Linear Group acquires stake in fire safety consultancy
LINEAR Group has acquired a stake in fire safety consultancy Kyle Management Solutions, to create Linear Fire Safety (LFS).
Based in the group’s Glasgow HQ, the...
New portal launches to improve construction sector’s record on worker welfare and wellbeing
A new hub has been launched to help in the fight to reduce suicides and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry.
The Make...
Employers urged to prepare for rise in mental health issues
EMPLOYERS have been urged to prepare for a rise in mental health problems during the current lockdown period, following new research.
The Building Engineering Services...
Paisley construction firm workers learn life-saving CPR skills
15 JR Group employees have received CPR training from the British Heart Foundation to ensure they are equipped with life-saving skills.
The charity offered...
Research reveals impact of ill-fitting PPE on female workers
MINISTERS have been urged to update health and safety laws to ensure all workers are issued properly fitting PPE.
The call follows new research that...
Housebuilding chief encourages more men to discuss mental health
THE chief executive of a housebuilding firm is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health to help reduce high...
Work complete on landmark cladding replacement project in Aberdeen
A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot...
Unite: Construction workers & their families’ health at ‘risk’
UNITE has warned the UK Government in the 'strongest possible terms' that construction workers and their families are facing a public health 'emergency'.
The claim...
University develops ‘futuristic’ sensor to detect corrosion in major structures
RESEARCHERS have developed and patented a new corrosion sensor that they say could improve safety and reliability of large structures such as bridges and...
Association for Project Safety ramps up mental health campaign
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has continued its UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing in the construction industry, taking its message...
McLaughlin & Harvey hails record health and wellbeing roadshow initiative
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has reported the highest uptake yet from its YouMatter Health, Safety & Wellbeing Roadshow, with a record number of employees, subcontractors...
Construction sector urged to do more to tackle mental health issues
MORE than 150,000 construction workers may be suffering in silence from common mental health problems, figures from the Mental Health Foundation have revealed at...
MPA Precast launches updated code of practice for safe stressing
A new edition of the Code of Practice for Safe Stressing of Prestressed Concrete Products has been developed by MPA Precast.
The aim is to...
Contractor creates ‘safe space’ for on-site team with Lighthouse Charity talk
TEAM members from The JR Group welcomed representatives from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to deliver an informal and engaging Toolbox Talk at the...
Office buildings tipped to increasingly support health and wellbeing
OFFICE buildings that fail to demonstrate how they support the health and wellbeing of users have been described as being at risk of becoming...
Sales of new hand sanitiser station to support construction charity
A new portable hand sanitiser station for use on building sites has been launched in response to the latest construction industry guidance on the...
Change in sprinkler regulations for new flats and social homes
THE Scottish Government has published guidance for the house building industry ahead of the introduction of new regulations on sprinklers.
The changes mean that all...
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...
Aye, robot: workers trial innovative exosuit on Forth Bridges
AMEY is trialling an innovative robotic exosuit with operatives working on Scotland’s Forth Bridges, with the aim of reducing the risks posed by manual...
Business to provide wellness support to help staff tackle festive challenges
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced plans to provide mental health support for its 150 staff during the Christmas break.
According to...
