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Construction firm sentenced over multiple safety failings on site
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Rock drilling co and director sentenced over multiple HAVS cases
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UK government announces policy review on alcohol interlocks

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Building co fined over inadequate welfare facilities

A Stockport construction firm that failed to provide its workers with suitable welfare facilities has been sentenced. 
Hazardous substances
MPs launch inquiry to gather evidence on construction sector’s silicosis burden

A parliamentary inquiry has been launched this week to better understand the extent of the impact that silicosis has had on construction workers and their families.

Hazardous substances
Contractor fined after worker overcome by carbon monoxide

A construction company has been fined £15,000 after a worker lost consciousness due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a site in Doncaster on 11 January 2018.

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Asbestos
Do not disturb

Workers undertaking maintenance, refurbishment and demolition are most at risk from developing asbestos related diseases but are current controls sufficient?

Mental health
Health and Wellbeing at Work 2019

The 13th annual event in Birmingham covered issues ranging from leading health indicators to psychological safety. 

Wellbeing
Table talk: Key stressors

Four experts discuss how employers can best support employee health and wellbeing, how to measure the success of interventions and the pitfalls to avoid.

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