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Working safely during Covid-19 in construction and outdoor work

The employment team at Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP discusses the key considerations for employers in the construction industry as staff prepare to return to work.

BESA fears ‘ticking time bomb’ of mental health cases in construction

There could be another surge in mental health problems across construction, as BESA urges firms to take a proactive approach to assessing wellbeing to avoid “a ticking time bomb of cases”.

Interserve deploys 150 Mental Health First Aiders

Interserve Construction has deployed 150 Mental Health First Aiders to support their colleagues during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Willmott Dixon releases social distancing images

Contractor Willmott Dixon has unveiled a series of images which show how its construction projects have adapted to social distancing measures.

Project managers require improved mental health support, says APM

63% of project managers say their main project is causing them stress, as APM calls for improved mental health support.

CITB launches Covid-19 safety checklists for construction employers

CITB has worked with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to produce a range of interactive checklists and forms to help construction employers apply ‘site operating procedures’.

Free mental health workshops for vulnerable construction workers

The Mates in Mind charity, with the support of Tideway, is rolling out free mental health workshops for vulnerable construction workers.

Contractor handed £450k fine after tired workers killed

Renown Consultants Limited has been handed a £450,000 fine for failing to ensure that two of its workers were sufficiently rested to work and travel safely.

How will coronavirus impact health & safety in construction?

Damon Culbert from SMAS Worksafe explores how health and safety on construction sites is being managed and will be managed in the future amid the Covid-19 crisis.

One in four construction workers contemplate suicide, reveals report

26% of construction industry professionals thought about taking their own lives in 2019, as job insecurity, long hours, time away from families, lack of support from HR and late payments all contributed to the ‘silent crisis’.

New guides assist engineering contractors working in close proximity

BESA and ECA have joined forces to develop two new guides to help contractors to manage coronavirus-related issues on site.

Keeping your drivers safe in the Covid-19 pandemic

Here are a few essential, preventative measures for you and your drivers to keep in mind if you are still on the frontlines. Even with social distancing, it’s vital to be diligent.

UK construction workers offered Covid-19 testing

Health secretary Matt Hancock has pledged to expand Covid-19 testing to construction workers.

Unite calls for Covid-19 testing to protect construction workers

Covid-19 testing should be made readily available to construction workers to help tackle the virus’s spread, urges construction union Unite.

Contractors more worried about safety than project penalties, says BESA

Contractors are more concerned about the safety of their workers than being sued over project delays during the COVID-19 crisis, says the BESA.

Construction sites must stagger opening times, urges Unite

As construction sites across London begin to open, Unite has urged sites to stagger their opening times to avoid congestion and the spread of coronavirus on bus and transport system.

Legionella warning issued for vacant buildings amid coronavirus

Building owners and managers must be vigilant over potentially fatal Legionella at buildings left vacant due to coronavirus, urges property and construction consultancy, Ingleton Wood.

Mates in Mind calls for donations to its COVID-19 relief fund

Mates in Mind has published a call for donations to its COVID-19 relief fund, this will allow Mates in Mind to continue to respond with its support programme.

Online wellbeing workshops to support construction workers

The Lighthouse Club charity and COINS have launched free online workshops to support construction workers, as the sector experiences a sharp rise in anxiety due to COVID-19.

COVID-19: Charity launches crisis appeal to support construction workers

The charity that supports construction workers and their families is launching a crisis appeal to ensure they can respond to the ever-increasing cry for help as a result of COVID-19.

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