CDM 2015 draft guidance published
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published draft guidance on the legal requirements in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015).
Subject to parliamentary...
Paisley contractor launches new training app for staff
THE JR Group is launching a new online training app, which will deliver 'bite-size' training modules for staff covering health, safety, environmental, quality and...
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...
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...
New alliance helps electrical firms carry out risk assessments
SELECT has offered its members a new tool to help with producing risk assessment information and guidance.
The electricians’ trade body in Scotland confirmed it...
CALA site manager scoops national health and safety prize
A CALA Homes (West) site manager has won a national health and safety award for his work at a Larbert development.
Billy McCallum won the...
Building Safety Group launches new office in Stirling
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has opened a new Scottish office in Stirling.
The move follows a recently agreed partnership between BSG and the Scottish...
Housebuilder teams up with charity to help tackle mental health issues
CALA Group has launched a fundraising partnership with Samaritans, which aims to support the charity’s work across the UK and strengthen employee mental health...
APS launches ninth National Awards
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the launch of its ninth National CDM and Student Designer Awards. The prestigious annual event will...
Firms with 10+ staff to have access to free asymptomatic workplace testing
FIRMS with ten or more employees can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing as part of an enhanced drive to identify emerging Covid-19...
Free course aims to improve construction sector’s fire safety knowledge
CITB has announced that a free eCourse has been developed in partnership with Build UK and fire industry experts, designed to improve the sector’s...
New study highlights safety benefits of panelised MMC for new homes
A new report has revealed how health and safety hazard exposure on construction sites could be reduced by 20% when using crane-erected panelised modern...
Construction industry urged to donate personal protective equipment to NHS
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has urged the construction industry to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to their local healthcare communities amidst the...
Group launches new scaffold inspection service
THE JR Group has confirmed the launch of a scaffold inspection service as part of its new training services division.
The service will provide a...
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...
Revised scaffold safety guidance available to all
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has revealed its recently revised core scaffolding safety guidance – SG4:22: Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations –...
Millions of UK workers could be suffering from ‘second-hand stress’
NEW analysis has revealed that millions of UK employees could be struggling with their own mental health due to those around them exhibiting stress,...
Making junctions safer in memory of Emma
RESPONDENTS to a new campaign launched in memory of a young architect who lost her life whilst cycling in Glasgow city centre have been...
Construction manager set to launch free online mental health workshops for the industry
A construction manager is set to launch a series of free virtual mental health and personal development workshops for those in the construction industry.
“The...
FMB shares safety measures for outdoor workers ahead of expected heatwave
AHEAD of an expected heatwave in the UK this week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on tradespeople and homeowners to prioritise...
