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Roofing contractor shows support for World Menopause Awareness Month

ROOFING contractor BriggsAmasco has shown its commitment to World Menopause Awareness Month by hosting a course for female staff to gain a better understanding...
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Lighthouse Charity reflects on record year of positive impact

THE Lighthouse Charity has revealed it set new records in 2024, reaching more people and delivering more support than ever before to construction workers...

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...

Latest award highlights Ogilvie’s health and safety credentials

OGILVIE Construction is celebrating the firm's fifth successive Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Donald MacDonald, managing director of...

Safety issues on the agenda at national construction conference

A national construction industry conference has explored key safety issues affecting the sector. The Association for Project Safety's (APS) annual conference, held in Cardiff, arguably...
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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...

Scotland’s first immersive safety leadership training centre opens in Perth

SCOTLAND'S first immersive safety leadership training centre has been officially opened in Perth. SSE's new £2.5 million Faskally Safety Leadership Centre will welcome 7,000 people...

Could ChatGPT have an impact on the construction industry?

It’s been a while now since ChatGPT and AI tools like it burst onto the scene. But do they have any practical applications for...

Firm fined £150,000 following ‘totally avoidable’ incident

JOHN Murphy and Sons Ltd has been fined £150,000 after a high pressure pipeline was damaged during widening work on the M8 motorway. Hamilton Sheriff...

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...

Ultrasonic de-icing could be used to stop Queensferry Crossing closures

ULTRASONIC de-icing and targeted vibration systems are being considered as methods to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing. The bridge between Edinburgh...

Face coverings to become mandatory in workplace canteens

THE wearing of face coverings is to become mandatory in workplace canteens, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. From Friday October 16, face coverings...

Charity backs calls for research into Covid-19 mental health impact

MATES in Mind is urging construction employers to act now to support the long-term mental wellbeing of staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. The move follows...

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...
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Paisley contractor celebrates health and safety excellence

CLARK Contracts has celebrated health and safety excellence within the business by holding the firm's annual health and safety awards ceremonies. Two events took place...

University develops ‘futuristic’ sensor to detect corrosion in major structures

RESEARCHERS have developed and patented a new corrosion sensor that they say could improve safety and reliability of large structures such as bridges and...

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...

Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing. Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...

New study to explore worker fatigue within construction sector

THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new survey to explore the issue of worker fatigue within the industry. CCS said worker fatigue is...

New research examines impact of pandemic on mental health of tradespeople

NEW research has revealed that 76% of tradespeople say Covid-19 has negatively impacted their mental health. The research, by small business insurance provider Simply Business,...