Fife Council approves sprinkler retrofit programme for tower blocks

FIFE Council has approved recommendations to retrofit water-based sprinkler systems in all flats at Swan and Memorial Courts in Methil. Subject to successful evaluation, the...

Ogilvie earns President’s Award for health and safety commitment

OGILVIE Construction's health and safety credentials have been recognised with the RoSPA President's Award, which is given to companies who achieve 10 consecutive annual...

New guidance released on self-catering work accommodation

THE Scottish Government has released guidance on self-catering accommodation for work during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government said the recommended position is for individual, self-contained...

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...
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Accidents and injuries at “record low”

THE number of accidents and injuries recorded by NASC members fell to an all-time low in 2017, with 89 incidences occurring on-site throughout the...

Construction charity gives backing to Men’s Health Week

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is backing Men’s Health Week from June 12-19 by raising awareness of the resources they have to support construction...
Aftermath of Glasgow Union Corner fire. Image credit: Kunal Tewari Photography / Shutterstock.com

Safety prioritised in Glasgow fire response

FAÇADE retention was ‘impossible’ on Glasgow’s fire-damaged Forsyth House with the charred and water-damaged structure creating perilous conditions for specialist contractors who worked 24/7...

Plasterboard handling and MSD: controlling the risk

Joe Cilia, technical director at FIS, outlines his views on how to minimise the risk of obtaining musculoskeletal injuries when handling plasterboard  MUSCULOSKELETAL disorders (MSDs)...

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...

Construction firms warned that alcohol-based hand gels pose fire risk

A safety firm has warned that alcohol-based hand sanitisers pose a 'constant' risk to fire safety and personal health and safety in workplaces that...

Housebuilding chief encourages more men to discuss mental health

THE chief executive of a housebuilding firm is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health to help reduce high...

‘Potentially dangerous’ cordless drills amongst items seized by Falkirk Council

FALKIRK Council's trading standards team has been recognised for its work in intercepting unsafe goods intended for the Scottish marketplace coming through the port...

Mabey Hire celebrates RIDDOR milestone

TEMPORARY works specialist Mabey Hire has revealed it has achieved one million man-hours without RIDDOR reportable incidents, as of January 2025. RIDDOR stands for Reporting...

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...

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...

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...
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Drax teams up with charity to improve wellbeing support for rural workers

CHARITY Change Mental Health has announced a new partnership with renewable energy company Drax to embed mental health learning into the workplace while building...

Construction sector urged to keep following Covid-19 measures to avoid ‘winter of discontent’

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to help prevent another 'winter of discontent'. The organisation...

Fears that mental health initiatives may not be reaching those who need them

RESEARCHERS from Glasgow Caledonian University have warned that initiatives aimed at protecting the mental health of construction workers may not be getting to those...

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...