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...
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Balfour Beatty mandates human recognition cameras on certain machinery

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery...
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New tech ‘detects early warning signs of tinnitus’

NEW technology which claims to detect early warning signs of tinnitus for people working in high-risk environments, such as construction sites, has been developed...

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...

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...
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Unqualified electricians in Scotland pose ‘significant threat’ to public safety

UNQUALIFIED electricians in Scotland continued to pose a significant threat to public safety, the head of SELECT has warned. Alan Wilson, MD of the electrical trade...

Linear Group acquires stake in fire safety consultancy

LINEAR Group has acquired a stake in fire safety consultancy Kyle Management Solutions, to create Linear Fire Safety (LFS). Based in the group’s Glasgow HQ, the...

APS appoints new CEO

LESLEY McLeod has been appointed the new CEO of the Association for Project Safety (APS). The organisation, which works to improve and promote the professional...

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...

Cladding regulations causing homeowners to become ‘mortgage prisoners’ MP warns

DAVID Linden has warned the UK Government that homeowners are at risk of becoming 'mortgage prisoners' due to regulations on combustible materials. The SNP MP...

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...
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New skin cancer awareness campaign targets outdoor workers

TOOLSTATION has teamed up with cancer support charity Macmillan for a new campaign designed to raise awareness of skin cancer among tradespeople. Developed by PR...

Robertson Group earns health and safety recognition

ROBERTSON Group has been recognised at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards in London. Both Robertson Construction Group and Robertson Facilities...

SNIJIB: online tests provide ‘lifeline’ for firms looking to keep workers safe and compliant

THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB) has implemented digital technology which allows most plumbing and heating operatives to sit their health...
Association for Project Safety new board appointees

Experienced construction professionals join APS board

THE Association for Project Safety (APS), a membership body dedicated to tackling ill-health and managing risks in the built environment sector, has appointed two...

Why getting cladding right must not cause property blight

By Eric Curran, managing partner of DM Hall chartered surveyors, based in the firm's Glasgow north office THE Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain, and our...

Construction industry urged to donate personal protective equipment to NHS

THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has urged the construction industry to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to their local healthcare communities amidst the...

Overconfidence ‘putting Scottish homeowners at risk’

WE have become a nation of ‘YouTube DIYers’ according to new research from Electrical Safety First, which reveals over 2.7 million Scots would happily use...

Paisley contractor celebrates hat-trick of health and safety awards

CLARK Contracts has announced it has been awarded a third consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s...

Employers urged to prepare for rise in mental health issues

EMPLOYERS have been urged to prepare for a rise in mental health problems during the current lockdown period, following new research. The Building Engineering Services...