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10 ways to tackle a ‘health and safety gone mad’ attitude

WebPeople have a job to do after all, and there absolutely can be examples when safety mechanisms can be so rigorous, they become restrictive. Worse still, they can …

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Site Report: Cantillon’s most complex demolition

WebSite Report: Cantillon’s most complex demolition. With the World Demolition Awards shortlists announced later this month, we look back at a winning entry from 2021, …

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OSHA vaccination mandate: NDA ‘monitoring developments’

WebThe US National Demolition Association (NDA) said it is “monitoring ongoing legal developments” with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …

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Contractor fined US$220,000 following death of an employee

WebContractor fined US$220,000 following death of an employee. Leila Steed Editor, Demolition & Recycling International. 12 April 2024 3 min read. A demolition …

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Challenges and change

WebThe profession needs to maintain its voice to continually reinforce this point, until the mindset step-change is complete. Health and safety. Health and safety …

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UK safety body emphasises importance of planning

WebHealth and Safety Executive reminds demolition contractors of safety management requirements

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Keeping demolition workers healthy and safe

WebWG Safety & Environmental and its team of consultants knows the importance of effective noise management. It aims to help businesses from various …

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How one company is leading by example on employee wellness …

WebThe in-house holistic training aims to help the company’s 185 employees to maintain “positive health and wellbeing by teach self-awareness techniques”.

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AEM and OSHA form ‘safety alliance’

WebThe AEM joined the Associated General Contractors, Common Ground Alliance, International Union of Operating Engineers, National Utility Contractors …

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NFDC joins the national Working Minds mental health campaign

WebSet up by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - the UK’s national safety regulator, the Working Minds campaign comprises an online learning resource that aims …

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NFDC offers to assist Didcot tragedy investigation

Web24 February 2023 2 min read. The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) in the United Kingdom has renewed its offer to help the investigation into the 2016 tragedy …

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Finning to train mental health first aiders

WebAn employer of around 1,300 people, the company said it would train 30 more of its employees in mental health, to better support “everyone across the company”.

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Demolishing and decommissioning power plants

WebDemolishing and decommissioning power plants. Steve Ducker Desk Editor, Off Highway Research. 13 July 2022 7 min read. Currently Mississippi Valley …

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Skanska secures US$90m contract for hospital expansion

WebSkanska is a mutil-national, multi-division construction company. It is headquarters (pictured) are located in Stockholm, Sweden. (Image courtesy Skanska) …

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Which contractors are joining the HVO revolution

WebAs president of the UK’s trade association for the demolition sector, the National Federation of Demolition Contractors, Crooks has signed the Derbyshire-based …

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What happens if construction companies breach safety regulations

WebAccording to the HSE, British businesses are fined an average of £147,000 (US$173,000) per convicted case. Additionally, the injured employee can also claim …

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Decommissioning of power plant hits its peak

WebThe decommissioning of the site, which will cost a total of €60 million (US$61.2 million), includes all works necessary to leave the site in a condition suitable …

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Michele O’Rourke joins World Demolition Awards judging panel

WebMichele O’Rourke, CEO at O’Rourke Wrecking Company. (PHOTO: O’Rourke) Founded in 1962 as a small excavation firm, O’Rourke has grown to become …

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