Calls made for building regulations to address spread of airborne pathogens

A group of experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens have called for a tightened regulatory system to control air quality in buildings. The proposals...

HSE plans major overhaul of RIDDOR reporting

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR). HSE...

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...

Forearm shield helps convert doors to hands-free operation

A new device manufactured by German hardware specialist FSB allows doors with standard pull handles to be converted for hands-free operation to help in...
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New campaign looks to ensure workplace mental health injuries are better recognised

A corporate psychologist is spearheading a new campaign calling for mental health injuries caused by work-related incidents to be treated with the same import...

Tower light risks ‘largely ignored’

Manufacturer says industry needs to address issues THE potential danger of mobile tower lights as a health and safety hazard on construction sites continues to...

Politicians urged not to repeat past mistakes around regulation of electrical sector

POLITICIANS must not 'repeat the mistakes of the past' and ignore the need for regulation of the electrical industry, the head of SELECT has...

HSE inspectors to make unannounced site visits

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out unannounced building site visits during a month-long initiative to tackle poor standards and unsafe work. 'Health as...

Looking beyond compliance in cladding specification

Brian G Newell, founder and CEO of cladding specialist, Shackerley, discusses the need for cladding specification decisions to be made based on a full...

Experts warn ‘many’ new buildings fail to meet minimum ventilation requirements

CHANGE is needed to ensure that buildings are designed with better ventilation, a University of Strathclyde professor has warned. Professor Tim Sharpe, from the university's...

Dundee multi-storeys set for £4.2m fire safety improvements

COUNCIL multi-storey dwellings across Dundee could be set for £4.2 million worth of fire safety improvements. It comes as Dundee City Council looks to further...

‘Hard-hitting’ film released to help prevent construction suicides

A poignant new video has been released to highlight the issue of suicides in the UK and Ireland construction sector. Almost 500 construction workers take...

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...

Aberdeen construction event helps break down stigmas around health and wellbeing

THE importance of emotional wellbeing for construction workers in Scotland's north east was the focus of a recent Cala Homes subcontractor seminar. The Foundations for...
Lighthouse Charity 2024 stats

Lighthouse Charity reflects on record year of positive impact

THE Lighthouse Charity has revealed it set new records in 2024, reaching more people and delivering more support than ever before to construction workers...

Roofing contractor shows support for World Menopause Awareness Month

ROOFING contractor BriggsAmasco has shown its commitment to World Menopause Awareness Month by hosting a course for female staff to gain a better understanding...

Exoskeletons tipped to improve construction safety and efficiency

CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed its role in a project aimed at increasing adoption of exoskeletons in construction and industrial manufacturing SMEs. The...

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...
Taylor Wimpey health and safety advisor, Peter Goldie, with Aftaab Rafique, owner of Costcutter in Greendykes. Image credit: Chris Watt Photography

Housebuilder donates defibrillator in Greendykes, Edinburgh

TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to a convenience store near its recently completed Bankfield Brae development in the...

New HSE campaign targets good mental health in construction

CONSTRUCTION is one of five sectors to be targeted in a new campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at helping businesses...