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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...

Construction industry urged to strictly follow updated Covid-19 guidance

SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been urged to 'play its part' and strictly follow newly updated Covid-19 guidance. The call comes from Ken Gillespie, of the...

Temporary works specialist honoured for health and safety achievements

MABEY Hire is celebrating after picking up its eleventh consecutive gold at the 2023 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, resulting in winning the President’s...

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,...

Callendar site honoured for safety and design features

AN affordable housing development near Callendar has been recognised for the safety of the site’s Covid-19 arrangements, relationship with neighbouring businesses and the use...

SELECT launches campaign ahead of new heat and smoke alarm regulations

SELECT has launched a new public safety campaign to help raise awareness of impending heat and smoke alarm regulations. Set to be introduced across Scotland...
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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...

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...
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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...
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NASC report reveals continued improvements in safety standards

NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its 2024 Safety Report, which highlights continual improvement in safety standards by member firms. Since 1975, the...

Aon to host construction risk seminar in Glasgow

PROFESSIONAL services firm Aon plc is set to host the first in a series of construction risk seminars in Scotland. Aimed at construction managers, project...

Covid continuing to impact housebuilding programme says Highland Council

THE Highland Council has said it 'remains committed' to carrying out its agreed housing revenue account (HRA) capital programme, despite continuing pressure resulting from...

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...

Glenrothes housebuilding site honoured with health and safety accolade

THE Earl’s Way development in Glenrothes has taken top prize in housebuilder Bellway's 2023 Health and Safety Awards. First held last year, the awards were...

Specialist contractors invited to help RSLs meet safety standards

FIRE safety and building compliance contractors across Scotland are being invited to help registered social landlords (RSL) meet new higher standards in the wake of...

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...
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Site inspections to target health risks of moving and handling materials

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is about to launch a campaign aimed at preventing ill health from moving and handling materials on construction...

CITB courses aim to improve fire safety awareness in construction

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging all construction workers to help improve fire safety across the industry. The training body, in consultation with...

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...

Clark Contracts’ continued health and safety excellence recognised

CLARK Contracts has been awarded a fourth consecutive Order of Distinction at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety...