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...
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...
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...
Warning issued as UK construction sites see 21% rise in traffic management breaches
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has issued an urgent industry alert following a significant 21% rise in traffic management breaches across construction sites nationwide.
The...
SELECT issues reminder as deadline looms large for new fire safety legislation
TRADE body SELECT has issued a reminder to homeowners to ensure they have compliant heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms installed, ahead of...
High-rise health and safety: mitigating risk with formwork safety screens
Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses how temporary works can improve health and safety for site operatives working on high-rise projects
THE...
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...
New £2.1m study to tackle ‘dark shadow’ of asbestos in Scotland
THE University of Glasgow is to help lead a new £2.1 million study aimed at solving why it can take decades for exposure to...
Whole life safety is vital on infrastructure projects
In the wake of the tragic events in Genoa, where 43 people died when a section of the Morandi Bridge suddenly collapsed, Lesley McLeod,...
Scottish firms recognised by RoSPA
TWO Scottish firms have been recognised for their commitment to health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Ogilvie Construction...
BESA publishes new Covid-19 guidance
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to help engineering and constructions firms ensure their staff are safe amidst the Covid-19...
FMB marks National Stress Awareness Day by urging builders to prioritise mental health
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking National Stress Awareness Day by urging building companies across the UK to prioritise mental wellbeing.
With the...
Housebuilder commended at NHBC Health and Safety Awards
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has been commended at the first stage of the 2019 NHBC Health and Safety Awards.
Site manager Stuart Gillespie, from the...
UK Government launches construction product regulator with ‘strong’ enforcement powers
THE UK Government has launched a national regulator which will seek to ensure materials used to build homes are be made safer.
The regulator for...
Calls made for building regulations to address spread of airborne pathogens
A group of experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens have called for a tightened regulatory system to control air quality in buildings.
The proposals...
Scottish Procurement Alliance endorses new cladding safety measures
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has endorsed the decision to allow Scottish ministers new powers to tackle unsafe cladding.
The procurement body has given its...
Health and safety hat-trick for Mactaggart & Mickel Homes
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has scored a health and safety hat-trick, achieving three ‘Commended Site’ awards in the first stage of the 2018...
Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Penicuik primary school
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to Mauricewood Primary School in Penicuik, as part of a joint initiative with...
Jones Bros hits major health and safety milestone on North Kyle project
JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK has hit the milestone of reaching 500,000 hours without recording a single lost time incident at its North Kyle...
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...
