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...
New £2.1m study to tackle ‘dark shadow’ of asbestos in Scotland
THE University of Glasgow is to help lead a new £2.1 million study aimed at solving why it can take decades for exposure to...
Construction workers praised following record number of ‘safe digging’ searches
'RECORD' numbers of people in the UK are searching for pipes and cables before they put a digger bucket or spade in the ground,...
Housebuilding chief encourages more men to discuss mental health
THE chief executive of a housebuilding firm is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health to help reduce high...
Revised kit testing standard welcomed by manufacturer
SPECIALIST safety manufacturer MSA Safety has welcomed the tightening of fall protection testing standards to better reflect real-life usage.
The global safety company, which acquired...
Flexible working could bring health benefits for workers
A new study is looking into the potential effects of flexible working within the construction industry.
Bam Construct, Bam Nuttall, Skanska and Willmott Dixon are...
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...
School praises Scottish Water for site safety work with pupils
SCOTTISH Water has visited pupils at Ibrox Primary School to ensure they are aware of safety around construction sites while works are carried out...
Cladding regulations causing homeowners to become ‘mortgage prisoners’ MP warns
DAVID Linden has warned the UK Government that homeowners are at risk of becoming 'mortgage prisoners' due to regulations on combustible materials.
The SNP MP...
Construction sector urged to step up action on workplace-related stress
MENTAL health charity Mates in Mind is marking Stress Awareness Month by asking construction businesses to commit to installing long-term change within their organisations...
Firms with 10+ staff to have access to free asymptomatic workplace testing
FIRMS with ten or more employees can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing as part of an enhanced drive to identify emerging Covid-19...
New health and safety app launched for painting and decorating sector
THE Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has produced a new app offering members the latest health and safety advice.
The Health and Safety in Painting...
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...
Temporary works specialist honoured for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire is celebrating after picking up its eleventh consecutive gold at the 2023 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, resulting in winning the President’s...
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...
Mabey Hire recognised for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire has achieved a 12th consecutive gold award at the 2024 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards, leading to the...
Safety needs a strong lead
Two years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Lesley McLeod, chief executive of The Association for Project Safety, tells Project Scotland why a more...
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...
Contractor adopts active hearing protection mandate
GALLIFORD Try’s Highways business has implemented a new mandate requiring all of its sites to adopt active hearing protection from July.
The measure will become...
Housebuilder launches new campaign to keep children safe
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has unveiled plans to help keep Scottish children safe on their walk to and from school this autumn with its new...
