Legionella dangers highlighted as water systems restart in buildings post-lockdown
TRADE association SNIPEF (Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation) has warned of the dangers of Legionella infection as water systems are restarted in...
BAM announces charity partnership with the British Heart Foundation
BAM Construct UK has revealed the firm has chosen the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as its national charity partner for the next two years.
Beth...
Why sharing information can lay foundation for preventing fatal accidents in construction
By Rob Bewick, senior construction safety consultant at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
The latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics on work-related...
Be Covid smart digital learning toolkit launched for Scotland’s construction industry
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new Covid smart training and learning programme for Scotland's construction industry.
The digital learning toolkit, created...
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...
Scottish firms recognised by RoSPA
TWO Scottish firms have been recognised for their commitment to health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Ogilvie Construction...
Why getting cladding right must not cause property blight
By Eric Curran, managing partner of DM Hall chartered surveyors, based in the firm's Glasgow north office
THE Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain, and our...
BESA’s health and safety chief elected chair of SHEP
REBECCA Crosland has been elected as the new chair of the Safety and Health Engineering Partnership (SHEP).
She succeeds Christopher Buxton, CEO of the British...
Morrison honoured for health and safety commitment
MORRISON Construction has announced its businesses in Inverness, Aberdeen and Glasgow have all been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...
Union in warning over working while ill
Construction union UCATT says the absence of sick pay for some workers can endanger not only their own lives but also the safety of...
NFRC issues safety alert urging roofers to check battens
THE NFRC is urging operatives and managers to be aware that a large volume of non-standard battens, falsely coloured and/or stamped with BS 5534,...
UK Government launches consultation on single construction regulator plans
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on the introduction of a single construction regulator, based on recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry.
The new regulator...
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...
Building firm fined after worker suffers injuries at Kinross housing site
BREBNER and Williamson Limited, of Dalgety Bay in Fife, has been fined following an incident which saw a self-employed subcontractor sustain multiple fractures and...
Construction charity highlights rising number of sector workers seeking support
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed a 95% increase in charitable giving last year to £2,511,214.
The figure was revealed in the charity's 2021...
Leading safety speaker addresses City Building staff
CITY Building has welcomed a leading speaker on behavioural safety training to its Glasgow headquarters to share insights as part of the Proud 2B Safe programme.
Jason...
Contractor wants to ‘open up the dialogue’ on mental health issues
ESH Construction has revealed the firm is backing efforts to 'open up the dialogue on mental health', as construction workers continue to combat the...
Deal agreed to free up £10m to support Aberdeen residents affected by RAAC
THE Scottish Government has reached a funding deal with Aberdeen City Council to meet costs associated with addressing RAAC-affected properties in the Balnagask area...
CICV Forum backs calls for industry to ‘play its part’ in tackling virus
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has backed calls for the industry to 'play its part' and continue following vital health and safety guidance.
The...
Gold Award proves Kier’s health and safety credentials
KIER Construction Scotland has picked up a Gold Award at RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
The firm was presented with the accolade at an event...
