CHAS calls on construction businesses to take mental health pledge
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CHAS, the leading provider of risk prevention, compliance and supply chain management services for clients and contractors, is joining partner Causeway Technologies to ask construction businesses to pledge greater support for mental health. CHAS has also committed to developing new tools for assessing mental health provisions within construction supply chains and will work to establish these as a standard element of the prequalification process.
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ASFP launches its Competence Framework
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The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched its Competence Framework, a free library of information, which defines activities specific to passive fire protection (PFP) across the building lifecycle, providing a benchmark for competence for all PFP activities.
The Competence Framework forms the first step on the ASFP’s Competency Pathway, which aims to support the industry in adopting a unified approach to building, evidencing and promoting competence across the PFP sector. Working with other organisations, the ASFP has developed the Framework to specify what competency in PFP looks like. It brings together content developed by the ASFP and industry groups in a free, easy to use website, which is open to all.
ScaffEx24 launched at NASC’s AGM
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National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) are thrilled to announce the launch of ScaffEx24, a pioneering Scaffolding and Access Conference and Expo, set to take place at the Belfast International Conference Centre on November 29th, 2024.
This free to attend conference and exhibition addressing the dynamic needs of the UK scaffolding and access market, such as training, design principles, products, safety and meet the buyer, will be a huge hit. NASC. ScaffEx24 aims to bridge the gap by providing an inclusive space for members and non-members alike, fostering collaboration between scaffolding clients and providers; offering unparalleled insights into the scaffolding and access sector.
NASC unveils Enhanced Member Charter
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National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is pleased to announce that it has updated its membership charter to reflect the latest developments and best practices in the scaffolding industry. The new charter aims to provide increased inspection on the quality of the scaffolding produced and is being presented to its membership at the AGM.
Central to the new charter is an unwavering commitment to quality scaffolding works that strictly adhere to NASC's published guidelines and best practices, extending this rigor to members' yards. The charter places a renewed emphasis on employment and personnel standards, ensuring that all operatives, regardless of their employment method, receive the same level of support and treatment as those directly employed. This approach promotes flexibility and quality employment for both contractors and operatives.
Rain doesn’t stop play for golf fundraiser
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Arriving at Murcar Golf Club amidst blue skies and benign conditions, 17 golfers were welcomed to the 2023 XL Global Group charity golf day in high spirits.
Generously supported by a number of the Group’s supply chain partners; Siemens, Daniel instruments, JBD Tritec and FPS, participants from a wide range of industry sectors competed alongside XL Group staff for a number of prizes.