Millions of UK workers could be suffering from ‘second-hand stress’
NEW analysis has revealed that millions of UK employees could be struggling with their own mental health due to those around them exhibiting stress,...
BESA launches guide on maintaining low occupancy buildings
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has released detailed guidance on how buildings can be managed and maintained effectively during the coming weeks and...
Face coverings to become mandatory in workplace canteens
THE wearing of face coverings is to become mandatory in workplace canteens, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
From Friday October 16, face coverings...
Construction workers amongst most vulnerable to Covid-19
NEW data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown that the construction industry in England and Wales is amongst the heaviest hit...
Sales of new hand sanitiser station to support construction charity
A new portable hand sanitiser station for use on building sites has been launched in response to the latest construction industry guidance on the...
Housebuilder looks to champion positive mental wellbeing
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is backing a programme to promote positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
The firm is supporting the work of...
Robertson unveils new safe operating procedures
ROBERTSON has launched safe operating procedures which the firm said set a new safety benchmark as the industry prepares to return to work.
The safety procedures...
Scotland’s construction sector hailed for its efforts throughout Covid-19 pandemic
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been hailed for its work in the fight against Covid-19 but has been urged not to take its foot off...
BSG reports 84% rise in working at height breaches
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported an 84% increase in the number of working at height breaches on construction sites during the first...
New campaign promotes safety on soon-to-be electrified Glasgow-Barrhead line
NETWORK Rail has reached the halfway point in delivering a new safety campaign that educates youngsters on the dangers along the Glasgow to Barrhead...
Edinburgh start-up secures more funding to develop risk management tool for construction of buildings
AN Edinburgh start-up has landed an additional Innovate UK grant to continue its development of an AI-driven bio-safety assessment tool for the construction of...
CITB to fund mental health training to support construction apprentices
THE Construction industry training board (CITB) is investing £90,000 to fund a pilot scheme which will provide mental health support for apprentices from the...
Robertson appoints new director of safety, health and environment
ROBERTSON has announced the appointment of Joe Guilfoyle as group director of safety, health and environment (SHE).
Currently responsible for SHE within Robertson’s construction Group,...
Government urged not to ditch working at height regulations
LEADING scaffolding trade bodies have urged the UK Government not to scrap or relax Working at Height Regulations.
The Revocation and Reform Bill which is...
Companies urged to take proactive approach to avoid potential ‘surge’ in mental health issues
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned firms to be mindful of another potential surge in mental health problems across the construction and...
“Health and safety should be part of a holistic process”
The Association for Project Safety (APS) celebrates its 21st birthday this year. Edinburgh-based Technical and Standards Manager, Andrew Leslie, recently met with Project Scotland’s Fraser...
Scottish Parliament event kick-starts construction mental health awareness campaign
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) is spearheading a UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing within the construction industry.
The organisation is taking...
Barratt praised for effectiveness of safety measures
BARRATT Developments has revealed it has been certified by the British Safety Council for the quality of its Covid-19 policies and procedures.
Following the business...
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...
MPA seeks entries for 2024 Health & Safety Awards
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) is seeking entries for its 2024 Health & Safety Awards.
The organisation welcomes nominations from companies of all sizes, whether...
