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Foundation Apprenticeship

Foundation Apprenticeship

Following a recommendation by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Safety Scotland are delighted to now be working in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and Aberdeenshire Council on the delivery of a Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction at Alford, Portlethen and Turriff academy’s.

Geoff Shearer wins Young Construction Professional

Geoff Shearer wins Young Construction Professional

We are delighted to announce that our Safety Advisor Geoff Shearer won Young Construction Professional of the Year at this year's Trades Awards. Congratulations Geoff, we are extremely proud of you!!

Exposure to vibration lands companies in court

Exposure to vibration lands companies in court

Two Derbyshire-based construction firms have been sentenced to fines totalling nearly £300,000 for safety breaches as a result of separate investigations into reported cases of carpal tunnel syndrome and hand arm vibration syndrome to employees.

HSE Refurbishment Inspection Initiative

HSE Refurbishment Inspection Initiative

Refurbishment Inspection Initiative runs from 18 February to 15 March. HSE Construction inspectors are carrying out an intensive inspection initiative during February and March 2013.