Site safety must beat language barrier, say insurance specialists
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Construction insurance specialist Focus has warned of a rising level of employers liability claims that involve workers whose first language is not English.
The Health and Safety Executive had previously identified migrant workers as a group that may be particularly at risk of an accident in an unfamiliar setting. Now Focus has said this appears to be reflected in the increasing volume of foreign worker claims.
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New chamber access systems to safeguard underground infrastructure
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Drainage product and access cover leader, Clark-Drain has launched its new range of chamber access systems designed to improve underground utility access and protect valuable underground assets such as data communication networks, pumps, valves and power cables.
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Build UK continues to grow as another trade association signs up
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Build UK has strengthened its representation of the contracting supply chain with its second new Trade Association Member in as many months. The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI), which has joined Build UK from February 2016, represents manufacturers, fleet owners, service companies, suppliers, site operators and other individuals and organisations engaged in the lorry loader industry.
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Green roof systems now available from Jewson
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Sky Garden’s green roof systems are now available at Jewson.
The UK’s leading independent supplier and installer of living roofs offers a wide range of systems to meet any specification requirement. Sky Garden’s newest product, the sedum modular roof system, will be available at all Jewson roofing branches.
London calling for Newtonabbey based M&E Building Services company
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Harvey Group PLC follows up acquisition of Solmatix – a prominent Renewables Company - with confirmation of new presence in Great Britain as part of strategic expansion
County Antrim mechanical and electrical building services contractors, the Harvey Group has established a new office in Dunstable as part of a multi-million pounds’ strategic expansion programme.
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