SELECT welcomes amendment to electrical sector regulations
ELECTROTECHNICAL trade body SELECT has welcomed the latest amendment to industry regulations and encouraged members to familiarise themselves with the updates to ensure the...
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...
Scotland bans combustible cladding on ‘high-risk’ buildings over 11 metres
DEVELOPERS are to be banned from using combustible cladding on 'high-risk' buildings over 11 metres in Scotland.
The move follows legislation to improve fire safety...
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...
Construction businesses mark Mental Health Awareness Week
LOVELL, Morgan Sindall Construction and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have united to mark Mental Health Awareness Week with a series of activities, including a pop-up...
A fifth of tradespeople suffer hearing problems due to work
MORE than a fifth (21%) of tradespeople have hearing problems caused by their work, new research commissioned for Tinnitus Awareness Week (February 5-11) has...
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...
Construction charity to offer free mental health training
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced it will deliver £20,000 of free mental health and wellbeing training to the sector for the remainder...
Covid-19 response ‘proves construction industry can change’
DAME Judith Hackitt has said the way the construction industry has responded to the Covid-19 challenge shows it is capable of making the necessary...
Housebuilder looks to champion positive mental wellbeing
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is backing a programme to promote positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
The firm is supporting the work of...
HSE plans major overhaul of RIDDOR reporting
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR).
HSE...
Gold Award proves Kier’s health and safety credentials
KIER Construction Scotland has picked up a Gold Award at RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
The firm was presented with the accolade at an event...
Paisley contractor launches new training app for staff
THE JR Group is launching a new online training app, which will deliver 'bite-size' training modules for staff covering health, safety, environmental, quality and...
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...
Clark Contracts’ continued health and safety excellence recognised
CLARK Contracts has been awarded a fourth consecutive Order of Distinction at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety...
Health and Safety Executive warns of ‘inadequate’ face masks
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that a 'substantial' number of face masks on the market claiming to be of KN95 standards...
Housebuilder teams up with charity to help tackle mental health issues
CALA Group has launched a fundraising partnership with Samaritans, which aims to support the charity’s work across the UK and strengthen employee mental health...
RICS issues new guidance to help prepare for residential property inspections
RICS has issued new guidance for professionals operating in Scotland's residential market to help them prepare for carrying out inspections on domestic properties following...
New HSE campaign targets good mental health in construction
CONSTRUCTION is one of five sectors to be targeted in a new campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at helping businesses...
Union in warning over working while ill
Construction union UCATT says the absence of sick pay for some workers can endanger not only their own lives but also the safety of...
