CONTENTS DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021
OPINION 04 Alan Wilson and Donald W Orr
CORONAVIRUS 20
New animation explains how to safely travel to and from work
from SELECT and the industry refl ect on an unprecedented year
NEWS 06 All the latest news and updates
CORONAVIRUS
12 Training courses go global thanks 14 How our welfare benefi ts have 16 Meet one of the fi rst Conditional
to our remote learning options helped during the pandemic Members to sign up with SELECT FEATURES CORONAVIRUS 18
How to get support if you’re struggling this Christmas
FEATURES 28
Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP on the fi ght for regulation
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APPRENTICES 41
Celebrating the top apprentices from across Scotland this year
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EDITOR Sarah Wolstencroft
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DESIGN & PRODUCTION Ryan Swinney
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ADVERTISING David Hughes
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Six-page special highlighting the importance of safe isolation
TECHNICAL
Update on the changes to rules covering inspection and testing
Bob Cairney takes a closer look at the new guidance and its impact
FOCUS
Len Bunton shares practical advice from recent webinars
Rudi Klein helps you navigate COVID clauses in contracts
APPRENTICES
Meet apprentice Adam Barclay, our latest Talent of Tomorrow
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
All the gear and gadgets you need to help you while you’re working
DIARY
Get to know Craig McGowan – and your chance to win a £50 voucher
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