January 2025

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Safety first: Preventing accidents and empowering workers in the construction industry

Construction sites can be some of the most hazardous workplaces. The latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights this and the ongoing and urgent need to address this challenge. In 2023/24 alone, 138 workers lost their lives in work-related accidents, with 51 fatalities occurring in the construction sector. Falls from heights, incidents with moving vehicles, and impacts from moving objects account for nearly 70% of these fatal injuries. These numbers reveal how dangerous this industry remains.

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Expanding warehouse demand requires smarter safety investments

The e-commerce boom shows no signs of slowing, with year-on-year growth approaching 10%. This surge is driving businesses to rapidly expand their warehouse operations, a necessary step to meet escalating consumer demands. However, this expansion brings with it a host of new challenges, particularly in maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring worker safety.

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IPG Energy appoints manufacturing business leader Alex Anderson as COO to accelerate route to market of breakthrough renewable energy solution

IPG Energy is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Anderson as Chief Operating Officer. A seasoned leader with extensive experience in the automotive manufacturing sector, Anderson joins IPG Energy’s senior leadership team to drive the delivery of its fuel-agnostic, pollutant-free generator solution for hard-to-abate sectors such as construction, mining, and maritime.

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3300 individuals on course for employment as NIS Group celebrates TRIA expansion

More than 3300 people have been started on the path to sustainable employment in rail, construction and civils this year by a leading West Midlands training provider.

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