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Exclusion Zone with Advanced Pedestrian AI

Published 15 April 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCLOCS Controlled access Inspection and corrective action Pedestrian safety Preventing unauthorised access

This system combines multiple safety technologies into a single, hardwired solution, ensuring continuous and reliable monitoring of a high-risk area on the site. Unlike traditional exclusion zone methods such as static signage, physical barriers, or standalone alarms this system integrates AI-powered pedestrian detection, realtime alerts, and live video monitoring to provide a proactive and intelligent safety solution. This includes: AI...

Modular Mechanical and Electrical Prism Units

Published 27 November 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Carbon reduction and resource optimisation Modern methods of construction Prefabrication

On this project, the contractor has arranged for all mechanical and electrical services to arrive on site in one ‘prism’ unit which is 6m long. This is then lifted up and screwed into position and connected to the next piece in the chain. This reduces people working at height installing equipment and pipes etc. It also reduces mistakes with items...

Sexual Wellbeing Messages on the Hoarding

Published 30 August 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDocumented activities and targets for community engagement Maintenance of hoarding and fences

In conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and University College Dublin (UCD), this contractor has developed a sexual health message to be displayed on the hoarding, which contains some contextual stats on the rise in STI’s, as well as prevention messaging and QR codes directing people to UCD health services and free home STI testing. The community around...

Temporary Working Platform

Published 4 April 2024 | One comment
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControlled access Controls Falling objects

This contractor is using a lightweight, retractable concertina deck which can be quickly and easily deployed across floor joists to create a temporary working platform for operatives. Whilst lightweight, it has a safe working load of over 150kg. The platform can be installed from the floor below to prevent any operative working on a leading edge. This deck allowed safe...

Dust Monitoring – Construction Works Next to Live Hospital Areas

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDust Inspection and corrective action

The project involved sensitive refurbishments and upgrades near live kitchens, posing safety concerns. To address this, the contractor introduced a dust monitoring protocol using the XD one by Trolex, providing live, STEL, and TWA data. Managers collaborated to understand the data and ensure clear client communication. Comparative data revealed significant differences between site and clean kitchen dust levels, with daily...

Partnership with NHS & HSCP to Carry Out Workshops

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Health risk assessments and monitoring Wellbeing events

This contractor has partnered with the local NHS Board and Health & Social Care Partnership to develop a programme of wellbeing presentations for the workforce. A wellbeing calendar has been developed outlining which sessions will take place and when – allowing the workforce to review and choose to attend however many sessions they wish and choose a session relevant to...

Dust Canary

Published 28 June 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Health risk assessments and monitoring Workplace dust monitoring

This contractor is using the Dust Canary which is a lightweight wearable device for industrial workers, protecting them from respirable dust. It provides real-time monitoring, alarms for high dust levels, and records exposure data. With Bluetooth connectivity and a mobile app, it offers easy data transfer, analysis, and reporting. Compact, convenient, and weighing under 150g, it ensures worker safety without...

Solo-Gyps Drywall Attachment

Published 2 June 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesHealth risk assessments and monitoring Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

The Solo-Gyps drywall attachment simplifies the positioning of plasterboard ceiling panels saving manpower and effectively allowing one operator to lift panels without assistance. This is ideal for interior fit-out projects and significantly reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injury and fatigue for installers. Plasterboard for ceilings have historically been raised by handed, while there have been some lifting aids and props...

Trimble Vision

Published 4 August 2022 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesInspection and assurance Monitoring Risk assessments

The use of Trimble Vision allows the site team to input modelled building elements and see them live on site. The main usage of this product is to show the team buried services in the ground prior to excavation assisting with service avoidance. This is a new piece of technology not widely used in the industry and has the potential...

Helmet Tethering for Working at Height

Published 9 May 2022 | No comments
Written by Thomas Leach

CategoriesFalling objects

As an industry we have started to tether pretty much anything that could be dropped and cause significant harm to anyone working below, this includes tools and materials. On this project they realised that they had ignored the fact that hard hats are one of the things most likely to be dropped, especially during high winds and working in awkward...

Ensuring the Correct Operatives Operate MEWPs and Cherry Pickers

Published 9 May 2022 | No comments
Written by Stuart Loftus

CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Controls Inspection and assurance

As no doubt understood by all of us within the Construction Industry, items or persons falling from height can lead to significant injury or worse. On this project, they make sure that only authorised workers operate work at height access equipment. They determined that if they can have a fully visual means of demonstrating that someone operating a MEWP or...

Loop Pallets Launched

Published 24 November 2021 | No comments
Written by Kris Karslake

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources

This contractor has become an early adopter of a sustainable supply chain initiative to make their use of pallets become circular and cut waste. ‘The Pallet LOOP’ is a reusable model which transforms how building materials move throughout the supply chain. The Loop pallets are distinctive, green, 100% FSC pallets, stronger than existing designs. They are distributed to manufacturers, who...

Personal Safety Conversation Cards

Published 26 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Leanna Martin

CategoriesZero tolerance approach to harassment

After the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, recent campaigns, vigils, media spotlights, and focus on harassment and violence; this contractor have created a number of new safety conversation starter cards. These have been used as an aid to help open up conversations with the teams regarding personal safety, women’s safety and diversity. By having the conversations, it has made operatives...

Interactive Football Hoarding

Published 20 April 2021 | No comments
Written by craig madge

CategoriesSignage

With the project being located alongside Newcastle United’s stadium at St James Park, the contractor have attempted to interact with passing football fans in a different way. By displaying the site organisational chart and team as football players they thought it would bring better interaction and engagement with the public. They also left a blank space for members of the...

Workforce App for Site Entry and Exit

Published 30 November 2020 | No comments
Written by Leanna Martin

CategoriesControlled access

The site have adapted the site entrance and exit to a biometric contactless entry to and from site, via use of the M Site Workforce App. The App is downloaded onto individuals mobile phones and is a live method of finding out who is on and off site. The method reduces the need to touch shared surfaces (ie fingerscan) which...

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