Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer

By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...
Mark Snelling

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...

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...

Putting safety first

By Adrian Pargeter, head of technical and product development, Kingspan Insulation Limited THE devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June has raised many serious questions...

Businesses must prioritise employee health and wellbeing during lockdown period

By Alastair Wallace, senior partner, Thomas & Adamson With the UK now into its fourth week in lockdown, it goes without saying that everyone involved...

Housebuilder partners with construction charity to help tackle mental health issues

HOUSEBUILDER Dandara, which has developments in the east of Scotland and Aberdeen, has launched its first national partnership with Lighthouse Club to help tackle...
Bryn Wilde, President-Elect – The Association for Project Safety, addresses the audience gathered at Y Senedd for the APS Campaign to Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry.

Association for Project Safety ramps up mental health campaign

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has continued its UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing in the construction industry, taking its message...
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Suicide prevention training programme created for Scottish construction industry

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland, and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) have collaborated on a...

Why communication breakthroughs will be crucial to a healthy post-pandemic sector

By Lesley McLeod, CEO of The Association for Project Safety, and Shachar Harari, chief business officer & head of Cardo Crew COMMUNICATION technology has always...

Fire testing laboratory opens in East Kilbride to test building materials

UNITED Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has launched a new fire testing laboratory to test building materials. The firm has made a six-figure investment to...

Safety on the agenda at new masterclass

MORE than 50 Scottish construction professionals attended the first in a new series of "masterclasses" promoting workplace health, safety and welfare. The seminar was hosted by...

Drainage specialist sets gold standard in health and safety

DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group is celebrating after receiving a Gold Achievement Award in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2022. The awards are...

Covid-19 challenges could bring ‘positive change’ to construction

THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new report has claimed. Arcadis, the global...

Interserve sites embark on ‘safety stand down’ event

INTERSERVE Construction offices and sites have participated in a global safety stand down to highlight workplace safety. Employees, members of the supply chain and customers...
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Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter

MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers. From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...

Housebuilder in contention for triple health and safety success

STEWART Milne Group is in contention for a hat-trick of gongs for its health and safety performance at the Trades Awards, which are being...

Importance of regulating electrical sector discussed on podcast

ALAN Wilson has warned that there are 'no second chances' with electrical safety as the SELECT MD continues the call for the regulation of...
Michael Fink, CEO of Mask Logic

PPE: one size doesn’t protect all

Michael Fink, CEO of Mask Logic, discusses the vital importance of respiratory protection WHEN PPE fit fails, protection fails. For too long, protective equipment in...

Report lays bare economic and health impacts of unhealthy buildings

UNHEALTHY buildings will cost the UK economy over £55 billion between now and 2060, according to a new report by research institute RAND Europe and...

Firefighters given guided tour of Inverness housing development

FIREFIGHTERS have been given a guided tour of Robertson Homes' Torvean development in Inverness to learn more about modern timber kit construction methods. The firm...