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The Essential Role of Pre-Use Checks in Construction
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Construction sites are dynamic environments, with a constant flow of activity and a wide array of heavy machinery. Amidst the hustle, one thing must...
Do you legally have to use a Permit to Work for Confined Spaces?
The short answer is "probably" and you'd have to effectively demonstrate the criteria below to justify not using a permit to work in a confined...
The relationship between Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permits to Work
Risk assessments, method statement and permits to work are all health and safety documents and often found together. They have the same overall...
HSE construction site inspections focus on moving & handling materials
Construction sites are being targeted by the HSE as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the 'Work Right Construction: Your health....
Scaffold Guard Rail Guidance
Working at height on a scaffold requires edge protection to prevent falls. Any scaffolding safety inspection should include checking that the...
Health & Safety Responsibilities as defined in the CDM 2015 Regulations
CDM stands for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - a set of health and safety regulations that apply to every construction project...
5 Ways we can help you follow the HSE Construction Safety Guidance
HSG150 is a safety guide aimed at anybody involved in construction work, including clients, designers, contractors and individual workers. It...
Ladder Safety in Construction
Falls are the largest cause of accidental death in the construction industry. They account for 50% of all fatalities. There is no distinction between...
PUWER equipment breaches increase by 40% on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 40% increase in PUWER equipment breaches occurring on construction sites during the first half of...