Firm fined after perfect son was hit and killed by excavator
A demolition and asbestos removal company from Hertfordshire has been fined after an employee was crushed to death while only in his first few months of work. James Rourke was…
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Firm fined after worker falls from inadequate scaffold
A solar panel installation company has been fined after a worker fell and sustained life-changing injuries while carrying materials up onto the roof. The worker, employed by Everyone’s Energy UK…
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Worker suffers serious burns from electrical flash
A Mechanical and Electrical company has been fined after a worker suffered serious burns to their body after a electrical flash burnt his arms and face. Carl Lowery had been…
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Worker dies after falling through unguarded scaffold
A worker has died after falling through the unguarded scaffolding while working hanging vertical tiles, he was treated for serious injuries in hospital but he later died from his injuries,…
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Building control inspectors get three month reprieve to register
The Building safety Regulator has announced a three-month extension for all building control inspectors to give them time to get registered to prove their skills and competence by April 6….
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Construction growth helps bring UK out of recession
Construction output grew by 1.1% in January 2024, but in the three months to January 2024 construction output fell by 0.9% confirming sentiment of many who work in the Construction…
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Persimmon homes sees tough year ahead
Persimmon homes pre tax profits fall by over 50% after interest rate rises subdue housing sales, home builders look forward to another tough year. Dean Finch Group chief executive commented…
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Tower scaffold collapse caught on dash cam (video)
A driver’s dash cam caught the dramatic moment when a tower scaffold collapsed onto a road in Buckingham last week where two men were seen falling from the tower but…
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Steel worker loses life after being crushed between to steel beams
A steel fabricator and manufacturer has been fined £120,000 after a worker was killed after becoming trapped between two heavy steel beams which were to be used on a construction…
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JIB plumbers and electricians rates 2024 to 2025
Welcome to nationaltradesmen.co.uk guide to JIB rates for 2024 to 2025 if you are looking for 2023 guide please scroll to the bottom of this post or follow the links…
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