Aftermath of Glasgow Union Corner fire. Image credit: Kunal Tewari Photography / Shutterstock.com

Safety prioritised in Glasgow fire response

FAÇADE retention was ‘impossible’ on Glasgow’s fire-damaged Forsyth House with the charred and water-damaged structure creating perilous conditions for specialist contractors who worked 24/7...

Covid-19 monitors ‘key part’ of Scottish Water’s site success

SCOTTISH Water has said that its £6.9 million project at Loch Thom Reservoir is a 'hive of activity' despite the current Covid-19 restrictions. The loch...

Paisley contractor celebrates hat-trick of health and safety awards

CLARK Contracts has announced it has been awarded a third consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s...

Tower light risks ‘largely ignored’

Manufacturer says industry needs to address issues THE potential danger of mobile tower lights as a health and safety hazard on construction sites continues to...

GRAHAM underlines support for male workforce on International Men’s Day

GRAHAM is today highlighting the range of support services available to its male workforce on International Men's Day. Employing 355 men across its Building North...

Experts warn ‘many’ new buildings fail to meet minimum ventilation requirements

CHANGE is needed to ensure that buildings are designed with better ventilation, a University of Strathclyde professor has warned. Professor Tim Sharpe, from the university's...

Roofing firm fined following fall from height

A Falkirk company specialising in roofing work has been fined after a self-employed roofer was seriously injured after falling from a roof while carrying...

Safety app helps lone workers keep in touch

CONSTRUCTION workers operating alone can benefit from a safety app which sends out alerts if it detects something potentially unusual – such as a...

Housing association trainee named Covid Workplace Champion

KINGDOM Housing Association is celebrating after health & safety trainee Fern Barclay was crowned a Covid Workplace Champion by the Royal Society for the...

Almost £2m in funding to help historic sites make Covid adjustments

HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced funding of £1,916,238 for 40 sites across the country to support their eventual reopening. The first stream of funding...

Ultrasonic de-icing could be used to stop Queensferry Crossing closures

ULTRASONIC de-icing and targeted vibration systems are being considered as methods to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing. The bridge between Edinburgh...

Bellway site manager wins health and safety award

BELLWAY senior site manager Peter Lawrie has been presented with a national health and safety award. The Bellway national UK awards, which is in its...

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...

Edinburgh Boiler Company offers free gas safety checks following fatal blast

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is carrying out free gas safety checks for residents in the Baberton area of the city following the explosion...
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Builders urged to act immediately to avoid site shutdowns in silica dust crackdown

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned builders they risk having sites shut down immediately if they fail to comply with a new...

Construction charity to offer free online wellbeing workshops

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity will be hosting a series of free online mental health training workshops later this month. The initiative has been designed...

MGF continue to successfully support their customers across Scotland one year on from the...

Over a year on since opening, MGF’s Livingston Depot continues to successfully provide both excavation safety and structural support solutions to those across Scotland.

Fencing a ‘safety priority’ on Levenmouth rail project

FENCING is being installed as a 'safety priority' along the Levenmouth Rail Link, as Network Rail looks to bring trains back to the line...

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...

New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction workers

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has produced a new range of health and safety guidance documents to help steer workers through the phased return. The...