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12th November, 2020 - COSHH
9 Ways To Comply With COSHH
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to every workplace. Here are 9 ways you can comply with COSHH including identifying hazardous substances, assessing the substances you use and produce in your workplace, controlling the risks, keeping records and providing training.
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10th November, 2020 - Management
7 Quick And Easy Working From Home Health And Safety Tips
More of us are home working than ever this year. For some, it might be temporary. For others, it may be a more permanent arrangement. Either way, it's important to look after our mental and physical health, and our safety, when working from home. Here are 7 quick and easy health and safety tips.
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3rd November, 2020 - Construction
Keeping Your Construction Sites COVID Safe During Lockdown
Construction work involves many different people working together, and needs to be carefully managed to prevent coronavirus outbreaks. A range of measures like reducing contact, staggering shifts, social distancing and enhanced cleaning can all play a part in keeping your site COVID safe.
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28th October, 2020 - CDM
The History Of The CDM Regulations
The CDM Regulations have been in force in the UK construction industry now for over 25 years. But like many things, they have changed and developed over time, with big updates in 2007 and 2015. Have they got better over time? Let's take a look at the history of CDM.
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22nd October, 2020 - Health
Is Breakfast The Secret To Better Health And Safety?
It's no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it's a saying we've probably all heard before. But around 31% of adults regularly skip breakfast. What effect does breakfast skipping have on health and safety, and should breakfast be part of your health and safety strategy?
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8th October, 2020 - CDM
Can You Have Two Principal Contractors On One Site?
Any construction project with more than one contractor needs a principal contractor appointing under CDM. There should only be one principal contractor on a project. But what if your site has multiple projects? Can you appoint more than one principal contractor? Let's see what the regulations say.
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24th September, 2020 - Management
7 Ways Software Can Help You Improve Health And Safety
Software helps us in many aspects of our lives. In the office, computers are getting more powerful each year. Out on site, many of us carry around smartphones and tablets. We're better connected with more online tools to choose from than ever before. Let's use software to improve health and safety.
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30th July, 2020 - CDM
The 4 CDM Duties Of A Designer
Nearly everyone involved in construction has duties under CDM, including designers. And that doesn't just mean the architect. Anyone who prepares or modifies a design for construction is a designer under CDM. In this blog post, we take a look at the 4 CDM duties of a designer.
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16th July, 2020 - Construction
Contractor Vetting And Selecting The Best Contractor For Your Business
Contractor vetting is the process of performing a background check on the business or tradesman you plan to use. And if you want to select a suitable contractor to work for your business, you need to know they can uphold your standards and work safely with your team.
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8th July, 2020 - CDM
The Definition Of Construction Work Under CDM 2015
If you work in construction, you have probably heard of the CDM Regulations. Because the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) apply to all construction projects. But what exactly is construction work? Let's look at the definition of construction work under CDM.
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30th June, 2020 - Health
Drinking At Work And What To Do About Alcohol In The Workplace
Alcohol at work is a difficult topic. It's hard to control what people do outside of work, and everyone is entitled to a social life. However, alcohol abuse and misuse can quickly become a problem that affects every aspect of someone's life, including safety in the workplace.
Read Post 14th May, 2020 - Health
9 Quick Ways You Can Prevent Cross Infection At Work
Cross infection isn't something most workplaces usually need to worry about. But with the current coronavirus crisis looking like it will be changing the way we work for a while, many workplaces are looking forward and wondering how they can return to work safely.
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