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GMG Energy puts safety first following sawmilling investment

NORTH of Scotland-based renewables and timber-processing business GMG Energy has revealed it has called in risk management and compliance experts to ensure best practice...

APS appoints new CEO

LESLEY McLeod has been appointed the new CEO of the Association for Project Safety (APS). The organisation, which works to improve and promote the professional...

Demolition firm fined after worked injured in fall at Aberdeen warehouse

A demolition company has been fined over £40,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling six metres through a roof opening during a...
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Breaking down stigma will improve the health of construction

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, Chris MacLeod, regional director for GRAHAM, discusses the importance of reducing awkwardness around the topic within the...

Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing. Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...

New research examines impact of pandemic on mental health of tradespeople

NEW research has revealed that 76% of tradespeople say Covid-19 has negatively impacted their mental health. The research, by small business insurance provider Simply Business,...

National body calls on UK Government to change combustible build materials stance

THE Fire Protection Association (FPA) has called on the UK Government to base the banning of combustible building materials on risk, rather than height. Currently,...

Nine in a row for Kier Scotland as company bags another safety award

KIER Regional Building Scotland has been awarded a Gold Award for health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The...

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...
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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...
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Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter

MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers. From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...

British Safety Council confirms new chairman

PETER McGettrick has been named as the new chairman of the British Safety Council. He succeeds Lawrence Waterman OBE CFIOSH, who stands down after four...

Exhaust ventilation specialist develops system to reduce manufacturing energy use

AN Ayrshire company has created a new system which is said to 'dramatically' reduce energy use in manufacturing and also protect workforce health. Compliance LEV,...

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...

Construction workers urged to be ‘Covid-19 smart’ in their free time

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has repeated its 'urgent call' for Scotland's construction workers to be Covid-19 smart in their social lives. The organisation is...

Businesses must prioritise employee health and wellbeing during lockdown period

By Alastair Wallace, senior partner, Thomas & Adamson With the UK now into its fourth week in lockdown, it goes without saying that everyone involved...
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Housebuilder gives Hamilton pupils a lesson on site safety

CALA Homes (West) recently visited Woodhead Primary School in Hamilton to talk to children about the housebuilding industry and educate them on the dangers...

Roofing firm fined following fall from height

A Falkirk company specialising in roofing work has been fined after a self-employed roofer was seriously injured after falling from a roof while carrying...

Building firm fined after worker suffers injuries at Kinross housing site

BREBNER and Williamson Limited, of Dalgety Bay in Fife, has been fined following an incident which saw a self-employed subcontractor sustain multiple fractures and...

Kier Construction Scotland receives health and safety accolade

KIER Construction Scotland has been presented with a gold award for health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The...