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Ayr firm fined £40,000 after apprentice’s thumb severed off

AYR-based 3B Construction has been fined £40,000 at Tain Sheriff Court after an apprentice's thumb was severed off by a rotating blade. The teenager was...
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Site bosses urged to plan ahead to mitigate extreme weather risks

AGGREKO is urging construction managers to act to protect site productivity and worker welfare as extreme heat increasingly becomes the norm on building sites. The...
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Fife Council responds to Grenfell Inquiry with enhanced fire safety programme

FIFE Council has stressed its focus on tenant safety by agreeing a comprehensive response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Part 2 report. The local authority...

Demolition firm fined after worked injured in fall at Aberdeen warehouse

A demolition company has been fined over £40,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling six metres through a roof opening during a...
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NASC safety report reveals record low number of accidents

SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has released its 2025 Safety Report, which highlights continued improvements in health and safety standards across the industry. The annual...
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SBF marks milestone year by hosting Building Safety Act insight event

THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) preceded its AGM last week with a legislative briefing from Michael Conroy, partner with Harper Macleod LLP, who provided...
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DTS awarded Order of Distinction for health and safety excellence

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been awarded the Order of Distinction by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) after earning its...
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Hazard control specialist aims to help reduce stress in construction sector

RVT Group has revealed its commitment to providing construction professionals with a 'hassle-free' hazard control service. The business highlighted the work done over the past...
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CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training

TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental...
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Housebuilder gives Hamilton pupils a lesson on site safety

CALA Homes (West) recently visited Woodhead Primary School in Hamilton to talk to children about the housebuilding industry and educate them on the dangers...
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New roof structures could be trialled in Dundee RAAC properties

PILOT works on five council properties affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead in Dundee, if councillors approve...
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APS creates new deputy CEO role to help drive building safety

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has appointed Sofie Hooper as deputy CEO. She joins from her role as head of policy and research at...
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Civils specialist puts five employees through emergency first aid training course

FIVE employees from GBSS Civil Engineering have completed an emergency first aid course, organised by West Lothian-based Forde Training Services. The four-day long course saw...

FMB shares safety measures for outdoor workers ahead of expected heatwave

AHEAD of an expected heatwave in the UK this week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on tradespeople and homeowners to prioritise...
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Clark Contracts honoured for health and safety excellence

CLARK Contracts has announced it has been awarded a fifth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s...
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Network Rail launches new interactive safety experience in Edinburgh

A new interactive experience is helping children from Edinburgh and the Lothians understand the dangers of playing on or near the railway. The initiative comes...
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Football legend tackles mental health issues in construction

RANGERS and England football legend Trevor Steven is urging Scottish construction businesses to register their interest in a new mental health programme he is...
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Free resource hub launched to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders

THE Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) has launched a new resource hub to provide information on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The organisation...
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‘Groundbreaking’ suicide prevention programme to launch for Scottish construction industry

BARRATT and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has joined forces with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) to create a new suicide prevention training...
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Scottish Government ‘carefully considering’ Grenfell inquiry recommendations

THE Scottish Government has said it is 'carefully considering' each of the UK Government's Grenfell inquiry recommendations insofar as they apply in Scotland. The inquiry's...