Construction workers urged to be ‘Covid-19 smart’ in their free time
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has repeated its 'urgent call' for Scotland's construction workers to be Covid-19 smart in their social lives.
The organisation is...
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...
Glenrothes housebuilding site honoured with health and safety accolade
THE Earl’s Way development in Glenrothes has taken top prize in housebuilder Bellway's 2023 Health and Safety Awards.
First held last year, the awards were...
British Safety Council confirms new chairman
PETER McGettrick has been named as the new chairman of the British Safety Council.
He succeeds Lawrence Waterman OBE CFIOSH, who stands down after four...
Mental health service for Borders tenants earns award shortlisting
BeWell, a mental health and wellbeing service that has improved the lives of housing association residents and helped cut eviction rates, became a finalist...
Workers urged to stand up for health and safety
RECENT campaigns from the likes of Get Britain Standing and the British Heart Foundation have urged employees who spend their working lives in a...
Springfield launches new partnership with construction industry charity
SPRINGFIELD has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity on a new mental health and wellbeing initiative.
Springfield Properties, as well as Dawn Homes,...
New health and safety app launched for painting and decorating sector
THE Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has produced a new app offering members the latest health and safety advice.
The Health and Safety in Painting...
1.3 million tradespeople at risk from asbestos
TRADESPEOPLE, including construction workers, could come into contact with deadly asbestos on average more than 100 times a year according to a new survey...
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...
Firm fined £700,000 after fatal dumper truck accident
BAM Nuttall Limited has been fined £700,000 after an employee lost his life after being run over by a six-tonne dumper truck.
Inverness Sheriff Court...
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...
Ground engineering specialist bags health and safety accolade
AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to health and safety with a RoSPA Gold Award.
The firm will be presented with the...
Construction workers offered asbestos awareness course
A risk management firm is offering a free online training course aimed at helping construction workers refresh their knowledge of the risks posed by...
New webinar will address health and safety updates for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is to host a health and safety webinar, designed to provide updates and the latest developments to help the...
Covid-19 forces delay to new smoke alarm regulations
THE Scottish Government is to delay new regulations on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by 12 months.
The impact of Covid-19 was cited as the...
Ayrshire ventilation specialist on track for 90% growth rate
AN Ayrshire business helping manufacturers to reduce energy usage and improve workplace health has announced it is on target to achieve a 90% growth...
Amey and Mace look to drive gender equality with new resource
AMEY and Mace have teamed up to launch a new digital health platform, Peppy, designed to drive gender equality and diversity and support women...
Fire training exercises held at Highland homes set for demolition
VACANT council houses in Dingwall set for demolition in June are being used as settings for vital fire and rescue training exercises.
The 12 properties...
Trade body warns of potential ‘unintended consequences’ of fire safety regulations
SELECT warns that new fire regulations currently under consideration could undermine existing qualifications that ensure contractors are qualified & competent to carry out work
