AUDIO NEWS: 90% of PPE fails safety tests and Angela Rayner doubles down on housing target
Posted: Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
An alarming 90% of PPE fails safety tests – that’s according to the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF). Of the 160 products the trade group tested last year, it discovered a 100% failure rate in head gear, eye protection and fall prevention equipment. Many of these products are still available for purchase, placing users at risk. BSIF CEO, Alan Murry, said the test results highlighted a deluge of problematic PPC “from substandard safety helmets to safety shoes that fall a long way short of the required standards.” --- Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has doubled down on the government’s pledge to build 1.5 new million homes by 2029. Speaking on Sunday to the BBC, Rayner admitted that hitting the target was going to be very difficult given housebuilding trends before Labour entered government — but said she was determined to do so. Industry experts have repeatedly warned that the chronic skills shortage and the sluggish economic environment will prevent the target being hit. --- A Yorkshire scaffolder is taking on a 230-mile hike across England to raise money for men’s mental health charity, Andy’s Man Club. Harry Ingham plans to run and walk the Trans Pennine trail from Southport to Hornsea with a 23kg pack, in just eight days. Andy’s Man Club is a peer support group that encourages men to open up about their mental health. To contribute please visit here. --- To listen to the construction news please click below
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