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Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, The Christmas period is a time of celebration, but for those working in the construction industry, it can also be a period of increased risk, especially when it comes to alcohol consumption. Whether it’s attending holiday parties or winding down after a…

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Working away from home can present unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing how much alcohol you drink. Many construction workers find themselves isolated in unfamiliar areas, often staying in poor accommodation, sometimes even above pubs.

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, In the construction industry, socialising can often involve having a drink with colleagues after work. While this can be a great way to bond, it’s important to be aware of the peer pressure that can arise, particularly when rounds are involved. Understanding…

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, As construction workers, your health is your most valuable tool. Just like maintaining your equipment and wearing protective clothing, taking care of your health ensures you stay at the top of your game. One critical aspect to monitor is your blood pressure,…

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, This initiative aims to support the construction industry by enabling employees and contractors to understand more about their own drinking with the Drinkaware Drinking Check and make positive changes to their drinking if they need to. The Drinkaware Drinking Check, a tool…

The construction sector has encountered many challenges in relation to recreational drug use, which has become more prevalent since the pandemic and is impacting health and wellbeing across wider society. Robertson Group have developed a video which highlights what they have done to improve Drugs and Alcohol testing on their sites and the support they need to tackle this major…

Many sites have implemented an Alcohol Policy to ensure all operatives on site are not under the influence of alcohol and therefore are fit to work. Alcohol testing might be implemented where appropriate to further encourage this positive culture of safety consideration. For sites that do not have their own company policy in place, the Scheme has included an alcohol…

Spotlight on… posters have been designed for general display in and around site welfare facilities. The Scheme has developed a collection of A3 posters from the series of ‘Spotlight on…’ learning toolkits. This resource has proven valuable for display on site and raising awareness amongst the workforce and visitors. To purchase these products, click here. To download a free electronic…

The project team are deploying a revolutionary fingerprint drug testing system. The Intelligent Fingerprinting test detects drug use in around 10 minutes by collecting and analysing tiny traces of fingerprint sweat, and is used to support the random drug testing of all employees from directors to labourers. The fingerprint drug testing system is used to enforce contractual drug usage policy…

Following a project safety stand down at the beginning of the year, and regular drug and alcohol testing carried out on site, the team have engaged with the workforce on an anti-drug campaign. A drugs and alcohol testing specialist has joined the site in carrying out regular testing and delivering presentations to the workforce in order to highlight the issues…

To further promote safety for vulnerable road users in line with CLOCS, as well as promoting employee safety, a member of Kildare County Council held a road safety and drink awareness talk onsite. Discussing issues and giving role-play demonstrations such as: Managing Driving for Work Alcohol consumption effects Local accident hotspots Speed limits in the regional area Impaired vision due…

Lendlease have started trialling portable fingerprint based drugs testing equipment at their Elephant Park Development. Intelligent Fingerprinting is a fingerprint based system that checks for evidence of recent drugs misuse. The team at Elephant Park is trialling the fingerprint testing system in conjunction with the random drug screenings and in for-cause cases. To find out more, click the link below.

A full site stand down took place so that a tool box talk discussion could take place on the key issues around men’s health to mark Men’s Health week. The following key points were discussed: A waist size of over 37 inches can have serious health implications for the heart, lungs, blood pressure etc. No more than 14 units of…

Mitnija UK Ltd have recognised that anyone on a construction site with alcohol in their system may pose a risk to themselves and others, therefore they have put in place a zero-tolerance alcohol policy. To ensure the effectiveness of this policy, before starting work each morning, everyone must measure their blood alcohol level by breathing into an automated breath alcohol…

Simons Group uses a mobile app to record the Don’t Walk Bys (DWB) on each project. As part of this initiative the Chairman offered a charitable donation of £1.00 per DWB. Each project are given the opportunity to choose a local charity. The Circle Health Birmingham project chose a local charity Aquarius – The Grow Project, which is situated next…