Morrison honoured for health and safety commitment

MORRISON Construction has announced its businesses in Inverness, Aberdeen and Glasgow have all been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...

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...

Firms fined after excavation collapse leaves employee severely injured

AUBERNE Homes Limited and groundworks contractor, W&E Lammie, have been fined after an employee of W&E Lammie was crushed and severely injured during an...

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...

Leading safety speaker addresses City Building staff

CITY Building has welcomed a leading speaker on behavioural safety training to its Glasgow headquarters to share insights as part of the Proud 2B Safe programme. Jason...

Health and Safety Executive warns of ‘inadequate’ face masks

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that a 'substantial' number of face masks on the market claiming to be of KN95 standards...

‘Do it right and effectively so people can come home safe’

LESLEY McLeod wants to ensure that health and safety “stays right at the front of people’s minds, both in the industry and to those...

Businesses must prioritise employee health and wellbeing during lockdown period

By Alastair Wallace, senior partner, Thomas & Adamson With the UK now into its fourth week in lockdown, it goes without saying that everyone involved...

Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer

By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...

Ogilvie earns President’s Award for health and safety commitment

OGILVIE Construction's health and safety credentials have been recognised with the RoSPA President's Award, which is given to companies who achieve 10 consecutive annual...

Ground engineering specialist bags health and safety accolade

AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to health and safety with a RoSPA Gold Award. The firm will be presented with the...

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...

Trade body warns of potential ‘unintended consequences’ of fire safety regulations

SELECT warns that new fire regulations currently under consideration could undermine existing qualifications that ensure contractors are qualified & competent to carry out work

New guidance released on self-catering work accommodation

THE Scottish Government has released guidance on self-catering accommodation for work during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government said the recommended position is for individual, self-contained...

Springfield launches new partnership with construction industry charity

SPRINGFIELD has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity on a new mental health and wellbeing initiative. Springfield Properties, as well as Dawn Homes,...
Construction worker holding defibrillator

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...

Aberdeenshire firm in court after apprentice hit by pressurised hose

AN Aberdeenshire firm has been prosecuted after a young apprentice was injured when he was struck on the back by a pressurised hose. The then...

Contractor offers tips for a happier work environment

TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Willmott Dixon has provided some tips for businesses to help make life at work more pleasant for employees. The...

HSE appoints new Chief Executive

DR Richard Judge has been appointed chief executive of Britain’s workplace health and safety regulator. He will start at the Health and Safety Executive in...

Safety group reports increase in construction site electricity breaches

THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 31% increase in the number of electricity breaches occurring on construction sites. 20,000 independent site inspections were...