Clark Contracts Rospa award

Clark Contracts honoured for 20 years of health and safety excellence

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

Mabey Hire recognised for health and safety achievements

MABEY Hire has achieved a 12th consecutive gold award at the 2024 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards, leading to the...

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,...

Kingdom Housing Association earns wellbeing accolade at Fife Business Awards

KINGDOM Housing Association is celebrating after winning the Wellbeing Award at the Fife Business Awards. The organisation said its approach to employee wellbeing delivered initiatives...

Firm fined £80,000 after worker is seriously injured at Highland wind farm

A wind farm management services firm has been fined £80,000 after a worker at a site near Inverness was seriously injured by an electrical...
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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...

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...

SELECT issues reminder as deadline looms large for new fire safety legislation

TRADE body SELECT has issued a reminder to homeowners to ensure they have compliant heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms installed, ahead of...

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...

Housebuilder in contention for triple health and safety success

STEWART Milne Group is in contention for a hat-trick of gongs for its health and safety performance at the Trades Awards, which are being...

Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training

THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the creation of a new independent sector representative organisation (SRO). The organisation said that the launch...

Sales of new hand sanitiser station to support construction charity

A new portable hand sanitiser station for use on building sites has been launched in response to the latest construction industry guidance on the...
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Ayr firm fined £40,000 after apprentice’s thumb severed off

AYR-based 3B Construction has been fined £40,000 at Tain Sheriff Court after an apprentice's thumb was severed off by a rotating blade. The teenager was...

Fire testing laboratory opens in East Kilbride to test building materials

UNITED Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has launched a new fire testing laboratory to test building materials. The firm has made a six-figure investment to...

Paisley contractor steps up mental health focus

THE JR Group has announced it is prioritising staff wellbeing by encouraging conversations around mental health. The Paisley-based firm recently held a presentation with staff...

Interserve looks to raise awareness of mental health issues

INTERSERVE Construction marked World Mental Health Day with 'Tea and Talk' events at its Livingston office and Scottish National Galleries site. The contractor's Scottish workforce...

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...
Dame Judith Hackitt

Dame Judith Hackitt awarded honorary fellowship from the APS

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced that Dame Judith Hackitt has been awarded an honorary fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution...

Scots firm at forefront of Covid-19 risk management solution for businesses

A Scottish technology firm is part of an international collaboration to help workplaces prevent coronavirus transmission via a 'pioneering' AI-based solution. Intense IT has created the...

Housebuilder warns youngsters of construction site dangers

BARRATT Homes has delivered a safety talk to youngsters at a Glasgow primary school to remind them of the dangers within a live construction...