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A substantial number of face masks, claiming to be of KN95 standards, provide an inadequate level of protection and are likely to be poor quality products accompanied by fake or fraudulent paperwork. These face masks may also be known as filtering facepiece...

In the case of a suspected case of COVID-19 Many business owners will in the coming weeks be confronted with a worker who is displaying symptoms of COVID-19.  Soldiering on is not an option and we must continue to re-enforce at every opportunity that an individual...

The First Minister has announced today that the construction sector will be now be allowed to move to Phase 2 in its restart plan from today provided that businesses follow guidance on the safety and welfare of the workforce and the public. This will include work...

As more businesses prepare for staff to return to work in offices, addressing social distancing, hygiene and creating a safe and comfortable working environment will be of vital importance. To ensure companies keep staff protected from the potential spread of...

The Work and Skills Team at Manchester City Council have been working on a number of different projects whilst continuing to support businesses and residents across Manchester. The closure of schools and community groups, as well as the wider consequences of the...

The CICV Forum has launched a major consultation among its members to discover what stakeholders want for the Scottish construction industry after COVID-19 – and how to achieve it. With companies beginning a phased return to work, the wide-ranging questionnaire...

Launch of Edge Post Covid-19 Revival Fund – How to build back better The Edge Foundation has announced the launch of the Edge Post Covid-19 Revival Fund. This is a one-off fund with up to £250,000 of grant funding available.  Applications are welcomed for grants of...

As of last week, the Scottish Government has allowed the construction sector to start work on preparing its sites for a safe return to work – Phase 1 on the industry Re-Start Plan (see information here) - and that industry has been asked to “consult with government to...

The complex question of how to bring workforce safely off furlough and back to work is examined in detail in the latest guidance to be issued by the CICV Forum in Scotland. With the Scottish Government authorising a phased easing of the lockdown rules, the Forum’s...