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Health & Safety
The construction industry grapples with a significant challenge as mental health issues persist, with an alarming statistic of an average of two construction workers taking their lives each day. Addressing
In the past year, Cork experienced a grim distinction as it reported the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2023, surpassing all other counties, according to fresh data released by
The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland. This new facility is set to become an international center
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been strongly criticised for building a second park-and-ride facility on the outskirts of Londonderry in breach of planning conditions. The River Faughan Anglers
This innovative, lightweight panel for flooring and roof decking, boasts improved performance during the construction phase of projects. Its unique, UV cured specialist coating, which is manufactured in-house at SMARTPLY,
Fire-safety defects estimated to cost more than €5 million to fix have been discovered at a large Celtic Tiger-era apartment complex in west Dublin. The Crescent Building in Dublin 12
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has made a decision to establish a transition period of 24 months to enforce compliance with the new standard Electrical Wiring Rules for Electrical
The CIF are collaborating with Government in leading the national response to Covid-19. The initial phase is containment with the objective being to minimise the spread of Covid-19. This is
With 150,000 people working in construction in Ireland and the sector experiencing annual growth of 10%, a sustainable safety culture is critical to keeping people safe. The supply chain’s complexity
The annual National Construction Summit is being held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 at a new venue – the National Arena, Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Incorporating a number of
The author of the Grenfell Tower Fire Report, Dame Judith Hackitt DBE (pictured), is to speak at a major construction industry conference in Belfast on 2 April. The event is
The CIF has responded to recent Health and Safety Authority statistics that revealed construction deaths increased from five in 2018 to 12 in 2019, with 75% of all fatal injuries
Construction fatalities have more than doubled in the last year, according to the latest figures released by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Chief Executive Officer of the HSA, Dr
Research shows up to half of construction accidents in the UK have a connection to the design of the building, highlighting the importance of improving designers’ knowledge of hazards and
Construction can be a hazardous industry adopting a wide range of activities and personnel, involved in the building, alteration and/or repair of buildings or infrastructure. Construction sites and the methods
Efectis is establishing a new business in Northern Ireland, offering fire testing services to UK and Ireland based manufacturing businesses who are servicing the construction sector. Seven new roles will be created
ESB Networks and Ireland’s other major utilities, Gas Networks Ireland, Irish Water and Eir have joined forces with a new ‘dial before you dig’ campaign that encourages construction workers to
L&M Keating are the first construction company to successfully achieve accreditation for their commitment to employee wellness, safety and health by being awarded The KeepWell Mark by Ibec, Ireland’s largest
BSI, the business standards company, has launched a specification for the sharing of health and safety information through a project or asset-life cycle. PAS 1192-6 Specification for collaborative sharing and use
The world’s first occupational health and safety international standard, ISO 45001, has been published. ISO 45001 will give organisations an internationally recognised occupational health and safety standard to follow. This standard
Ongoing systematic behaviour change in the construction industry has seen fatalities drop by 33% from 9 to 6 throughout 2017. Health and Safety Authority fatality figures for 2017 show an
The Health and Safety Authority haspublished its 2016 Annual Report outlining major activities, achievements and outcomes over the course of the year. Key highlights include: 10,477 inspections and investigations undertaken
SIPTU full-time and retained firefighter representatives have called for the urgent commencement of a comprehensive fire risk audit of recently
Ireland’s fifth annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place in Ireland from 26 September to 2 October in this year.
From the moment Mace Technology (Ireland) began work on Facebook’s new European Data Centre in Clonee, safety has been a
A Health and Safety Authority (HSA) campaign to reduce occupational health risks in the construction sector has commenced. Inspectors from
A Kilkenny member of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Building Inspectors in Ireland (ICWBII) has raised fears that
The 28th of April marked the third annual Workers’ Memorial Day in Ireland, a day when the Construction Industry Federation
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