All construction deaths articles
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NewsConstruction is UK鈥檚 deadliest industry, new figures show
30 people died in the industry in 2021/22
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NewsRydon fined 拢500,000 after building site death
HSE warns firms to properly oversee temporary works after worker dies following 14m fall
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NewsBuilder murdered by co-worker on Camden worksite
Murder investigation launched after builder found bashed to death
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Turning navvies into staff
In parts, the industry still resembles the one depicted in McAlpine鈥檚 Fusiliers. Can it be turned into one that is truly professional 鈥� where workers all pay tax and where it鈥檚 no more acceptable for someone to be killed than it is in a well-run factory?One reason for thinking it ...
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A welcome downturn in construction deaths
In 黑洞社区's health and safety channel this week we have the latest from the Health and Safety Executive, as they release statistics on the number of construction fatalities in the sector for 2008/09.As predicted by 黑洞社区 just weeks ago, the number of fatalities has hit a record low, but everything ...