National

Brexit has slammed shut so many windows of opportnity

I’m no fan of Brexit but I understand the argument that chimed with many people was the promise of more work for home-grown talent and an economy that rewarded high skills with better wages.

Feb 22, 2023
Posted by Sheena
National

APS MEMBERS VOTE FOR THE FUTURE

New directors have been chosen to represent members at the Association for Project Safety [APS]. The new board of directors take up office today [Wednesday 1 February 2023]

Feb 01, 2023
Posted by Sheena
National

Statement on building safety - Housing Secretary Michael Gove

Jan 31, 2023
Posted by Sheena
National

The APS Energy Week

Everyone is feeling the impact of the energy crisis and the Association for Project Safety [APS] is launching a one off series of special events to talk about what can be done to manage costs and meet the challenges of making our homes and the places we work more energy efficient.

Jan 23, 2023
Posted by Laura
National

Surveyor fall lands property firm £200,000 fine

On 5 April 2018, asbestos surveyor Robin Williamson was working for City Property (Glasgow). While carrying out a roof survey of Netherton Community Centre he fell 8m through a rooflight.

Jan 18, 2023
Posted by Sheena
National

Members vote for change

Members of the Association for Project Safety [APS] have voted to modernise the association and how it operates. The overwhelming majority of votes cast were in favour of change with 95% of votes for the proposals.

Dec 14, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

New APS Accredited Course

Principal Designer course from Harwood Construction Consultancy

Nov 28, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

CIC PRESS RELEASE: New Chair and Deputy for CIC’s Health and Safety Committee

At a recent Council meeting of its members the Construction Industry Council (CIC) elected Paul Bussey and Philip Baker as the new Chair and Deputy Chair of the CIC Health & Safety Committee

Nov 23, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

Hinkley Point C construction worker killed in 'traffic incident'

A construction worker has died while working at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station site in Somerset.

Nov 18, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

Safe Working at Height Week 7-14 November

The Association for Project Safety are proud to be supporting Safe Working At Height Week, which seeks to address construction's biggest killer: falls from height.

Nov 10, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

Warning over substandard PPE hitting UK market

Amid growing evidence that equipment that isn’t fit for purpose is reaching the UK market, construction companies are being urged to follow a simple process to check for substandard PPE.

Oct 28, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

Presidents hail APS governance shake-up

Incoming APS president Raymond Bone says the governance shake-up at APS would be enormously positive for members, allowing more to have a say.

Oct 03, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

Events: autumn programme brings education and information

The Association for Project Safety is providing a comprehensive educational experience and keeping members informed on the key safety issues in construction this autumn

Oct 03, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

Building Safety updates - Construction Leadership Council

Building Safety updates have been published by the Construction Leadership Council today - Thursday 29 September 2022

Sep 29, 2022
Posted by Sheena
National

Suspended sentences and fines after 18-year-old construction worker’s death

Two construction company employees have received suspended prison sentences, and two companies were fined, after an 18-year-old construction worker’s death on a site.