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20th November, 2024 - Fire
The 5 Types And Colours Of Fire Extinguishers And Their Uses
Fire extinguishers should tell you what type they are, and what kind of fire you can use them on. But in an emergency, will you have the time to check? Knowing fire extinguisher types is important, so you can act fast. Let's find out about the common types and colours you might need to use.
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14th November, 2024 - Management
Employing Young Workers And How To Keep Them Safe
A young worker is anyone under the age of 18 in the workplace. Young workers may be involved in your business as an employee, for work experience or as an apprentice. And there's no reason why young workers can't be employed, but there are extra things to think about to keep them safe.
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12th November, 2024 - Management
Self Employed Health And Safety Responsibilities And The Law
You might think as a self-employed person you don't need to worry about health and safety. After all, you're just looking after yourself. But since you're the only person doing the work, it's extra important to stay safe and healthy. If you employ or put others at risk, the law applies.
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6th November, 2024 - Guides
How To Add Signatures To Your Finished Document
Health and safety documents often need to be signed by you and your team, and you might want to do this without printing your document and using pen and paper. There's an easy and free way to add signatures to your PDF documents - this guide will show you how.
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31st October, 2024 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Refurbishment?
Yes, the CDM regulations apply to every type of construction project, including refurbishment work. It may surprise you to know that the refurbishment project doesn't even have to involve any structural changes for CDM to apply.
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29th October, 2024 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Non-Notifiable Projects?
Construction projects that do not meet the CDM notification thresholds are known as non-notifiable projects. Being non-notifiable means they do not need to be notified to the HSE. Other than not being notifiable, the CDM regulations still apply - in full!
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23rd October, 2024 - Toolbox Talks
Why Toolbox Talks Are Important In Construction
Toolbox talks are short health and safety talks, mostly used on construction sites. While the term isn't limited to the construction industry, toolbox talks are an important way to spread health and safety information on your sites. Let's find out what makes toolbox talks important in construction.
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17th October, 2024 - Toolbox Talks
What Is A Toolbox Talk?
If you work in construction or other high-risk industries, you've probably heard the term toolbox talk. You might have even taken one. But what exactly is a toolbox talk? A toolbox talk is a talk that goes by many names and is also known as a safety moment, health and safety brief, safety talk, or safety minute.
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15th October, 2024 - Toolbox Talks
What Makes A Good Toolbox Talk?
A good toolbox talk requires a combination of factors… good subject, good content, good delivery, and good records. Get it wrong and your toolbox talk could end up being boring or worse, pointless. Get it right and make a real difference to the health and safety of your workforce.
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10th October, 2024 - News
Account Updates And New Features - Oct 2024
This month we've given user accounts a new look on HASpod. This update includes improvements for user settings and teams. The latest version is available now on your HASpod account.
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9th October, 2024 - Guides
How To Manage Teams On HASpod
HASpod team membership plans allow you to add users to access content, share documents, and manage training results - without having to share login information or account settings. This guide will explain how to add and remove users, change permissions, and manage your team on HASpod.
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3rd October, 2024 - Management
The 5 Health And Safety Signs And Their Meanings
There are 5 types of health and safety signs, and they all mean different things. How do you know which type of sign is which? Health and safety signs send their message through shape and colour. Once you know what you are looking for, you can quickly understand the exact meaning of the sign.
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