The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recruited a new chief inspector of construction.
Heather Bryant, who is currently HSE's divisional director for London, the East and South East, will replace Philip White at the end of March. After four years in his post, Philip moves to lead another key division at HSE.

The role of chief inspector of construction is influential within HSE and the industry, and involves heading a division of 260 specialist inspectors, policy officials and support staff.

Despite significant improvements in recent years, construction remains one of Britain's most dangerous industries - 49 people were killed and 2,884 seriously injured in 2011/12.