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25th October, 2023 - Construction
Underground Services Colours UK (And What They Mean)
Underground services usually (but not always) follow the national colour coding system. Locating services isn't just important to avoid damaging the service. But also to avoid damaging (or killing) yourself. Here are the UK underground services colours - and what they mean.
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7th September, 2023 - 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, this 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 it may be indirect, e.g. using an abrasive wheel to cut metal produces sparks.
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2nd August, 2023 - Construction
12 Ways Construction Workers Can Stay Cool This Summer
How can you stay cool on a construction site during a summer heatwave if you can't control the weather? You might not be able to change the environment, but you can take some simple steps to make your workday more comfortable. Here are some simple and cheap ways to stay cool in construction.
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10th May, 2023 - Construction
The 3 Times When A Scaffold Must Be Inspected
Scaffolding can help your construction project reach new heights, but are your scaffolds safe? The design, installation, alterations and dismantling of scaffolding, and other events, could put your scaffold (and its users) at risk. Here are the three times your scaffold must be inspected.
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29th March, 2023 - Construction
When To Inspect An Excavation And The Legal Requirements
The law requires you to prevent danger to people from excavations. This includes inspecting excavations to make sure they are safe. But who should inspect your excavations, and when do they need to be inspected?
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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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