Contractor keeps up momentum on mental health campaign
WILLMOTT Dixon has launched the second in a series of infographics designed to encourage construction workers to talk, as part of the contractor's All...
Fencing a ‘safety priority’ on Levenmouth rail project
FENCING is being installed as a 'safety priority' along the Levenmouth Rail Link, as Network Rail looks to bring trains back to the line...
HSE inspections to focus on occupational lung disease
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed it is inspecting fabricated metal businesses across Britain to check they are managing the respiratory risks...
Why the UK needs to build more, build better and build beautiful…
By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety
EVERYWHERE you turn there’s building works. And, on larger sites, there are big signs shouting out...
Tobermore MD honoured for making a difference to workplace mental health and wellbeing
DAVID Henderson, MD and owner of paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore, has been awarded the ‘True Leader’ accolade at the Make A Difference Awards...
CCG completes Maryhill planned maintenance works
CCG has announced the completion of its latest planned maintenance contract for Maryhill Housing with the installation of high-performance fire doors.
One of two phases,...
‘Pioneering’ NASC resource aims to redefine safety standards in manual handling
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of its 'groundbreaking' SG6 manual handling training video.
The digital resource has been designed...
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...
FMB marks National Stress Awareness Day by urging builders to prioritise mental health
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking National Stress Awareness Day by urging building companies across the UK to prioritise mental wellbeing.
With the...
Good and bad examples of manual handling found on UK construction sites
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found examples of good and bad manual-handling practices on UK construction sites following six weeks of inspections.
Over...
Construction sector urged to keep following Covid-19 measures to avoid ‘winter of discontent’
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to help prevent another 'winter of discontent'.
The organisation...
Trade body launches new isolation awareness campaign
TRADE body SELECT has launched a new isolation awareness campaign to help keep electricians and apprentices safe at work.
Titled ‘Work dead safely: Stay alive’,...
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...
Network Rail fined £6.7m over fatal Stonehaven derailment
NETWORK Rail Infrastructure Limited has been fined £6.7 million for health and safety failings which led to a train derailment and the tragic loss...
RAAC to ruin: sector must learn lesson that cheap material comes at a cost
Following the news that hundreds of residents in Aberdeen’s Balnagask area are to be relocated after RAAC panels were found in around 500 homes,...
University project seeks to deploy surface materials that inhibit Covid-19
A team of physicists and virologists at the University of St Andrews are testing different surfaces and coatings for their effectiveness in killing the...
A fifth of tradespeople suffer hearing problems due to work
MORE than a fifth (21%) of tradespeople have hearing problems caused by their work, new research commissioned for Tinnitus Awareness Week (February 5-11) has...
Association for Project Safety ramps up mental health campaign
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has continued its UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing in the construction industry, taking its message...
New site manager predicts safer future for construction following time in pandemic
THE newly appointed site manager of Indeglas has revealed his belief that a number of positive outcomes will emerge in the construction sector as...
Consultation on regulation of electricians welcomed by senior industry figures
The Scottish Government’s pledge to publish a consultation on the regulation of electricians has been welcomed by SELECT, NICEIC and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB).
