Hundreds gain from DGCOS/ NHIC mental health podcasts
The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) says it has been encouraged by the hundreds in the industry who have downloaded its mental health and wellbeing podcasts, saying the level of engagement is...
Vanstone to chair HSE competence committee
The Health and Safety Executive has appointed Jon Vanstone to chair the Interim Industry Competence Committee (IICC), the body which will support the work of the Government in establishing the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
The...
E-learning programme tackles anxiety, bullying and more
Bullying, conflict, stress and anxiety are among vital topics covered in a new e-learning programme launched by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity as part of its Wellbeing Academy.
The Academy, which already offers online tutor-led...
New asbestos warning to all trades with HSE awareness campaign
A new warning about the risk of asbestos to property renovators and retroffitters has been issued in a new government safety campaign.
Any building built or refurbished before the year 2000 could contain asbestos, with...
Yale backs DHF on ‘touch-free’ report
Yale is welcoming new recommendations from the Door & Hardware Federation marketing sub-committee, which highlight the need to reduce touchpoints in UK buildings as the Covid-19 recovery continues.
In its report, ‘The post-Covid world: DHF’s...
New asbestos guide from GGF
The GGF has added a revised and redesigned guide, “Asbestos Cement; Soffits and Rainwater Goods Code of Practice to its suite of health and safety publications.
This 28-page publication aims to provide practical advice and...
Debar and Andy’s team up to tackle industry-wide suicide issues
Debar has joined forces with men’s suicide prevention charity, Andy’s Man Club to help tackle the growing problem that has seen suicide rates in the industry running at over three times the national average.
The...
DGCOS reveals backing for three charities in its fight for mental health
The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) is to continue its support for mental health issues in the industry by backing three more wellbeing charities this year: Band of Builders, the Lighthouse Construction...
New rooflight safety alert warns of net use risks
A new safety bulletin warning of the risks of using rooflight safety nets has been published by The Rooflight Association and FASET, the Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training association.
While FASET supports the use of...
WW’s Rich Fraser gains NEBOSH safety award
Rich Fraser, Business Development Manager for Aluminium and Commercial at Window Ware, has gained the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate.
NEBOSH qualifications are regarded as the gold standard for...
