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...
UK Government launches independent review of system for testing construction materials
THE UK Government has appointed two experts to lead an independent review of the system for testing construction products.
The government said that the review will...
Housebuilder returns with Home Safe campaign for Scots schoolchildren
MILLER Homes has announced the return of its Home Safe campaign this autumn, aimed at keeping children safe on their way to and from...
Number of issues still to be addressed in Scotland’s cladding bill
Keith Emmerson, associate in dispute resolution specialising in construction at Gillespie Macandrew LLP, discusses the potential implications of Scotland’s planned cladding remediation bill
The Scottish...
Construction workers praised following record number of ‘safe digging’ searches
'RECORD' numbers of people in the UK are searching for pipes and cables before they put a digger bucket or spade in the ground,...
Roof tile manufacturer nets support for mental health awareness
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has embarked on a fundraising drive in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.
The theme of the...
Contractor wants to ‘open up the dialogue’ on mental health issues
ESH Construction has revealed the firm is backing efforts to 'open up the dialogue on mental health', as construction workers continue to combat 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,...
Timber firm in court over finger amputation
A Lincolnshire timber company has been fined after an agency worker lost the top of his finger in an unguarded machine.
Grantham Magistrates’ Court heard...
MPA Precast launches updated code of practice for safe stressing
A new edition of the Code of Practice for Safe Stressing of Prestressed Concrete Products has been developed by MPA Precast.
The aim is to...
Safety group reports 33% drop in Manual Handling accidents
BUILDING Safety Group the UK’s largest construction safety group, has reported a 33% decrease in manual handling injuries for its members.
Lifting and handling injuries are...
New study to explore worker fatigue within construction sector
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new survey to explore the issue of worker fatigue within the industry.
CCS said worker fatigue is...
New resource launched to help managers address mental health at work
MATES in Mind, a charity dedicated to promoting positive mental health in the construction sector, is using Time to Talk Day (February 6) to raise awareness...
Scottish Government eyes new powers to tackle unsafe cladding
PROPOSALS have been published by the Scottish Government to create new powers to tackle unsafe cladding.
The plans would see the housing (cladding remediation) bill...
Construction manager set to launch free online mental health workshops for the industry
A construction manager is set to launch a series of free virtual mental health and personal development workshops for those in the construction industry.
“The...
It’s time to talk about mental health as much as physical safety in construction
By Rob Bewick, senior construction safety consultant at Thomas & Adamson
In the construction industry, health and safety is most often thought about in terms...
Covid-safe cabins installed at Renfrewshire care homes
A Renfrewshire firm has completed the installation of Covid-safe cabins at three local care homes.
Set up by City Gate Construction (CGC), the facilities were hailed...
Firm fined £150,000 following ‘totally avoidable’ incident
JOHN Murphy and Sons Ltd has been fined £150,000 after a high pressure pipeline was damaged during widening work on the M8 motorway.
Hamilton Sheriff...
Glasgow aims for ‘softer’ look to city centre physical distancing measures
TEMPORARY infrastructure used to encourage physical distancing in Glasgow city centre has been upgraded to allow for a more 'welcoming' look and feel.
It has...
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...
