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2nd February, 2021 - Construction
10 Examples Of Good Construction Traffic Management
Construction sites can be busy places, with workers, deliveries, and machinery all needing access. Traffic management is an important consideration to prevent fatal and serious accidents to your workforce. In this post, we look at 10 good practice examples of construction traffic management.
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21st January, 2021 - CDM
When Does CDM 2015 Apply?
The CDM regulations apply to every construction project. Even construction work that you might not consider to be a project, like maintenance activities. It doesn't matter how long (or short) the duration of the work is. How big (or small) the task. If it is construction work, then CDM applies.
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19th January, 2021 - Paperwork
The Purpose Of Writing Method Statements And Risk Assessments
Why do businesses create method statements and risk assessments? It might seem like you are just going through the motions to satisfy legal and client demands, but are there any other benefits? If you're wondering if these documents are just another box to tick, keep reading...
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13th January, 2021 - CDM
What Is CDM In Construction?
CDM applies to every construction project. If you work in or become involved with the construction industry you are likely to hear the term CDM. CDM needs to be applied before, during and after the project. But what is CDM?
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7th January, 2021 - Construction
The Law On Ladders And Maximum Working Heights
Ladders items of equipment we often use, at home and work. Useful for working at height, whether you are replacing a lightbulb, decorating, or fixing. But do you know what the law says about using ladders in the workplace? How high can you go, and how long can you stay there for?
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5th January, 2021 - Paperwork
When To Update Your Health And Safety Policy
A health and safety policy is a legally required document, but with the law changing regularly, how often do you need to update your health and safety policy to ensure you comply? In this post, we discuss when you should update your health and safety policy to keep it up to date.
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21st December, 2020 - Construction
Securing Your Construction Site For Christmas Shutdown
Christmas is often the longest period you will close your site for during the year, so site security is especially important. Because when you're away, things can go wrong. Shutting down your site and securing it from trespassers can help make sure that you don't get any nasty surprises.
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16th December, 2020 - CDM
Do You Need A Construction Phase Plan For Small Projects?
There is a lot of confusion around the need for a CDM construction phase plan on small projects. In this post, we discuss why and when you need a construction phase plan, changes for small projects and provide information on our easy to use construction phase plan tool.
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10th December, 2020 - Construction
25 Health And Safety Regulations That Apply To Construction
Health and safety regulations apply to every industry, not only construction, but there are some extra laws you should know about in construction. Let's look at the health and safety legislation, rules and requirements that apply to the high hazard construction industry.
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8th December, 2020 - Paperwork
The Purpose Of A Permit To Work System
Permits to work are often found in high-risk industries like construction, but what is their purpose? When and why would you use these documents? And what makes permits to work different from risk assessments and method statements? Let's look at how permits to work make high-risk tasks safer.
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2nd December, 2020 - Management
Lone Working Hazards And How To Reduce The Risk
There are no legal restrictions preventing people from working alone, and sometimes it can't be avoided. However, there are additional hazards and risks involved that need to be considered when planning lone work. Let's look at what to consider and how to reduce the risk.
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24th November, 2020 - Health
Are You Sitting On The Biggest Office Health Hazard?
It might not seem dangerous, but sitting down for long periods is linked to weight gain, diabetes and even early death. As now many more jobs are desk-based, it's important to recognise this health hazard in our offices. With some simple easy controls (and a little effort) we can reduce the risk.
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