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“Armies of Stupid”

Following on from last weeks blog, Donald Trump and Boris Johnson have felt the wrath of Sir Bob Geldofs latest rant, in which he calls them “commanders of the armies of the stupid”. You can read the full article here, which details more of his speak at the Canada Summit.

In other parts of the world, HURRICANE Matthew, the most ferocious Atlantic hurricane in almost a decade is expected to hit Jamaica and Haiti today (Monday October 3).
The “dangerous” category four hurricane brings up to 130mph winds and the power to cause widespread flooding and destruction.
The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said “Matthew is expected to remain a powerful hurricane into Tuesday.” Click here for full details.

London streets have been evacuated after flames shot through manhole covers.
Mare Street in Hackney, near Hackney Town Hall, has been sealed off while an investigation is launched after the explosion was heard shortly after 9.30am on Monday. Sources at the scene say they believe it is some kind of underground electrical explosion.

 

In construction news this week…

Bechtel will project manage Gatwick’s second runway programme should the Government give it the green light.

Wates launches housing development arm. The contractor joins charge back into housing development as fresh opportunities beckon.

Also, the Building firms have been revealed for the £430m London Tube upgrade.

 

In MECsafe news this week…

We still have plenty of availability on the following courses:

  • SSSTS – 6th & 7th Oct
  • H&S Awareness (ask us about taking your CSCS test on the same day) – 11th Oct
  • CCNSG Refresher – 14th Oct
  • SSSTS Refresher – 14th Oct

If you would like any further information on any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Keep Your Cool Guys!

The big news this week was last nights first 2016 US presidential debate. For those who had an early night, you may have missed Trump losing his cool.

Goaded by Clinton and pressed hard by moderator Lester Holt, the Republican nominee angrily defended his record against charges of racism, sexism and tax avoidance for much of the 90-minute clash.

Trump then went on to hit Clinton on trade and her political record – issues that have helped him draw level in recent polls and may yet dominate the election!

The whole thing was very confrontational, as you would expect, but at times got rather personal (and a tad childish) – something much different to what we would see at a UK political debate 😉

You can view a full review of the debate by clicking here or watch it on Youtube.

This debate was the first of three, so we look forward to seeing if things will turn around next time!

In construction news this week…

VolkerFitzpatrick and Buckingham bid for £89m Prologis Northampton business park job.

Construction workers discover 10m anaconda on a Brazilian building site. But is this the biggest snake ever?

Wolseley to close 80 branches axing 800 jobs.

 

In MECsafe news this week…

We still have plenty of availability on the following courses scheduled at our Doncaster head office:
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to book or require any further information.

See you in four years!

There was joy and sadness on Sunday evening as the closing cermony of the Paralympics ended.

If you have been under a rock for the last couple of weeks, you may not be aware team GB won 12% of the total number of gold medals available – the best since way back in 1968! Finishing second in the medal table behind China, GB set 49 Paralympic and 27 world records. Both the oldest (Anne Dunham) and youngest (Abby Kane) competitors on the team claimed medals, and 11 sports won gold medals with a record-equalling 15 securing at least one medal.

You can view the full medal table here.

So Well Done team GB! Now the challenge will be to maintain momentum and rise to the occasion once again in 2020!

A two-day celebration of the UK’s achievements at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio is to start with a homecoming parade for the athletes in Manchester on 17 October, with more festivities in London the following day.

 

Construction news this week…

  • Moda Living and Apache Capital Partners have been given the green light for an £80m PRS development in Liverpool.
  • The government’s buying arm, the Crown Commercial Service, has finally invited bids for its long-awaited £2.9bn consultancy framework, please click here for further info.
  • Theresa May’s green light for Hinkley has raised hopes of a slew of infrastructure deals, despite Brexit, click here for full article.

 

MECsafe news this week…

There are still plenty of places available on our courses scheduled at Doncaster over the next couple of weeks:

  • SMSTS – 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Sept (block week)
  • SMSTS – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (day release)
  • CCNSG Refresher – 30 Sept (book refresher training asap, to avoid having to attend the initial course again)!
  • Fire Warden / Awareness – 26 Sept

If you would like to book or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are Winning!

Great Britain’s tally soars to 23 gold medals following our most successful day at the Rio Paralympics so far. (There were also some silvers picked up too)! For a full list of last nights events/wins, please click here.

Over in America, Trump ‘Feels Great’ as he wishes Clinton gets well soon after pneumonia diagnosis.

UK growth expectations have been downgraded after Brexit. The British Chambers of Commerce warns that, although the UK should avoid recession, a turbulent business period still lies ahead. Please click here for further details.

In Construction news…

The boss of the controversial HS2 rail link is leaving to take up a senior post at Rolls-Royce, the aerospace and engineering group has said. Please click here for full article.

London is worlds fifth greenest city!

Spurs buys five cranes for £400m stadium build. New £400m ground is being built right next to White Hart Lane.

In MECsafe news…

We still have places available on our SMSTS block week course in Doncaster (26th – 30th Sept), if you would like to book please contact us.

Superhumans!

Just over a week ago we saw the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic games. Now, this week, Rio will be opening the 2016 Paralympic games. We will get to witness GB’s finest hopefully smash some records and bring some medals home.

Channel 4 will be providing the coverage over 11 days (from Weds 7th Sept). You can click here for your ultimate guide.

The effort, drive and training all athelets go to should never be underestimated. Here is a reminder of all the golds GB won four years ago… 34 golds in total!!

And in Health and Safety news…

Lighting up London’s bridges competition has now come to a close, six teams vie to light up the bridges. The winner will be announced in December 2016.

Birmingham firm, Associated Architects submits plans for 10,000 m² Leeds lab project.

Finally, acitivity in the construction sector has picked up after nose-diving in July following the Brexit vote.

 

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Get your giggle on!

If it’s your first day back to work today after the bank holiday weekend, you may be experiencing the post bank holiday blues! According to many psychologists the best way to make yourself feel a little brighter is to laugh. Either watch a funny YouTube clip right now or force yourself to laugh. By forcing yourself to laugh, you’ll set off a chemical reaction in your brain that will ensure your fake laughter turns into real laughter in the space of a few minutes.

Here is a funny YouTube health and safety related clip 🙂

Alternatively you could give MECsafe a call and to enquire about a course. Attending one of MECsafe’s courses will add value to you and your organisation, it will further your skills and develop your career. And certainly will get rid of those post bank holiday blues!

 

In other news, The CITB have serious concerns over Government funding cuts, please click here for the full article.

And there are some changes instore for Balfour Beatty, click here for further info.

 

If you would like any further information on any of the services MECsafe can offer, please do not hesitate to contact us!

 

Your one stop, Health & Safety Shop!

Welcome to MECsafe Limited, for those of you who come here often, you are probably aware that we offer Training and Health & Safety advice, but there is so much more we are able to offer, for example:

  • Site Inspections
  • Audits
  • Health & Safety Policies
  • Accident Investigations
  • Fire Risk Assessments
  • Fire Station Hire
  • Extinguisher Servicing
  • Asbestos Surveys
  • Electrical PAT Testing

…and much, much more! Please contact us for more details of what we could help you with!

On a completely different note, did you see the olympics this weekend? Super Saturday certainly rolled into Super Sunday. You can see the highlights in photographs here.

And now for the latest construction news (which is what you probably came to this section of the website for)!
Contractors are not changing their business plans more than 50 days after the EU referendum, despite just under half seeing projects put on hold, according to the latest CN Barometer. Click here for the full story.

Preparations for this year’s Basements and Underground Structures 2016 conference are well underway with over 30 speakers and 180 senior industry figures already registered to attend. If you would like to attend, book by 9th Sept 2016 and save £50!

J G Hale Construction Ltd based in South Wales has been fined £100,000 for running an unsafe timber-frame construction.

If MECsafe can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us! 🙂

New This Week

Infrastructure and housing focus for incoming prime minister. Theresa May, who will get the keys to Number 10 tomorrow, has pledged more government-backed infrastructure bonds, more housebuilding and a revamped industrial strategy.

Like most businesses in construction, developing our own talent has become more crucial than ever. If you would like to develop your career prospects, become a safer worker or just update your knowledge start here.

The demolition of the remaining section of Didcot Power Station could be carried out in two weeks time.

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IPAF introduce E-Learning Module for Operator

The familiar IPAF’s Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator training programme will be taking a giant step forward with the introduction of  a new eLearning tool available from 1 February 2016 in the UK. After two years of research, testing and significant investment, the new learning materials are set to deliver flexibility and interactivity, with the same emphasis on practical training.

For the first time, trainees have an option of completing the theory module of the operator course via an interactive eLearning platform. They can complete the eLearning module online – anytime, anywhere, on most any device, at a pace to suit them.

Trainees opting to attend our training centre for the full instructor-led theory course will also benefit from the same state-of-the-art graphics, animations and learning techniques. They will continue to interact with an experienced instructor and fellow trainee operators in a classroom setting.

Whether trainees choose to complete the theory part via the eLearning module or the instructor-led course, all trainees must still pass a supervised theory assessment at one of our audited and approved training centres. Trainees will then proceed to the practical session and must pass a supervised practical assessment conducted by one of Kentec’s IPAF-certified instructor. Successful trainees will receive a Smart PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) and Certificate as proof of operator training.