Free suicide prevention workshops now open to Scotland’s construction industry 

Scottish construction workers offered free suicide prevention workshops

CONSTRUCTION workers across Scotland can now register to attend new suicide prevention workshops developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland in partnership...

New study highlights safety benefits of panelised MMC for new homes

A new report has revealed how health and safety hazard exposure on construction sites could be reduced by 20% when using crane-erected panelised modern...

Unlocking the lockdown– the twofold challenge facing construction industry

By Lesley McLeod, CEO, The Association for Project Safety The need for construction hasn’t disappeared while we have all be stuck at home. People are...

“Health and safety should be part of a holistic process”

The Association for Project Safety (APS) celebrates its 21st birthday this year. Edinburgh-based Technical and Standards Manager, Andrew Leslie, recently met with Project Scotland’s Fraser...

Glasgow hosts health and safety roadshow

GLASGOW has hosted the first in a series of major events designed to discuss the future of workplace health and safety. Organisers - the Health and Safety Executive...

Flooding action plan for homeowners and businesses launched

THE Scottish Government has launched an action plan to help homeowners and businesses prevent damage caused by flooding this winter. The Living With Flooding document...

Work to continue at fire-damaged Princes Street site for ‘at least’ three weeks

WORK is expected to continue on the site of the Princes Street fire for 'at least' three weeks, the City of Edinburgh Council has...
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APS announces interim CEO appointment

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the appointment of Andrew Leslie as interim chief executive. Initially joining as one of the association’s earliest...

The built environment — safety assured?

By Lesley McLeod, CEO, Association for Project Safety TO outsiders construction often looks like a prime example of ‘Men Behaving Badly’. Jokes abound of the...

Union voices concern over rise in construction injuries

NEW figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) showing a rise in construction injuries and a fall in prosecutions is a ‘dangerous cocktail’,...

Construction workers offered free support for sleep issues

TO mark World Sleep Day (March 18), the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is teaming up with Sleepstation to offer free access to support for...

APS calls on construction sector to adopt “fresh perspective” on fire safety

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has called for specialist construction designers with fire prevention skills to be at the forefront of new UK...
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Contact tracing device innovators expand offering into workplace safety

TWO friends behind an innovative contact tracing device that was used across the globe during the Covid pandemic have expanded their offering into a...
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Clark Contracts honoured for 20 years of health and safety excellence

CLARK Contracts has been awarded a sixth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety...

Flexible working could bring health benefits for workers

A new study is looking into the potential effects of flexible working within the construction industry. Bam Construct, Bam Nuttall, Skanska and Willmott Dixon are...

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...

Glasgow Central high level to remain closed due to building façade instability

GLASGOW Central high level will not reopen this week due to the 'high level' of instability on the Gordon Street building façade following Sunday's...

CICV Forum backs calls for industry to ‘play its part’ in tackling virus

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has backed calls for the industry to 'play its part' and continue following vital health and safety guidance. The...
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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...

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...