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UK construction loses millions of working days to preventable injuries

New analysis reveals chronic health issues, not accidents, are driving a £1.4 billion productivity crisis across the sector. The UK construction industry is facing a significant but often overlooked productivity challenge, with millions of working days lost due to preventable ...

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Operational risk

Able Managing Director, Myles Cook, explains why failed safety inspections can point to wider issues in maintenance, record keeping and day-to-day oversight Most failed safety inspections are treated as one-off problems. Something hasn’t passed, it gets repaired or taken out ...

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Compass recognised at RoSPA Awards

Compass Group UK & Ireland has been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), for its high standards and commitment to accident prevention. 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the RoSPA Awards, which began as a small ...

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RoSPA Order of Distinction for Sodexo

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Corporate Services business has received the RoSPA Order of Distinction having achieved 15 consecutive golds. The company also received three President’s Awards and five golds in the 2026 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards programme. 2026 marks ...

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Work at height charity shines spotlight on height safety

The No Falls Foundation, the first and only UK-based charity for the work at height sector, is holding its third annual ‘No Falls Week’ from 18 – 22 May 2026, to promote safe working at height. Following the success of ...

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HSE lead exposure review could impact construction and estates teams

A major review of workplace lead exposure limits could reshape how organisations manage hazardous materials across the UK’s built environment, according to environmental service provider, Lucion Group. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates ...

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Seventh consecutive Gold in Safety Excellence Award for ABM

ABM has been awarded a Gold RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Award for Health and Safety Excellence, marking the seventh consecutive year the company has achieved gold-level recognition for safety. RoSPA is a UK-based charity and a ...

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A third of businesses prioritise accident prevention over long-term health 

Businesses may be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, according to new data from employment law, HR and health and safety specialists WorkNest. The research found that while over ...

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FMJ and Watco Webinar discusses meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability

The Webinar, Meeting Compliance in a New Culture of Accountability from FMJ in partnership with Watco focused on the implications for FMs of the introduction of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) which in January of this year formally separated from ...

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Cold injury

Above zero and below the radar, Non-Freezing Cold Injury is a real risk for UK workplaces, Paul Rees of Veterans for Veterans explains to FMJ April creates a false sense of security. Frost risk drops on the register. Winter is ...

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