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23rd March, 2023 - Construction
Excavations And The 1.2m Rule
If an excavation is under 1.2m in depth does it need supporting? What are the requirements? In this blog post, we look at the 1.2m rule, how it came about, and if it still applies today. Excavations of any depth are at risk of collapse if they are unsupported.
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23rd February, 2023 - Construction
The 10 Rungs (And Rules) Of Ladder Safety
Used right, ladders are not particularly dangerous. But, ladders are involved in over a quarter of all falls from height, causing serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Our 10 rules of ladder safety will help you use ladders correctly, to help prevent you from getting hurt.
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15th February, 2023 - Construction
The Construction Site Set Up To Do List To Start Your New Project
There's a lot to remember when you set up your construction site office. What documents do you need? Which paperwork should be completed? What needs to be displayed? Site set-up is a busy time for your construction project - this list will help make sure there is nothing you forget!
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10th January, 2023 - Construction
10 Simple Construction Site Safety Rules
Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Follow these 10 simple construction site safety rules to keep yourself - and others, - safe. From wearing your PPE to following procedures, you can help make your site a safer place to work and prevent accidents.
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25th August, 2022 - Construction
The Health And Safety Documents You Need In Construction (+5 Free Templates)
Do you have all the necessary documents for your construction sites? With so many health and safety requirements to cover, in this blog post, we look at the 11 types of essential health and safety documents you'll need to run a construction site.
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9th August, 2022 - Construction
Calories For Construction: What And When To Eat And Drink On Site
Construction workers need more calories than most, but they don't always have access to a kitchen, or even a microwave. Here's how much you should eat and drink on a building site, plus a few healthy lunch ideas!
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21st July, 2022 - Construction
Safe Use Of Power Tools (And The Hazards To Watch Out For)
Power tools make work quicker and require less physical effort from the user. However, with these benefits also comes risk. Power tools are powerful, and when accidents happen, they can cause serious injuries. Here's a rundown of things to consider for the safe use of power tools.
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17th May, 2022 - Construction
What Do Safety Boots Protect You From?
You need to wear safety footwear in various workplaces, and sometimes, it might seem like a hassle. Why should you wear them? Safety boots protect you from a wide range of hazards that could hurt your feet. Let's look at the different ratings and codes for safety footwear and what they mean.
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27th April, 2022 - Construction
How To Check Your Hard Hat Expiry Date
Find out how to check the expiry date on your hard hats, what stamps to look for, where to look, the difference between the manufacture date and the expiry date, how long a hard hat lasts, and most importantly - when to replace your hard hat.
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7th April, 2022 - Construction
10 Free Printable Construction Safety Signs For Your Site
Want to print some construction health and safety signs for your site? We've created 10 printer-friendly signs, including warning signs, PPE signs, and no-entry signs. Download them today in PDF format, no sign up required.
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30th March, 2022 - Construction
7 Types Of Angle Grinder Accidents And How To Stop Them
Angle grinders are a type of abrasive wheel. They are a handheld power tool often found on construction sites, used for cutting, grinding and polishing. Angle grinder safety is important. Using the wrong wheel for the task or not using the tool correctly can cause serious accidents.
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16th March, 2022 - Construction
40+ Daily Scaffolding Safety Checks And Common Faults
There are many different elements to a scaffold to check and maintain for safety. In this blog post, we will look at a checklist of over 40 scaffolding faults you should look out for. And we discuss why (and when) you need to check scaffolds and their components to keep them safe and secure.
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