Legionella dangers highlighted as water systems restart in buildings post-lockdown
TRADE association SNIPEF (Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation) has warned of the dangers of Legionella infection as water systems are restarted in...
University of Edinburgh receives national honour for global fire safety team
THE University of Edinburgh has won a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education in recognition of its Centre for Fire Safety Engineering.
Founded in the early...
Safer Scotland appoints new MD and outlines ambitious growth plans
SAFER Scotland has appointed Phil Bunting as its new MD. The Paisley-based company, which has been employed on hundreds of projects for construction, civil...
Construction charity increases support to sector workforce
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed details of its work in 2019, including a 56% rise in demand for charitable services through its...
Scottish business runs first onsite trials of exoskeleton suits
THE UK’s first live trial to test the effectiveness of exoskeleton suits in a working factory environment is being run by Kenoteq – the...
Supporting our customers to create safe working environments across Scotland
Since opening at the beginning of 2020, MGF’s Livingston Depot has been providing excavation safety solutions to those across Scotland.
Building firm fined over site dangers
A construction firm in south west London has been prosecuted for exposing its workforce to serious dangers on a building site in Holland Park.
Several serious...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
UK Government launches consultation on single construction regulator plans
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on the introduction of a single construction regulator, based on recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry.
The new regulator...
Construction charity gives backing to Men’s Health Week
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is backing Men’s Health Week from June 12-19 by raising awareness of the resources they have to support construction...
Aberdeenshire firm in court after apprentice hit by pressurised hose
AN Aberdeenshire firm has been prosecuted after a young apprentice was injured when he was struck on the back by a pressurised hose.
The then...
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity announces new initiatives
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced new initiatives to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
It is launching three new masterclasses to complement its...
New tool could help indoor spaces be designed to reduce spread of Covid-19
THE University of Glasgow is developing a tool capable of predicting the spread of airborne droplets in a bid to help indoor spaces be...
Easing out of lockdown: why we must all play by the rules
By David Shearer, managing director, HFD Construction
On the 23rd March, the First Minister issued guidance that placed Scottish construction sites into lockdown. Almost since that...
Roofing firm fined following fall from height
A Falkirk company specialising in roofing work has been fined after a self-employed roofer was seriously injured after falling from a roof while carrying...
SNIJIB: online tests provide ‘lifeline’ for firms looking to keep workers safe and compliant
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB) has implemented digital technology which allows most plumbing and heating operatives to sit their health...
1.3 million tradespeople at risk from asbestos
TRADESPEOPLE, including construction workers, could come into contact with deadly asbestos on average more than 100 times a year according to a new survey...
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...
New research highlights ‘hidden crisis’ of anxiety levels amongst construction workers
CONCERNS have been raised after early findings from a new study revealed worrying details about the stress and anxiety levels amongst self-employed UK construction...
Housebuilder donates defibrillators to local communities
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced the donation of a public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Bothwell and Uddingston Community First Responder group.
As part...
