceived as an inconvenience or, worse yet, an opportunity for cost-cutting. Fall protection equipment is vital to the safety of those that work at height but can count for little if incorrectly installed. That’s
New rules introduced in Scotland to improve household safety could be even tighter, says an industry specialist.
Quartzelec, an independent engineering service provider, was awarded the prestigious ISO 45001:2018 Health & Safety Management System certification last month for key locations and businesses related to its Rotating Machine Services business.
Research from the Consumer Protection Alliance has found that over half of Brits (55%) do not unplug electric appliances that are not designed to be left on, whilst 52% do not know how to test their smoke alarm for functionality.
SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians has been boosted by Scottish Government’s Call for Evidence.
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