Health impacts caused by noisy traffic could influence planning
NOISY road traffic in residential areas can lead to an increased chance of high blood pressure, a University of Glasgow study carried out in...
Don’t suffer in silence as cost of living crisis rises
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has told Project Scotland that it expects to see greater demand for its services as the cost of living...
Cala Homes (North) mental health campaign leads to national award win
CALA Homes (North) has been named Employer of the Year for First Aid Excellence at the Scottish First Aid Awards.
The 11th annual event, organised...
Record low deaths in British construction industry
LATEST Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual figures on work-related fatal injuries have revealed 30 deaths in the British construction industry this year.
The figure...
SELECT launches campaign ahead of new heat and smoke alarm regulations
SELECT has launched a new public safety campaign to help raise awareness of impending heat and smoke alarm regulations.
Set to be introduced across Scotland...
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...
Moray firms offered free on-site Covid testing
MORAY businesses are being offered free on-site testing for staff without Covid-19 symptoms, as part of a north of Scotland-wide increased testing programme.
The offer...
Safe digging ‘anxiety’ keeping Brits awake at night
NEW research from LSBUD has claimed that Brits are embarking on so many DIY projects that concerns about staying safe while digging are keeping them...
Contractor continues to shine a light on mental health issues in construction
WILLMOTT Dixon is helping to shine a light on mental health issues in the construction sector by releasing a new Z-Card, which provides a...
Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks
WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...
CIOB launches global survey to address mental health issues in construction
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced that the third instalment in a series of studies into the mental health struggles of construction...
Mix of issues poses serious industry test
THE combination of Brexit and an ambitious national infrastructure programme is set to present a major health and safety challenge to the construction industry.
That’s...
Toolstation targets outdoor workers with skin cancer awareness campaign
TOOLSTATION has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support to launch its new ‘Raise Your Skin Standards’ campaign, designed to boost awareness of sun protection...
Fife Council approves sprinkler retrofit programme for tower blocks
FIFE Council has approved recommendations to retrofit water-based sprinkler systems in all flats at Swan and Memorial Courts in Methil.
Subject to successful evaluation, the...
Construction fatalities highlighted in new HSE figures
THE construction industry suffered more workplace fatalities than any other UK sector in 2019/20, according to annual figures released by the Health and Safety...
Fire sprinklers set to become mandatory for historic hotel conversions
SPRINKLERS are to become a mandatory requirement for traditional buildings that are newly converted into hotels in Scotland if new laws are passed, the...
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...
Be Covid smart digital learning toolkit launched for Scotland’s construction industry
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new Covid smart training and learning programme for Scotland's construction industry.
The digital learning toolkit, created...
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...
HSE launches new campaign to prevent construction site injuries
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching a new campaign designed to combat serious aches and pains caused by lifting and moving heavy...
