RMD Kwikform steps up focus on mental health
RMD Kwikform has revealed it is supporting World Mental Health Day on 10th October by ensuring all employees have equal access to mental health...
HS2 project to mandate new hearing protection policy
COSTAIN-Skanska joint venture (CSjv) is unveiling a new hearing protection policy across all of its HS2 enabling works construction sites.
Smart tech company Eave's hearing...
Contractor engages Glasgow pupils on site safety project
MORRIS & Spottiswood has engaged local school pupils in a Glasgow construction site safety project as part of a contract involving Govanhill Housing Association.
The...
Farrans launches new training course to tackle mental health conversations head on
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has teamed up with Action Mental Health and Dan Long Associates, to launch an internal training course...
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...
Offshore energy workers could soon be protected by unmanned rescue vessel
AN unmanned rescue vessel could soon be deployed to protect operatives working on offshore energy sites.
It comes as part of a collaboration between Edinburgh...
Interserve looks to raise awareness of mental health issues
INTERSERVE Construction marked World Mental Health Day with 'Tea and Talk' events at its Livingston office and Scottish National Galleries site.
The contractor's Scottish workforce...
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...
Deal agreed to free up £10m to support Aberdeen residents affected by RAAC
THE Scottish Government has reached a funding deal with Aberdeen City Council to meet costs associated with addressing RAAC-affected properties in the Balnagask area...
Engineers determine cause of historic Garmouth Viaduct collapse
INITIAL inspections of the Garmouth Viaduct have confirmed that its collapse appears to be due to scour, Moray Council engineers have said.
The viaduct, which...
Glasgow aims for ‘softer’ look to city centre physical distancing measures
TEMPORARY infrastructure used to encourage physical distancing in Glasgow city centre has been upgraded to allow for a more 'welcoming' look and feel.
It has...
GRAHAM underlines support for male workforce on International Men’s Day
GRAHAM is today highlighting the range of support services available to its male workforce on International Men's Day.
Employing 355 men across its Building North...
Drainage specialist sets gold standard in health and safety
DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group is celebrating after receiving a Gold Achievement Award in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2022.
The awards are...
Cala builds on wellbeing support in Aberdeen
CALA Homes (North) is continuing its commitment to mental health awareness and support with the roll-out of training for all construction and site teams across...
New book details dangers faced by those building Forth Bridge
A book has been published online listing all of the accidents that took place during the early phase of the construction of the Forth...
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...
Contractor wants to ‘open up the dialogue’ on mental health issues
ESH Construction has revealed the firm is backing efforts to 'open up the dialogue on mental health', as construction workers continue to combat the...
Dame Judith Hackitt awarded honorary fellowship from the APS
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced that Dame Judith Hackitt has been awarded an honorary fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution...
NASC safety report reveals record low number of accidents
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has released its 2025 Safety Report, which highlights continued improvements in health and safety standards across the industry.
The annual...
Free resource hub launched to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders
THE Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) has launched a new resource hub to provide information on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
The organisation...
