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...
Funding boost in project to protect road workers
AMEY has secured additional funding to design an Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) to protect workers when putting out traffic management on live carriageways.
The firm...
New tool could help indoor spaces be designed to reduce spread of Covid-19
THE University of Glasgow is developing a tool capable of predicting the spread of airborne droplets in a bid to help indoor spaces be...
Don’t let them suffer in silence
By Martin Robertson, health and safety manager at M-Pact Group
IT is one of the great hidden secrets of the construction sector, an issue that many...
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...
PERI launches action plan to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace
PERI is on a mission to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace as part of the firm's series of wellbeing-related topics.
The scaffolding and...
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...
Roof tile manufacturer nets support for mental health awareness
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has embarked on a fundraising drive in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.
The theme of the...
New partner joins HSE campaign to tackle work-related stress
THE Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has been confirmed as the latest partner on the Working Minds campaign launched a year ago...
FMB shares safety measures for outdoor workers ahead of expected heatwave
AHEAD of an expected heatwave in the UK this week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on tradespeople and homeowners to prioritise...
Builders urged to make mental health a top priority
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Mental Health Day by urging builders to make mental health a top priority.
With construction workers...
New initiative champions improved safety culture
A Glasgow-based scaffolding contractor has introduced a new health and safety initiative designed to raise awareness of risks and encourage employees to consider the...
Health and safety hat-trick for Mactaggart & Mickel Homes
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has scored a health and safety hat-trick, achieving three ‘Commended Site’ awards in the first stage of the 2018...
APS creates new deputy CEO role to help drive building safety
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has appointed Sofie Hooper as deputy CEO.
She joins from her role as head of policy and research at...
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...
SELECT issues reminder as deadline looms large for new fire safety legislation
TRADE body SELECT has issued a reminder to homeowners to ensure they have compliant heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms installed, ahead of...
Contractor looks to raise menopause awareness in the workplace
AHEAD of World Menopause Day, East Kilbride-based contractor akp has revealed it has engaged a menopause resilience expert to deliver a workshop to help...
Access specialists launch new website
ACCESS specialists Bilco and Howe Green have recently launched a new website to provide easy access to resources for architects, specifiers and building services professionals.
Howe...
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 delivers site safety talk and delivers biodiversity initiatives in Fife
BRIAR Homes has revealed how it has embedded itself into the Kennoway community following the start of construction at the firm's first Fife development,...
