Mix of issues poses serious industry test
THE combination of Brexit and an ambitious national infrastructure programme is set to present a major health and safety challenge to the construction industry.
That’s...
Health and safety hat-trick for Mactaggart & Mickel Homes
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has scored a health and safety hat-trick, achieving three ‘Commended Site’ awards in the first stage of the 2018...
Association for Project Safety ramps up mental health campaign
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has continued its UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing in the construction industry, taking its message...
Mabey Hire celebrates RIDDOR milestone
TEMPORARY works specialist Mabey Hire has revealed it has achieved one million man-hours without RIDDOR reportable incidents, as of January 2025.
RIDDOR stands for Reporting...
Covid-19 halts repair of Edwardian bridge
THE project to repair the Cambus O'May suspension footbridge has been paused until the current Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland are eased, Aberdeenshire Council has...
Shining a Light on driver safety
LYNDON Scaffolding has set its sights on improving driver safety and quality after implementing a new behavioural change tool called Lightfoot.
Each van in the...
Scotland: building and fire safety regulation post-Grenfell
By Rosie Gollan, Edinburgh-based solicitor at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson
FOLLOWING the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the UK Government has been reviewing...
SELECT MD tells radio audience about importance of electrical apprenticeships
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety...
Change in sprinkler regulations for new flats and social homes
THE Scottish Government has published guidance for the house building industry ahead of the introduction of new regulations on sprinklers.
The changes mean that all...
Ground engineering specialist bags health and safety accolade
AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to health and safety with a RoSPA Gold Award.
The firm will be presented with the...
Donaldson Group appoints chief risk officer
TIMBER specialist Donaldson Group has confirmed the appointment of Mark Murphy to the newly created role of chief risk officer.
The move will see him...
Covid-19 challenges could bring ‘positive change’ to construction
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new report has claimed.
Arcadis, the global...
Don’t suffer in silence as cost of living crisis rises
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has told Project Scotland that it expects to see greater demand for its services as the cost of living...
Aon to host construction risk seminar in Glasgow
PROFESSIONAL services firm Aon plc is set to host the first in a series of construction risk seminars in Scotland.
Aimed at construction managers, project...
Health & safety: taking the next step
By Mike Wood, product & technology director, Constructionline & Acclaim
PROTECTING employee wellbeing is a top priority for any organisation. Even more so when the...
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...
Annual statistics show rise in construction workplace fatalities
THE Health and Safety Executive has released its annual statistics for the UK construction industry.
For the year to March 2020, there were 40 workplace...
HSE appoints new Chief Executive
DR Richard Judge has been appointed chief executive of Britain’s workplace health and safety regulator. He will start at the Health and Safety Executive in...
Group reports 23% rise in number of dust breaches on construction sites
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 23% rise in the number of dust breaches occurring on construction sites.
The increase is detailed in...
University project seeks to deploy surface materials that inhibit Covid-19
A team of physicists and virologists at the University of St Andrews are testing different surfaces and coatings for their effectiveness in killing the...
