Scottish construction workers offered free suicide prevention workshops
CONSTRUCTION workers across Scotland can now register to attend new suicide prevention workshops developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland in partnership...
Recognition for virtual reality health and safety tool
MORRISON Construction has been shortlisted for a top health and safety prize for the development of virtual reality site inductions.
The firm has been named...
Breathing Space Bench unveiled to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
SPRINGFIELD has announced it has installed another Breathing Space bench at the Kinloch Gardens development in Blairgowrie.
In partnership with Kingdom Housing Association, the housebuilders...
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 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...
Demolition firm fined after worked injured in fall at Aberdeen warehouse
A demolition company has been fined over £40,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling six metres through a roof opening during a...
Drainage specialist sets gold standard in health and safety
DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group is celebrating after receiving a Gold Achievement Award in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2022.
The awards are...
Workers can breathe easier thanks to CDP
A new initiative has been launched in the fight to tackle health problems associated with construction workers breathing in dust.
Supported by the Health and...
Lovell recognised again for health and safety commitment
LOVELL has won a top health and safety award for the 19th year in a row.
The firm, which is responsible for developments including Glow...
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...
Paisley contractor announces partnership with construction industry charity
PAISLEY-headquartered contractor The JR Group has donated £2,000 to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, which provides emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to sector...
New report highlights crucial impact of construction charity
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed it helped 2,264 families in crisis and delivered £1,287 million of charitable giving in 2020.
The figures were...
Flooding action plan for homeowners and businesses launched
THE Scottish Government has launched an action plan to help homeowners and businesses prevent damage caused by flooding this winter.
The Living With Flooding document...
Industry unites to promote fire sector skills
SELECT has revealed it helped to shape a new occupational qualification structure by the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) industry that will lead...
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...
New CPD educates on fire doors
GEZE UK has revised its RIBA-approved CPD, titled Specifying, Installing and Maintaining Ironmongery for Fire Doors.
The completely revised CPD includes new visuals and updates...
Clark Contracts honoured for health and safety excellence
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been awarded a fifth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s...
Builders urged to reach out for help on World Suicide Prevention Day
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) by urging builders to reach out for help if they are...
New book details dangers faced by those building Forth Bridge
A book has been published online listing all of the accidents that took place during the early phase of the construction of the Forth...
Moray firms offered free on-site Covid testing
MORAY businesses are being offered free on-site testing for staff without Covid-19 symptoms, as part of a north of Scotland-wide increased testing programme.
The offer...
