DGCOS targets mental health again with second survey
The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme is launching a second survey of mental health across the industry to assess how the problem has changed since the first in 2022 and determine what still...
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...
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...
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...
Minister backs ‘Stay Covid-smart’ message
Scottish housing minister Kevin Stewart has joined the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum in reminding workers to stay Covid-smart in their social lives and when travelling to and from jobs.
The Minister for Local Government,...
DGCOS adds to mental health campaign with Self-care Toolkit
The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme has followed its earlier initiatives on mental health in the industry with the creation of a Self-care Toolkit, aimed at giving support to anyone feeling the need.
Chief...
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...
GAI urges ‘re-cellularisation’ in new safe working guide
A new guide to help business owners plan safe working spaces that enable social distancing and help companies work effectively during the Covid-19 pandemic has been published by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers along...
Get to work safely – new CICV animation
The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum is offering essential advice on how to travel to and from work safely with the latest in its series of animations on coping with Covid-19
The guidance from the collective...
‘Lunch and Learn’ H&S with the GGF
The Glass and Glazing Federation has launched a new ‘Lunch and Learn’ Health and Safety webinar programme with a series of lunchtime webinars where both members and non-members can hear from industry experts and...
