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A scaffolding company was fined £160,000 after pleading guilty to safety breaches that led to a scaffold clip falling approximately 20m (60 ft.) and hitting a member of the public walking below. Westminster Magistrates Court heard that, on 20 March 2017, the injured person was walking along Upper Street in Islington, London when he was hit on the head by the clip. He sustained numerous cut ... more
Artist Cosmo Sarson kicks off 2018 quite literally to a flying start, with his unveiling of ‘Angel of Brighton’. This new mural scales the side of a three story building in Regent Street in The North Laine area of Brighton and was completed on Saturday January 6th. Famous for his ‘Breakdancing Jesus’ mural opposite Banksy’s ‘Mild Mild West’ i ... more
The Daily Mail reports that a Manchester scaffolder risks being sent to jail after he was photographed working 60 feet up the side of a building wearing a harness that wasn't hooked to anything Terrance Murray, 27, was erecting scaffolding at the side of a six storey building when he was unknowingly snapped by a retired health and safety inspector. The healt ... more
Facelift has teamed up with Access International magazine and are once again running the Access Photograph of the Year competition. This is open to all Non-professional photographers worldwide, who are invited to compete for a €1,000 prize. We are looking for a thought provoking photo that demonstrates the safe use of powered access machines. To be considered, entries will need to s ... more
A new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Working at Height has launched its first official inquiry into the number of serious injuries and fatalities resulting from falls from height and falling objects in the UK workplace. Sponsored by the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers Association (PASMA) and chaired by Glasgow Central MP Alison Thewliss, the inquiry ... more
Back in January 2012, as the country geared up for the Olympics, Facelift was called in to install a lighting system on London’s world famous Tower Bridge in time for the big event. Using two 46-metre Brontos and two 22-metre Ascendants, our team got the system installed in record time. View the video of the installation on the iconic attraction here. ... more
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has begun the difficult task of finding new training places for the 1,400 apprentices displaced by the failure of construction giant Carillion. They are particularly keen to hear from employers who can employ joinery and brickwork apprentices and those that are based in Glasgow and require General Construction Operatives. CITB have been workin ... more
Results of the third Build UK State of Trade survey for 2017 showed that construction output grew and contractors anticipate continued growth in workload during the current quarter and over the next twelve months. The survey, which was undertaken with Glenigan, found 13% of firms expect their output to rise over the next 12 months. This positive outlook is despite a dip in new enquiries dur ... more
A criminal gang that sold fake construction skills cards has been sent to jail. The forgers offered counterfeit British passports, residence permits, degree certificates and Constructions Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards to enable workers to gain employment on constructions sites. Prices ranged from £900 for a passport to £200 for a CSCS card or a degree certificate. T ... more
A company has been fined after an employee died following a fall through a skylight. Leicester Crown Court heard how the deceased was working with another employee on the roof, re-siting a heater and new chimney flue, when the incident occurred. He suffered severe injuries and died from these injuries approximately 6 months later. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive ... more
