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15th June, 2023 - CDM
9 Principal Contractor Facts (And 3 Myths)
The principal contractor is a role required under CDM on every construction project with more than one contractor. Since most construction projects need a principal contractor, let's take a look at some facts (and myths) about this CDM role.
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13th June, 2023 - Management
How To Identify The Biggest Hazards In Your Workplace
The first step of a risk assessment is to identify hazards. But it's not always that easy to do. Some hazards might stand out and be fairly obvious. Others might be harder to spot. And it's easy to overlook some hazards when you have been carrying out an activity for a while.
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7th June, 2023 - Paperwork
The 11 Things Every Risk Assessment Should Contain
Not sure what to include in your risk assessment? What information should your risk assessment contain? When you create a risk assessment, some information is essential. In this blog post, we look at 11 must-have elements to make your risk assessments great.
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1st June, 2023 - Management
The Definition Of A Near Miss In Health And Safety
Near misses (or close calls) are events that didn't harm anyone - but could have. They are not accidents, but they could have been accidents if the circumstances had been slightly different. Near misses happen more often than you might think because they are easy to forget.
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30th May, 2023 - Paperwork
What Injuries At Work Are RIDDOR Reportable?
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) makes reporting some accidents at work a legal requirement. But what accidents do you need to report? In this post, we look at the types of deaths, accidents, injuries, diseases and events that are RIDDOR reportable at work.
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24th May, 2023 - Paperwork
Are Risk Assessments A Legal Requirement?
Risk assessments are a legal requirement at work. In fact, risk assessment is so important it has its own section under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. In this blog post, we look at risk assessment laws and regulations.
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16th May, 2023 - Management
The Legal Health And Safety Responsibilities Of Employees
Do employees have health and safety responsibilities? In a word. Yes. Employees do have legal health and safety responsibilities. Not to the same extent or level as employers, but duties nonetheless. So how can employees make sure they meet these legal requirements? Let's take a look.
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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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4th May, 2023 - CDM
What Is A Principal Contractor?
In construction, clients are legally required to appoint a principal contractor under CDM. Most construction projects will need one, but what is a principal contractor? How are they different to a main contractor? And who can be one?
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2nd May, 2023 - Inductions
Do You Need A Construction Site Induction For Visitors?
You carry out inductions for workers on your construction site, but what about people visiting your site? Architects, surveyors, clients, and others that visit on a one-off or infrequent basis? These visitors might only be on site for a short time - do they need an induction?
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26th April, 2023 - Health
24 Tips For Reducing Stress At Work
Stress can hit anyone at work - at any level. But with some small changes, you can reduce work-related stress, creating a happier and healthier work environment. Here are 24 tips for reducing stress at work across demands, control, support, relationships, roles, and change management.
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20th April, 2023 - CDM
How To Assess Competence For CDM
The requirements for competence have changed slightly in the 2015 version of the CDM regulations compared to the previous 2007 version. And competence is still an important part of CDM requirements, so here's what competence means, and how to assess it for CDM.
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