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5th April, 2022 - CDM
CDM 2015 Principal Contractor Duties Explained
Any construction project with more than one contractor needs a principal contractor. Appointed by the client, the role of the principal contractor has additional CDM duties and responsibilities. Here are the CDM 2015 principal contractor duties explained.
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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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24th March, 2022 - Paperwork
How To Write A Method Statement In 5 Minutes
Writing a method statement takes time. You need to go through your activity step by step. Consider the people, the tools, the environment, and how to carry out the work safely. Then write it all down clearly so that it is understood. Ok, so how can we write one in 5 minutes?
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22nd March, 2022 - Management
How Many First Aiders Do I Need? Low Vs High Risk Work
How many first aiders do you have in your workplace? Is it enough? The number of first aiders you need isn't just based on the number of staff you have. Another consideration is your risk level. In this post, we assess how many first aiders are required in both high-risk and low-risk workplaces.
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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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10th March, 2022 - 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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8th March, 2022 - COSHH
The Benefits Of A COSHH Register (And How To Write One)
A COSHH register is not a legal requirement, but the COSHH regulations are. Keeping a record of hazardous substances makes it easy to keep on top of your compliance. A COSHH register or inventory will help you keep track of your hazardous substances, and writing one is simple.
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24th February, 2022 - Toolbox Talks
The Best 100 Safety Topics For Daily Toolbox Talks
It can be hard to think of ideas for health and safety toolbox talks, but luckily, there are many subjects you can use. Check out these 100 safety topics to help you get started. You will also find out why we picked each topic, who needs to hear it, and what information to cover.
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17th February, 2022 - News
Updated Document Templates And New Editor - February 2022
This month we've launched a new document editor and updated every health and safety template (555+). With this update, you get a quicker and easier editing experience, and extra features. The latest version of our documents is available from your account today.
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16th February, 2022 - Management
The Health And Safety Representative Role And Responsibilities
The health and safety representative is a role recognised under health and safety law and has legal responsibilities. There are two types of health and safety representative, with similarities and differences. Your business may use one, both or neither!
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10th February, 2022 - Health
What Is Silica Dust And Why Is It Bad For You?
Silica dust is the second biggest cause of lung disease in workers after asbestos, killing over 500 construction workers in the UK every year. Even with such a high level of fatalities, many construction workers are unaware of when harmful silica particles are released.
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8th February, 2022 - 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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