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Construction Safety Today briefing: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Three stories from the last 24 hours.
Stories from the last 24 hours
AutoJare cordless drill import rejected at border over charger plug fire risk, OPSS reports
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a high-risk product safety report on a cordless drill whose charger plug is not designed for UK use, does not meet BS 1363 and has no fuse.
HSE launches noise and vibration campaign urging employers to act before damage is done
The regulator's Assess, Control, Protect campaign names construction first among the sectors where noise and hand-arm vibration are common hazards, and builds on a pledge targeting zero new HAVS cases by 2035.
International Safety Awards open for 2027 entries with new non-competitive progress award
The British Safety Council has opened its 2027 International Safety Awards, adding a non-competitive Safety Progress Award and a free Innovation of a Decade category, with entries closing on 1 February 2027.
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