Regulatory & Safety from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
The HSE is investigating a fire and blast at Highlands Farm, Essex. DSIDE examines the implications for UK tradespeople and DIYers regarding safety and material handling.
David Barnwell of Holophane joins the Recolight board, a move set to enhance the WEEE compliance scheme's work in lighting recycling. Learn what this means for tool buyers.
Hands are most vulnerable to skin problems in construction and decorating. Learn how to prevent and manage common workplace skin conditions affecting UK tradespeople.
Recent heatwaves highlight growing demand for domestic air conditioning. Heating engineers can expand into AC, but F-Gas regulations and specialist training are key considerations. Air-to-air heat pumps also fit this expanding market.
The Future Homes Standard requires robust infrastructure for new low-carbon homes. GTC's Daniel Camm highlights challenges in energy, water, and broadband provision.
Lowndes Lumb Construction fined £60,000 after a worker sustained life-changing injuries in a fall, highlighting critical safety failures on site.
A rogue gas installer has been sentenced for illegal and dangerous gas work at two homes in Hampshire, highlighting the critical importance of Gas Safe registration.
New research from Martindale Electric highlights that 86% of UK electrical professionals have experienced an electrical incident at work, underscoring critical safety concerns.
Working in confined spaces is routine for electricians. This guide outlines essential safety questions contractors must ask to ensure compliance and minimise risks on site.
Ahead of potential mandatory carbon reporting, tradespeople and construction firms should understand the implications for their businesses and supply chains.
Facade contractor Lindner Prater has been convicted of health and safety breaches after a fatal window fall from a London tower block. Wintech cleared.
A new Vent-Axia whitepaper warns of increasing overheating in UK buildings due to climate change and inadequate ventilation, urging trades to consider long-term solutions.
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