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Zero scaffolding fatalities recorded among NASC members in 2025

A new report has revealed that National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) members recorded zero operative fatalities in 2025. The findings are revealed in the...
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FMB marks National Stress Awareness Day by urging builders to prioritise mental health

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking National Stress Awareness Day by urging building companies across the UK to prioritise mental wellbeing. With the...

MPA seeks entries for 2024 Health & Safety Awards

THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) is seeking entries for its 2024 Health & Safety Awards. The organisation welcomes nominations from companies of all sizes, whether...

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...
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Scottish Government ‘carefully considering’ Grenfell inquiry recommendations

THE Scottish Government has said it is 'carefully considering' each of the UK Government's Grenfell inquiry recommendations insofar as they apply in Scotland. The inquiry's...

Why the UK needs to build more, build better and build beautiful…

By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety EVERYWHERE you turn there’s building works. And, on larger sites, there are big signs shouting out...

Almost £2m in funding to help historic sites make Covid adjustments

HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced funding of £1,916,238 for 40 sites across the country to support their eventual reopening. The first stream of funding...

Ultrasonic de-icing could be used to stop Queensferry Crossing closures

ULTRASONIC de-icing and targeted vibration systems are being considered as methods to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing. The bridge between Edinburgh...

HSE appoints new Chief Executive

DR Richard Judge has been appointed chief executive of Britain’s workplace health and safety regulator. He will start at the Health and Safety Executive in...

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...

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...

Construction businesses mark Mental Health Awareness Week

LOVELL, Morgan Sindall Construction and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have united to mark Mental Health Awareness Week with a series of activities, including a pop-up...

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...
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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...
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New course to raise scaffolding awareness

A new one-day scaffolding awareness course is set to launch at a range of training centres across the UK later this year. The course, which...
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Guard of honour for Livingston shopping site

TRAD Safety Systems has supplied and installed 800 linear metres of its new Edgeguard permanent roof edge protection system across ten roofs at shopping...

Documentary looks to ‘change the culture’ within Scottish cladding sector

A film exploring the construction industry’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster has been produced by a cladding firm with strong roots in Scotland. Made...

Contractor wants to ‘open up the dialogue’ on mental health issues

ESH Construction has revealed the firm is backing efforts to 'open up the dialogue on mental health', as construction workers continue to combat the...

Dundee multi-storeys set for £4.2m fire safety improvements

COUNCIL multi-storey dwellings across Dundee could be set for £4.2 million worth of fire safety improvements. It comes as Dundee City Council looks to further...

Morgan Sindall reveals Scottish safety milestone

MORGAN Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has announced that the business has recorded 2.2 million person hours without a RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries Diseases and...