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...
New department opens up avenues
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has been operating its health and safety department for two years and is thrilled with the development of these...
Seven in ten construction workers ‘experience pain at work at least once a week’
71% of construction workers experience pain at work at least once a week, according to new research.
Led by Jacuzzi, the hot tub and...
Glenrothes housebuilding site honoured with health and safety accolade
THE Earl’s Way development in Glenrothes has taken top prize in housebuilder Bellway's 2023 Health and Safety Awards.
First held last year, the awards were...
Mabey Hire recognised for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire has achieved a 12th consecutive gold award at the 2024 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards, leading to the...
Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
Builders urged to reach out for help on World Suicide Prevention Day
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) by urging builders to reach out for help if they are...
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...
Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum issues new essential guidance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued new essential guidance to help the sector's operatives to continue to work safely,
The campaigning collective has...
Moray bridge closes on safety grounds following ‘rapid deterioration’
CLODDACH Bridge in Moray has closed after a specialist inspection revealed 'substantial' corrosion and degradation of the structure.
Moray Council said in 2019 the weight-bearing...
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity announces new initiatives
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced new initiatives to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
It is launching three new masterclasses to complement its...
Tobermore MD honoured for making a difference to workplace mental health and wellbeing
DAVID Henderson, MD and owner of paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore, has been awarded the ‘True Leader’ accolade at the Make A Difference Awards...
Scottish Government explains why construction is continuing
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that construction sites have been able to stay open amidst heightened Covid-19-related restrictions after developing guidance with 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...
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...
Association for Project Safety appoints new president
MARK Snelling has been appointed as the new president of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
He succeeds Ray Bone, who remains as an adviser...
Making your construction site safe in 2020
By Lauren Gladding, Self Storage sales & marketing manager
CONSTRUCTION is one of the most dangerous industries in the UK to work in. According to...
SELECT MD tells radio audience about importance of electrical apprenticeships
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety...
Employers urged to prepare for rise in mental health issues
EMPLOYERS have been urged to prepare for a rise in mental health problems during the current lockdown period, following new research.
The Building Engineering Services...
Construction workers undertake road safety training in Inverness
CONSTRUCTION workers have undergone road safety training in Inverness to help protect them from dangerous accidents.
Around 120 apprentices and staff in the construction sector...
