A rigorous MEWP inspection routine is the difference between a safe lift and a serious incident. Falls from height killed 35 workers in Great Britain in 2024/25 — the leading cause of workplace death for the third year running, according to HSE figures. Yet on many sites, pre-use checks are still a tick-box exercise on […]
An HSE construction inspection usually starts with no warning at all — inspectors arrive unannounced and expect to see evidence on the spot. The Health and Safety Executive carried out more than 13,200 workplace inspections in 2024/25 and issued over 4,400 enforcement notices. And if an inspector finds a material breach, you pay for their […]
A single missed scaffold inspection can void your safety records, halt a project, and leave you personally liable under UK law. The weekly check isn’t a nicety — it’s a statutory duty, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is clear on the timing. This guide explains the 7-day rule, who is allowed to inspect, […]
Safety inspections are a cornerstone of any construction operation. Yet many companies still rely on paper forms, spreadsheets, or inconsistent checks. Construction compliance software is rapidly becoming the solution for managing inspections, but many firms underestimate the true cost of not adopting it. Poor inspection processes can lead to accidents, regulatory fines, equipment failures, and […]
