A construction worker has been killed in a workplace accident on the construction site of the new Queensferry Crossing bridge being built across the Firth of Forth. A 60-year-old construction…
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A construction worker has been killed in a workplace accident on the construction site of the new Queensferry Crossing bridge being built across the Firth of Forth. A 60-year-old construction…
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Thousands of cyclists have taken part in a campaign in Edinburgh called Pedal on Parliament in an attempt to encourage the Scottish Government to invest in cycling in Scotland, including…
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Safety inspections at construction sites in Scotland fell by more than 50% in the last year with budget cuts and constraints being one of the major reasons cited by a…
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The production company behind the blockbuster, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is facing legal action following an accident on set which left Harrison Ford with a broken leg. The 73-year-old…
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A freedom of information request has revealed that Glasgow City Council paid out £1.4 million in compensation in the last four years for those affected by potholes in the city.…
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A new study has revealed that Scottish teachers and lecturers received almost £300,000 in compensation following accidents in the workplace that resulted in serious injury. The compensation reported in the…
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A new health and safety guide for constructions sites has been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in an attempt to reduce the number of construction injuries. Despite…
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Insurers and road traffic safety groups have criticised the Scottish Government’s proposals to provide a “clean slate” and wipe any driving offences off after 12 months. However, experts have stated…
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The Scottish Government has announced that fatal accident inquiries (FAIs) will be mandatory for all cases involving military personnel. The change in the law sees Scotland’s FAI’s comes after a…
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In December last year Scotland lowered it’s drink driving limit to match the vast majority of Europe. However, a recent study has revealed that it has had little effect on…
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