by Goldcross | Mar 8, 2021 | Accidents, Construction
A construction company has been sentenced after a self-employed ground worker sustained life changing injuries in an incident involving a disc cutter. Truro Crown Court heard how on 1 June 2017, self-employed ground worker Morgan Prosser, contracted by MJL Contractors...
by Goldcross | Mar 2, 2021 | Construction
The legislation that allows the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to impose a levy on the industry requires that it undertakes wide consultation every three years. This is to confirm that the construction industry is happy to continue putting money into a...
by Goldcross | Feb 28, 2021 | Accidents, Construction
A north west contractor has been sentenced after disturbing asbestos during demolition works and damaging underground cables that resulted in severe disruption to services. Blackpool Magistrates’ Court heard how Peter Walling’s company had been contracted to demolish...
by Goldcross | Feb 26, 2021 | Accidents, Construction
An article in the Guardian indicates that the 6500 figure is likely to be an underestimate, as preparations for 2022 world cup tournament continue. More than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have died in Qatar since it won...
by Goldcross | Feb 22, 2021 | Accidents, Construction
Property partnership Alex Brewster and Sons has been fined £4,000 after an employee fell through a roof light. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard how on 19 April 2016, two employees were removing roofing panels from a derelict shed in Midlothian. One of the workers stepped...
by Goldcross | Feb 19, 2021 | Construction, General
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Peter Baker, HSE’s current Director of Building Safety and Construction, will take up the post with...
