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Keeping schools safe in hygiene-critical times

David Hockley, area technical manager at SIKA, explains why he believes resin is the ideal flooring to help with stringent safey standards in schools COVID-19...

Seven in ten construction workers ‘experience pain at work at least once a week’

71% of construction workers experience pain at work at least once a week, according to new research. Led by Jacuzzi, the hot tub and...
SELECT NCD video

SELECT releases new safety video on neutral current diversion

SELECT has continued its awareness campaign on the issue of neutral current diversion (NCD) by releasing a new guidance video designed to help keep...

Managing workplace safety – an update following 100 days in lockdown

By partner Jon Cooper and managing associate Ashley Borthwick, from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson THE construction industry has been hit hard by Covid-19, with large...

Scotland’s construction sector hailed for its efforts throughout Covid-19 pandemic

SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been hailed for its work in the fight against Covid-19 but has been urged not to take its foot off...

Interserve looks to raise awareness of mental health issues

INTERSERVE Construction marked World Mental Health Day with 'Tea and Talk' events at its Livingston office and Scottish National Galleries site. The contractor's Scottish workforce...

New podcast explores preventing construction site injuries

A new podcast for the construction industry has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Supporting the Work Right Construction: Your Health. Your...

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...

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...

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...

Contractor wants to ‘open up the dialogue’ on mental health issues

ESH Construction has revealed the firm is backing efforts to 'open up the dialogue on mental health', as construction workers continue to combat the...

Lovell honoured at global safety awards

LOVELL is celebrating after a double triumph at the International Safety Awards.  The British Safety Council presented an International Safety Award with merit to Lovell’s 34-home...

Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer

By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...

Safety from the ground up

Access platforms must be as stable as possible if they are to be used safely and effectively. It is therefore vital  to know how...

Housebuilder honoured for health and safety performance

STEWART Milne Group has announced the firm has secured its 12th Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for health and safety...

Lovell recognised again for health and safety commitment

LOVELL has won a top health and safety award for the 19th year in a row. The firm, which is responsible for developments including Glow...

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...

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...

Mental health app launched for construction workers

A new app has been launched to help support the mental health of construction workers. The Lighthouse construction charity, software specialist COINS, and Building Mental...

Balfour Beatty fined over Third Don Crossing death

BALFOUR Beatty has been fined £600,000 after a worker was killed when he was struck by a wheeled excavator at the Third Don Crossing...