Firm warns of alteration fire risks
PROMAT UK has claimed that specifications for glazing, doors and windows which offer passive fire protection are still being “routinely altered” to save money...
Trade body warns of potential ‘unintended consequences’ of fire safety regulations
SELECT warns that new fire regulations currently under consideration could undermine existing qualifications that ensure contractors are qualified & competent to carry out work
Safer Scotland appoints new MD and outlines ambitious growth plans
SAFER Scotland has appointed Phil Bunting as its new MD. The Paisley-based company, which has been employed on hundreds of projects for construction, civil...
Contractor fined after Covid spot check at Manchester site
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that a construction contractor has been fined after 'multiple' health and safety issues were identified during...
John Heaney Electrical appoints new health and safety manager
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney Electrical has announced the appointment of Garry Eggo as its new health and safety manager, following the retirement of Matt Bamford.
Bringing...
Bellway site manager recognised for health and safety achievements at national awards
BELLWAY site manager Frank McLaughlan has been highly commended at the national Homebuilder Safety Awards.
Frank and his team were recognised for their health and...
GMG Energy puts safety first following sawmilling investment
NORTH of Scotland-based renewables and timber-processing business GMG Energy has revealed it has called in risk management and compliance experts to ensure best practice...
Construction charity increases support to sector workforce
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed details of its work in 2019, including a 56% rise in demand for charitable services through its...
A wake-up call that needs careful consideration
Lesley McLeod, chief executive of the Association for Project Safety, gives her views on reports that the UK Government plans to end independent Scottish...
Changes to CCS checklist take effect
A new Monitors' Checklist is now in force for the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), with updated questions on tackling illegal working and improving road safety.
The new...
Exhaust ventilation specialist develops system to reduce manufacturing energy use
AN Ayrshire company has created a new system which is said to 'dramatically' reduce energy use in manufacturing and also protect workforce health.
Compliance LEV,...
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...
HSE publishes landmark guidance on dry cutting of engineered stone
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust.
The package includes...
Construction site inspection campaign targets workers’ lung health
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching a nationwide construction site inspection campaign targeted at preventing diseases caused by dust.
Supported by the organisation's...
HSE inspectors to make unannounced site visits
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out unannounced building site visits during a month-long initiative to tackle poor standards and unsafe work.
'Health as...
Fall protection specialist merges four Scottish-based businesses into one
KEE Safety, a global supplier of fall protection solutions and safety railing systems, has announced a new venture that sees four of its Scottish-based...
Is your site safe for older workers?
IT’S widely recognised that older workers are crucial to curbing the construction industry skills gap, as reported by CIOB, but an ageing workforce can...
BESA says overheating is now a ‘serious building safety issue’
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat.
With the UK set to record...
HSE Fee For Intervention: why it pays to be informed
By Vikki Watt, partner and solicitor advocate at BTO Solicitors LLP
SINCE 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recovered costs from duty holders...
Managing workplace safety – an update following 100 days in lockdown
By partner Jon Cooper and managing associate Ashley Borthwick, from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson
THE construction industry has been hit hard by Covid-19, with large...
