Funding boost in project to protect road workers
AMEY has secured additional funding to design an Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) to protect workers when putting out traffic management on live carriageways.
The firm...
Fire sprinklers set to become mandatory for historic hotel conversions
SPRINKLERS are to become a mandatory requirement for traditional buildings that are newly converted into hotels in Scotland if new laws are passed, the...
‘More needs to be done’ to prevent construction accidents
THE construction industry has been urged to 'work much harder' in the light of new Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, which revealed 40...
Unqualified electricians in Scotland pose ‘significant threat’ to public safety
UNQUALIFIED electricians in Scotland continued to pose a significant threat to public safety, the head of SELECT has warned.
Alan Wilson, MD of the electrical trade...
High-rise health and safety: mitigating risk with formwork safety screens
Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses how temporary works can improve health and safety for site operatives working on high-rise projects
THE...
Research reveals ‘thousands’ of high-rise buildings in Scotland are covered with ‘flammable cladding’
NEW research has revealed more than 5,000 high-rise buildings in Scotland are estimated to be covered in 'flammable cladding'.
Figures produced by Diamond & Company...
Clark Contracts honoured for 20 years of health and safety excellence
CLARK Contracts has been awarded a sixth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety...
Housebuilder commended at NHBC Health and Safety Awards
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has been commended at the first stage of the 2019 NHBC Health and Safety Awards.
Site manager Stuart Gillespie, from the...
Knauf becomes official company supporter of Lighthouse construction charity
BUILDING products manufacturer Knauf has become an official company supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity.
The firm said the partnership underscores Knauf’s commitment to...
SELECT releases new safety video on neutral current diversion
SELECT has continued its awareness campaign on the issue of neutral current diversion (NCD) by releasing a new guidance video designed to help keep...
Forearm shield helps convert doors to hands-free operation
A new device manufactured by German hardware specialist FSB allows doors with standard pull handles to be converted for hands-free operation to help in...
Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
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...
Nicola Sturgeon doubtful of construction restarting as lockdown review approaches
NICOLA Sturgeon has said that, as it stands, it will 'not be possible' to lift the current lockdown regulations come the review date of...
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...
Union calls for clarity over domestic building rules
UNITE Scotland has called for greater clarity over the Scottish Government’s updated general guidance for ‘Work in other peoples homes’, which the union claims...
Clark Contracts awarded international health and safety accreditation
PAISLEY-headquartered Clark Contracts has been awarded the first international standard dealing with health and safety at work.
The contractor was awarded the International Organisation for...
Cruden Group puts safety first ahead of ‘soft start’ return to work
THE Cruden Group has revealed safety will be the top priority as the business prepares for a 'soft start' after the Scottish Government gave...
BESA says overheating is now a ‘serious building safety issue’
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat.
With the UK set to record...
Charity backs calls for research into Covid-19 mental health impact
MATES in Mind is urging construction employers to act now to support the long-term mental wellbeing of staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The move follows...
