Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
Construction workers undertake road safety training in Inverness
CONSTRUCTION workers have undergone road safety training in Inverness to help protect them from dangerous accidents.
Around 120 apprentices and staff in the construction sector...
Report lays bare economic and health impacts of unhealthy buildings
UNHEALTHY buildings will cost the UK economy over £55 billion between now and 2060, according to a new report by research institute RAND Europe and...
Access by the seaside
FALL protection specialists MSA Safety have been involved in an access project beside the seaside, atop the famous Blackpool Tower.
The tower houses the SkyWalk...
Interserve sites embark on ‘safety stand down’ event
INTERSERVE Construction offices and sites have participated in a global safety stand down to highlight workplace safety.
Employees, members of the supply chain and customers...
New course targets drugs and alcohol issues in construction
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new programme to help tackle drug and alcohol issues in the construction sector.
The organisation said the...
Cala Homes (North) mental health campaign leads to national award win
CALA Homes (North) has been named Employer of the Year for First Aid Excellence at the Scottish First Aid Awards.
The 11th annual event, organised...
New fire doors to benefit 600 South Lanarkshire residents
OVER 600 residents of multi-storey tower blocks in South Lanarkshire are to benefit from new fire safety measures.
Led by South Lanarkshire Council and contractor...
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...
Siderise Innovation Centre achieves UKAS accreditation
SIDERISE has announced its Innovation Centre has achieved UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation, validating that it operates with the highest technical competency and generates reliable...
Sight charities call for better active travel designs amid safety concerns
TWO charities have called on Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf to improve accessibility for individuals who are visually impaired.
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans...
Importance of regulating electrical sector discussed on podcast
ALAN Wilson has warned that there are 'no second chances' with electrical safety as the SELECT MD continues the call for the regulation of...
HSE publishes landmark guidance on dry cutting of engineered stone
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust.
The package includes...
University develops ‘futuristic’ sensor to detect corrosion in major structures
RESEARCHERS have developed and patented a new corrosion sensor that they say could improve safety and reliability of large structures such as bridges and...
Moray school closes following RAAC risk update
A Moray school found to contain RAAC has temporarily closed after remedial work indicated the concrete presents a 'higher level of risk' than first...
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,...
Workers can breathe easier thanks to CDP
A new initiative has been launched in the fight to tackle health problems associated with construction workers breathing in dust.
Supported by the Health and...
Ultra Sites are raising the bar within construction sector
Project Scotland editor Gary Moug recently met with Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) chief executive Edward Hardy to discuss the organisation’s Ultra Sites concept, which...
Housebuilder gives lesson in safety to pupils near new development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has promoted health and safety to local school children as part of its build of new homes at Lauder Grove...
Paisley contractor backs campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination
CLARK Contracts held a 'Tea and Talk' event across the firm's offices and sites to support Time to Talk Day on Thursday February 2.
Time...
