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Close to half of tradespeople responding to a new survey have admitted they do not always take required precautions when working. And almost a fifth said they had been injured as a direct result of breaking health and safety rules on site, found the study by Direct Line business insurance. Furthermore, 45% of respondents said that they were not fully aware of not regularly updating themselves on relevant H&S rules, and 39% acknowledged there is not always an emphasis on ensuring junior colleagues or trainees know how to follow H&S rules. Only 60% said they would step in and question a colleague if they were not following a serious rule. Alison Traboulsi, Product Manager at Direct Line, said, “An employer has a duty of care for its employees. In addition, if training that is designed to keep those employees safe is not up to scratch, it could leave businesses open to Employers’ Liability claims.” A FIFTH OF TRADESPEOPLE INJURED WHEN BREAKING H&S RULES
Artist’s impression of the £100m Leeds Bradford Airport rejuvenation project.
FARRANS CONSTRUCTION APPOINTED TO £100M LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT PROJECT
A Belfast construction firm has secured the contract for phase one of a £100m revamp of terminal facilities at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). Farrans Construction will deliver
Regional Director at Farrans Construction, said: “This project will be a major boost to the construction industry with jobs created through apprenticeships, direct labour and supply chain. “We have had a strong connection to Leeds for many years, having delivered a number of important
construction of the terminal extension, with work set to
commence in autumn 2023 and complete in 2026. A 9,500sqm three-storey extension is to be added to the existing terminal, alongside refurbishment of the current terminal building, to improve the passenger experience and unlock economic growth for the region. Cathal Montague,
transport and infrastructure projects in the area. Farrans
opened a new office in the city centre last year and we are in the final stages of the delivery of a 20-storey student accommodation project on Belgrave Street, Live Oasis St Alban’s Place.”
A 24-month window has opened allowing SMEs to register their interest in gaining fast-tracked, lower-value government and public sector contracts. News alert service Wired-Gov has announced an extended registration period for The Supplier Locator Procurement Gateway from October 2023 to October 2025. UK government and public sector spend with SMEs for goods and services is estimated to be more than £220bn a year, with the Cabinet Office and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy having set a goal of £1 of every £3 of government spend going to SMEs by 2022. The Wired-Gov Supplier Locator Service has been developed specifically to embrace the SME agenda and provide a platform for SMEs and suppliers to communicate directly with buyers and decision makers across the government and public sector community. Larger value contracts are also available through the platform. For full registration details, contact edward.hamill@wired-gov.org or call +44 (0)161 938 8226. SMEs INVITED TO REGISTER FOR GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT
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