Contractor continues to shine a light on mental health issues in construction
WILLMOTT Dixon is helping to shine a light on mental health issues in the construction sector by releasing a new Z-Card, which provides a...
Builders urged to make mental health a top priority
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Mental Health Day by urging builders to make mental health a top priority.
With construction workers...
Paisley contractor steps up mental health focus
THE JR Group has announced it is prioritising staff wellbeing by encouraging conversations around mental health.
The Paisley-based firm recently held a presentation with staff...
Covid-19 surface testing helps businesses reassure returning staff
SAFEGROUP, an emergency soft FM service provider, has launched a Covid-19 disinfection and testing service to help businesses safely return to work.
The organisation's three-step...
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...
Pitched roof tile manufacturer invests in potentially life-saving equipment for its sites
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has bought new life-saving defibrillator units for its three sites.
The manufacturer of concrete derivatives in the pitched roofing market employs around...
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...
NFRC launches new campaign to identify fragile roof risks
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a new campaign to identify risk and prevent falls from height.
Don’t Fall for Fragile is designed to...
Demolition firm fined after worked injured in fall at Aberdeen warehouse
A demolition company has been fined over £40,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling six metres through a roof opening during a...
Whole life safety is vital on infrastructure projects
In the wake of the tragic events in Genoa, where 43 people died when a section of the Morandi Bridge suddenly collapsed, Lesley McLeod,...
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...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
CITB to fund mental health training to support construction apprentices
THE Construction industry training board (CITB) is investing £90,000 to fund a pilot scheme which will provide mental health support for apprentices from the...
Clark Contracts honoured for health and safety achievements
CLARK Contracts has secured a third consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety Awards...
Contractor keeps up momentum on mental health campaign
WILLMOTT Dixon has launched the second in a series of infographics designed to encourage construction workers to talk, as part of the contractor's All...
APS marks 30 years of construction health and safety progress
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) recently marked its 30th anniversary with a week-long series of events, celebrating three decades of championing health and...
Managing building safety to take centre stage at this year’s SPA AGM
MANAGING the safety of existing buildings will be the primary focus at this year's Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) AGM.
The September event will bring together voices from...
UK Government launches construction product regulator with ‘strong’ enforcement powers
THE UK Government has launched a national regulator which will seek to ensure materials used to build homes are be made safer.
The regulator for...
Mates in Mind in Relief Fund appeal
CHARITY Mates in Mind is appealing for donations to its Covid-19 Relief Fund in order to allow the organisation, which specialises in mental health...
Contractor looks to raise menopause awareness in the workplace
AHEAD of World Menopause Day, East Kilbride-based contractor akp has revealed it has engaged a menopause resilience expert to deliver a workshop to help...
