Public inquiry to be held over hospital issues
THE Scottish Government has confirmed that a public inquiry will be held to examine problems found at the new Royal Hospital for Children and...
HSE inspections to focus on occupational lung disease
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed it is inspecting fabricated metal businesses across Britain to check they are managing the respiratory risks...
Access by the seaside
FALL protection specialists MSA Safety have been involved in an access project beside the seaside, atop the famous Blackpool Tower.
The tower houses the SkyWalk...
Materials supplier joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has signed up to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme in a bid to offer better assistance to staff and...
New course targets drugs and alcohol issues in construction
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new programme to help tackle drug and alcohol issues in the construction sector.
The organisation said the...
Network Rail prepares for Storm Bram
NETWORK Rail meteorologists are closely monitoring forecasts and supporting preparations ahead of Storm Bram hitting Scotland.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for...
New roof structures could be trialled in Dundee RAAC properties
PILOT works on five council properties affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead in Dundee, if councillors approve...
Robertson appoints new director of safety, health and environment
ROBERTSON has announced the appointment of Joe Guilfoyle as group director of safety, health and environment (SHE).
Currently responsible for SHE within Robertson’s construction Group,...
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...
Scots construction workers benefit from ‘next generation’ safety helmets
SCOTTISH construction workers are among the first to utilise the next generation of protective headwear.
Housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel's site managers are equipped with the ‘Ranger’...
Common causes of construction site accidents and how to avoid them
By Stuart Snape, managing partner at Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors
Construction sites are inherently dangerous environments, and accidents can happen even when workers take...
BESA says overheating is now a ‘serious building safety issue’
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat.
With the UK set to record...
Drainage specialist sets gold standard in health and safety
DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group is celebrating after receiving a Gold Achievement Award in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2022.
The awards are...
27 firms secure places on £20m fire safety framework
A wide range of businesses have secured a place on a new eight-figure framework aimed at safeguarding social housing and public buildings and their...
Unite: Construction workers & their families’ health at ‘risk’
UNITE has warned the UK Government in the 'strongest possible terms' that construction workers and their families are facing a public health 'emergency'.
The claim...
Contractor adopts active hearing protection mandate
GALLIFORD Try’s Highways business has implemented a new mandate requiring all of its sites to adopt active hearing protection from July.
The measure will become...
Scaffolding sector steps up mental health focus
WITH research from the Office of National Statistics showing construction workers to be 1.6 times more likely to take their own life than the...
Change in sprinkler regulations for new flats and social homes
THE Scottish Government has published guidance for the house building industry ahead of the introduction of new regulations on sprinklers.
The changes mean that all...
DTS awarded Order of Distinction for health and safety excellence
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been awarded the Order of Distinction by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) after earning its...
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...
