Housebuilding chief encourages more men to discuss mental health
THE chief executive of a housebuilding firm is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health to help reduce high...
HSE takes action in drive to protect workers from silica dust
HSE has undertaken its first enforcement action as part of the nationwide inspection programme to protect workers from silica dust.
Several businesses have received prohibition...
Free resource hub launched to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders
THE Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) has launched a new resource hub to provide information on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
The organisation...
27 firms secure places on £20m fire safety framework
A wide range of businesses have secured a place on a new eight-figure framework aimed at safeguarding social housing and public buildings and their...
Arco unveils new safety training centre in Linlithgow
SAFETY specialist Arco has opened a new safety centre in Linlithgow, described as providing delegates with 'realistic, practical training' that simulates real-life hazards.
The centre offers...
MPA seeks entries for 2024 Health & Safety Awards
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) is seeking entries for its 2024 Health & Safety Awards.
The organisation welcomes nominations from companies of all sizes, whether...
Architects have pivotal role to stimulate culture of health and wellbeing
By Alasdair Rankin, MD, Aitken Turnbull
THE last year has brought into sharp focus that one of the lasting legacies of Covid-19 – when the...
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...
Principal designer role can’t be ‘optional extra’
UNDERVALUING the principal designer role could be a danger to construction safety, a leading safety specialist has warned.
Paul McCool, associate director, construction safety services...
New hand signal launched to fight modern slavery in construction
A new hand signal has been created in a bid to help fight modern slavery in the construction sector.
Launched by Stronger Together, the move...
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...
HSE launches second phase of site inspection campaign
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the launch of the second phase of its construction inspection campaign.
Those involved in projects across Britain...
Construction site electricity breaches rise by 12%
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 12% increase in the number of electricity breaches on UK construction sites.
The report was based on...
Study finds lack of comfort is causing workers to shun hard hats
AN industry study has found that a lack of comfort as being the main obstacle in putting workers off regularly wearing safety helmets on...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
Easing out of lockdown: why we must all play by the rules
By David Shearer, managing director, HFD Construction
On the 23rd March, the First Minister issued guidance that placed Scottish construction sites into lockdown. Almost since that...
Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter
MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers.
From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...
NASC safety report reveals record low number of accidents
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has released its 2025 Safety Report, which highlights continued improvements in health and safety standards across the industry.
The annual...
Builders urged to make mental health a top priority
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Mental Health Day by urging builders to make mental health a top priority.
With construction workers...
New skin cancer awareness campaign targets outdoor workers
TOOLSTATION has teamed up with cancer support charity Macmillan for a new campaign designed to raise awareness of skin cancer among tradespeople.
Developed by PR...
