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SELECT warns of dangers of short training courses in electrical skills

SELECT has repeated its warning of the danger to public safety from organisations offering to train people in electrical skills in just a few...
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Safety needs a strong lead

Two years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Lesley McLeod, chief executive of The Association for Project Safety, tells Project Scotland why a more...

Construction workers offered free support for sleep issues

TO mark World Sleep Day (March 18), the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is teaming up with Sleepstation to offer free access to support for...

Housebuilder donates lifesaving equipment to community

CALA Homes (West) recently donated a mobile defibrillator to the community of Milton of Campsie as it launched its Fin Glen development in the village. The housebuilder...
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Breaking down stigma will improve the health of construction

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, Chris MacLeod, regional director for GRAHAM, discusses the importance of reducing awkwardness around the topic within the...

Safe digging ‘anxiety’ keeping Brits awake at night

NEW research from LSBUD has claimed that Brits are embarking on so many DIY projects that concerns about staying safe while digging are keeping them...

GRAHAM underlines support for male workforce on International Men’s Day

GRAHAM is today highlighting the range of support services available to its male workforce on International Men's Day. Employing 355 men across its Building North...

Aon to host construction risk seminar in Glasgow

PROFESSIONAL services firm Aon plc is set to host the first in a series of construction risk seminars in Scotland. Aimed at construction managers, project...

Latest award highlights Ogilvie’s health and safety credentials

OGILVIE Construction is celebrating the firm's fifth successive Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Donald MacDonald, managing director of...
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Toolstation targets outdoor workers with skin cancer awareness campaign

TOOLSTATION has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support to launch its new ‘Raise Your Skin Standards’ campaign, designed to boost awareness of sun protection...

Preparation is key for winter site safety

CONSTRUCTION industry employers are being urged to be mindful of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as the colder winter days starts to bite. Neil Howe,...

Housebuilder installs new Breathing Space bench during Mental Health Awareness Week

CALA Homes (West) has unveiled a new Breathing Space bench at its development in Jackton during Mental Health Awareness Week. The housebuilder has installed the...

Firefighters given guided tour of Inverness housing development

FIREFIGHTERS have been given a guided tour of Robertson Homes' Torvean development in Inverness to learn more about modern timber kit construction methods. The firm...

Construction firms warned that alcohol-based hand gels pose fire risk

A safety firm has warned that alcohol-based hand sanitisers pose a 'constant' risk to fire safety and personal health and safety in workplaces that...
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Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Penicuik primary school

TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to Mauricewood Primary School in Penicuik, as part of a joint initiative with...
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APS announces interim CEO appointment

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the appointment of Andrew Leslie as interim chief executive. Initially joining as one of the association’s earliest...

Safety from the ground up

Access platforms must be as stable as possible if they are to be used safely and effectively. It is therefore vital  to know how...

1.3 million tradespeople at risk from asbestos

TRADESPEOPLE, including construction workers, could come into contact with deadly asbestos on average more than 100 times a year according to a new survey...

Housebuilder teams up with charity to help tackle mental health issues

CALA Group has launched a fundraising partnership with Samaritans, which aims to support the charity’s work across the UK and strengthen employee mental health...

Sight charities call for better active travel designs amid safety concerns

TWO charities have called on Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf to improve accessibility for individuals who are visually impaired. Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans...