Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
The latest news from the Stone Industry
Jane Buxey, Chief Executive of Stone Federation Great Britain, with Ian Smart from the Health & Safety Executive during the SHAD at Schlüter in April.
Kailash with his Nobel Peace Prize.
People die when the walls of excavations are not supported.
HSE warns companies to assess the risks properly when using a grab to lift a slab of stone.
The scene that confronted an HSE Inspector when he went through the front door. He brought the work to an immediate end.
A scene that confronted an HSE Inspector at one site. There is a man working at the bottom of this hole with unsupported walls. You can read the story here.
The hoist that became detached at Leicester last year – photo by Alex Hannam.
Stay safe. Stay healthy.
Tower crane industry should take note after deaths, says family. "The whole crane industry must learn from our tragedy and the devastation it has caused. We do not want another family to endure the same pain of losing their child.”
Note: This is a picture of a tower crane that is not related in any way to the collapsed crane or any company or person involved in the incident.
People on a previous Stone Federation / HSE SHAD. The next is 19 April in Leicestershire.
Safe and healthy. Not all masons work in such good conditions.
From the end of march companies with a turnover of more than £36million that import goods will have to report on their moves to end slavery in their supply chains.