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Construction Safety Today briefing: Thursday 22 October 2026
Three stories from the last 24 hours.
Stories from the last 24 hours
LED ceiling light rejected at border over serious fire risk, OPSS reports
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a report on a China-made LED ceiling light, model JM6001, rejected at the border over an incorrect supply cord that could overheat, in a case notified by Local Authority Trading Standards.
RAIB refers Welshpool ETCS wrong side failure to Network Rail after wheel diameter error
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has written to Network Rail after a monitoring train's on-board ETCS equipment told its driver 610 metres remained when it had already reached the end of its movement authority.
Homes England will not fund cladding works on blocks set for demolition unless it agrees an exception
Updated Cladding Safety Scheme guidance says the fund will not pay for works on buildings with a limited remaining life where demolition is planned, unless Homes England agrees an exception.
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