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2nd April, 2026 - Management

The Power Of Good Habits In Health And Safety (And Life)

What are habits? Actions we often take, things we repeat, steps we take without thinking. Good habits help us grow. Small regular acts add up to massive changes in long-term results. And we can use this power to achieve things at home, at work, and even in health and safety.

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31st March, 2026 - Management

10 Health & Safety Myths And The Truth Behind Them

Health and safety sometimes gets a bad name. It seems that more and more stringent rules are being put in place each year. But is this the truth, or are these health and safety myths? In this blog post, we take a look at some health and safety headlines and attempt to separate fact from fiction.

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25th March, 2026 - Construction

10 PPE Rules For Every Construction Site Worker

Every construction site worker needs PPE. It's your last line of defence against the many hazards and risks found on site. Employers have a duty to provide PPE, and you also have responsibilities to wear and use PPE. Here are 10 PPE rules construction site workers should obey.

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19th March, 2026 - Fire

15 Essential Hot Work Safety Tips

Hot work is a fire hazard and brings additional risks for both your workers and your site. If you need to do some hot work, like cutting, grinding or welding, stay safe with these hot work safety tips.

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17th March, 2026 - Construction

What Is Hot Work? (Definition, Risk And How To Control It)

Hot work is any activity or process that generates a source of ignition, which could be through a flame, heat or a spark. Hot work can be direct, e.g. the equipment or tool creates a flame. Other times, hot work may be indirect, e.g. using an abrasive wheel to cut metal produces sparks.

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11th March, 2026 - Fire

The 3 Elements Of The Fire Triangle Explained

Did you know that fires need three elements to burn? Heat, fuel, and oxygen are the key ingredients needed to start and maintain a fire. In this blog post, we will find out more about each element and take a look at some examples.

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5th March, 2026 - Paperwork

The 5 Types Of Risk Assessment And When To Use Them

Risk assessments at work are a legal requirement. But which type do you need? In this post, we look at the 5 different types of risk assessment in health and safety. And when and why you might use each one. Including qualitative, quantitative, generic, site-specific and dynamic risk assessments.

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3rd March, 2026 - Paperwork

How Often Do You Need To Review A Risk Assessment?

You might realise you need to review your risk assessments from time to time, and many people tend to go with an annual review. But there are times when risk assessments might need to be reviewed sooner. Let's look at when, why, and how often you need to update your risk assessments.

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25th February, 2026 - Management

50 Reasons Why You Should Wear And Use PPE

If you have ever struggled to get your team to wear and use their PPE correctly, or you are not sure why you need to wear PPE yourself, here are 50 reasons why you should wear and use PPE. After reading these 50 reasons, why wouldn't you wear PPE?

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19th February, 2026 - Paperwork

Risk Measurement Explained In Health And Safety

When you carry out a risk assessment, you need to measure risks. Are the risks involved high, medium or low? But how do you measure the risk level? In this blog, we explain how to break down the measurement and rating of risks for health and safety.

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17th February, 2026 - Management

15 Quick Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Slips, Trips And Falls

Slips, trips and falls are huge contributors to the number of workplace injuries each year. The great news is that you can reduce slips, trips and falls relatively quickly, and all of the suggestions in this post can be put in place on a budget. Here are 15 quick and cheap ways to reduce the risk.

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11th February, 2026 - CDM

CDM 2015 Documents Explained

There are several documents required under CDM 2015. In this blog post, we look at which documents are needed - and when. CDM 2015 has been around for a while, and the regulations apply to all construction projects in Great Britain. So, what documents do you need for your construction project?

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