Review of the day. Preview of the next 12 months
Promoting better occupational health and hygiene among construction workers
The construction industry inherently has a higher level of risk than many other industries due to the nature of the work involved. There are many different types of risk, including operating heavy machinery, working at height and working in confined spaces. Working with chemicals and hazardous materials can also increase the risk to employees in […]
Building and managing a psychosocially resilient and sustainable workforce
Keeping abreast of the latest solutions and embracing futuristic technologies to enhance productivity and safety
The Irish construction industry is experiencing a transformative shift with the implementation of the CWMF (Capital Works Management Framework) BIM (Building Information Modelling) requirements, which has been come known as the Irish BIM mandate, marking a new era of digital innovation. Digital technology offers increased opportunities but also presents greater challenges and risks in terms […]
The impact and dilemmas of AI and other emerging technologies on construction safety
New research shows that industrial robots could lower workplace injuries but increase stress – monitoring technologies may improve risk identification but decrease influence at work.
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SPOTLIGHT ON…COMPETENCY IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Ensuring that education and training programmes keep pace with changes and the supply of a skilled workforce at all levels, from apprentices to researchers, across a wide range of disciplines is of crucial importance in order to provide a sustained human capital pipeline which is best suited to supporting the industry.
Preventing and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace
Mental wellbeing, psychosocial risks and work-related stress are among the most challenging occupational safety and health concerns within the construction Industry. It is vital that the industry is aware of how to encourage best practice in its employees and provide the resources necessary to promote and monitor health for all, including vulnerable work groups. This […]
Solid foundations: how design drives a safety culture
While risk is a factor of life, organisations who invest in resilience are at a distinct advantage in today’s world. Providing a healthy and safe workplace can lead to enhanced productivity, whilst adequately assessing environmental risk factors is an insurance policy against lengthy periods of disruption and downtime when disasters occur. Directors and those in […]