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Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum urges sector to use face coverings properly

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging the sector's workforce to wear face coverings properly. The call follows the news that, as things stand,...

New guidance issued as construction sector warned that Covid remains a ‘very real threat’

SCOTLAND'S Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the industry to focus on health and safety as Covid restrictions continue to ease around the...

Fire safety firm set for £2.5m expansion of its East Kilbride site

EAST Kilbride-based United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has received a grant award of £835,000 from Scottish Enterprise towards an expansion project totalling £2.5...
Free suicide prevention workshops now open to Scotland’s construction industry 

Scottish construction workers offered free suicide prevention workshops

CONSTRUCTION workers across Scotland can now register to attend new suicide prevention workshops developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland in partnership...

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...
Garmouth Viaduct

Engineers determine cause of historic Garmouth Viaduct collapse

INITIAL inspections of the Garmouth Viaduct have confirmed that its collapse appears to be due to scour, Moray Council engineers have said. The viaduct, which...

Calls made for building regulations to address spread of airborne pathogens

A group of experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens have called for a tightened regulatory system to control air quality in buildings. The proposals...

Housebuilder honoured for health and safety performance

STEWART Milne Group has announced the firm has secured its 12th Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for health and safety...

HSE Fee For Intervention: why it pays to be informed

By Vikki Watt, partner and solicitor advocate at BTO Solicitors LLP SINCE 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recovered costs from duty holders...

Scotland considers new benefit for those injured at work

VIEWS are being sought on plans to replace the UK Government's industrial injuries scheme in Scotland. The Scottish Government said that its proposed replacement benefit would...

Paisley contractor appoints new group HSEQ manager

THE JR Group has appointed Colin Lafferty as its new group HSEQ manager. The 40-year-old brings with him more than 15 years' experience, gained from...

New health and safety app launched for painting and decorating sector

THE Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has produced a new app offering members the latest health and safety advice. The Health and Safety in Painting...

Covid-safe cabins installed at Renfrewshire care homes

A Renfrewshire firm has completed the installation of Covid-safe cabins at three local care homes. Set up by City Gate Construction (CGC), the facilities were hailed...

Nine in a row for Kier Scotland as company bags another safety award

KIER Regional Building Scotland has been awarded a Gold Award for health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The...

HSE launches second phase of site inspection campaign

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the launch of the second phase of its construction inspection campaign. Those involved in projects across Britain...

Housebuilder welcomes Lighthouse Club to Dunblane site for mental health talk

DANDARA recently welcomed a team from the Lighthouse Club to provide mental health support and resources to workers at its Wallace View development in...
Siderise Innovation Centre

Siderise Innovation Centre achieves UKAS accreditation

SIDERISE has announced its Innovation Centre has achieved UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation, validating that it operates with the highest technical competency and generates reliable...

APS launches ninth National Awards

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the launch of its ninth National CDM and Student Designer Awards. The prestigious annual event will...

Changes to CCS checklist take effect

A new Monitors' Checklist is now in force for the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), with updated questions on tackling illegal working and improving road safety. The new...

Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks

WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...