New webinar will address health and safety updates for Scottish construction sector
THEÂ Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is to host a health and safety webinar, designed to provide updates and the latest developments to help the...
Pandemic presents ‘unique’ opportunity to focus on workplace mental health
MATES in Mind, a charity that provides information to employers on available support and guidance on mental health and wellbeing, has described the current...
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...
Amey and Mace look to drive gender equality with new resource
AMEY and Mace have teamed up to launch a new digital health platform, Peppy, designed to drive gender equality and diversity and support women...
New research highlights ‘hidden crisis’ of anxiety levels amongst construction workers
CONCERNS have been raised after early findings from a new study revealed worrying details about the stress and anxiety levels amongst self-employed UK construction...
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...
Safety first: training vital to reducing excavation risks
Health and safety is of paramount importance when working in excavations, with a whole host of obvious – and some not so obvious –...
City of Edinburgh Council calls for full RAAC funding from Scottish Government
THE leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has called on the Scottish Government to fully fund the costs of work linked to reinforced...
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...
Contractor embarks on 100-day fitness challenge
GRAHAM is helping its staff get fit for summer after launching a ‘100 Day Challenge’ initiative.
Introduced as part of the company’s health and wellbeing...
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...
Cruden Group puts safety first ahead of ‘soft start’ return to work
THE Cruden Group has revealed safety will be the top priority as the business prepares for a 'soft start' after the Scottish Government gave...
Construction workers urged to be ‘Covid-19 smart’ in their free time
THEÂ 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...
CICV Forum backs calls for industry to ‘play its part’ in tackling virus
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has backed calls for the industry to 'play its part' and continue following vital health and safety guidance.
The...
HSE inspections to focus on occupational lung disease
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed it is inspecting fabricated metal businesses across Britain to check they are managing the respiratory risks...
Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
Highland Council ‘very close’ to full compliance with new fire alarm legislation
THE Highland Council has said it is 'very close' to full compliance with Scotland's new fire safety legislation.
All homes in Scotland are now required...
Housebuilder gives lesson in safety to pupils near new development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has promoted health and safety to local school children as part of its build of new homes at Lauder Grove...
Paisley contractor celebrates hat-trick of health and safety awards
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been awarded a third consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s...
Bellway site manager wins health and safety award
BELLWAY senior site manager Peter Lawrie has been presented with a national health and safety award.
The Bellway national UK awards, which is in its...
