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23rd April, 2020 - News
HASpod Update And New Features - April 2020
You might have noticed a few changes on your HASpod account over the past month. In the last few weeks, we have launched a big update that gives your account a new design and a few new features.
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23rd March, 2020 - Health
The Coronavirus And Health And Safety At Work
Every business should be reviewing their risk assessments at this time, and assessing their work. Ask yourself, how does the coronavirus impact the risk level? What steps can I take to protect my team and clients? Do I need to change the way we work? Provide extra safety measures? Temporarily close?
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4th February, 2020 - Health
Why And How To Wash Your Hands Properly
Washing your hands might not sound glamorous, but it's a cheap and easy way to improve health and prevent the spread of germs. Washing your hands properly removes dirt and contaminants, as well as viruses and bacteria. But a quick rinse isn't enough, here's how to do it properly!
Read Post 5th February, 2019 - News
HASpod Member Survey Results, Ratings And Reviews
In December 2018, we opened up the member survey to find out what you think about HASpod. The results are in and we are really grateful for the feedback, ratings and reviews received from our members. Here's what you said, and our plan of action moving forward.
Read Post 10th August, 2018 - News
100 Method Statements And Counting!
We have been busy adding more method statement templates to our library over the past couple of weeks and are pleased to announce we have hit a new milestone... 100! You can use the free blank method statement template to start, or you can find one ready to use for your task or activity.
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29th June, 2018 - Paperwork
5 Steps To Gaining CHAS Accreditation
Getting CHAS accreditation is a priority for many construction companies, as it shows that your business is committed to health and safety best practice. But how do you go about getting CHAS? These 5 key steps will be needed to prepare your business for gaining CHAS accreditation.
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29th May, 2018 - Asbestos
The Risk Of Asbestos In Artex Ceilings
Many buildings contain artex and other textured coatings on walls and ceilings which may contain asbestos. The biggest risk is not the artex itself, but the potentially deadly fibres contained in it. In this post, we look at when you should be worried, and what the law says about asbestos in artex.
Read Post 23rd February, 2018 - News
CDM Support Packs Added To HASpod
We have added CDM support packs for all duty holders to HASpod. The CDM packs include annual support for Clients, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, Designers and Contractors - with guides, documents, training and tools for the latest CDM Regulations.
Read Post 31st January, 2018 - News
Introducing A New HASpod
HASpod has been re-built to provide a major upgrade, improved membership, plus more services and choice than ever before.
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1st June, 2017 - CDM
CDM Duties Guidance – 6 Free Pdfs
Do you know your duties under CDM? You soon will when you download our free guidance pdfs. Since nearly everyone has duties under CDM, we have created 6 FREE downloadable PDF factsheets, covering guidance for CDM duty holders. Get up to speed on your CDM duties.
Read Post 27th March, 2017 - News
Introducing The Talks Plan Online Tool Box Talks Service
We are pleased to introduce our new Talks Plan membership for simple online health and safety talk management. Health and safety talks are a great way of creating a positive health and safety culture, complying with the law, and keeping your workforce safe.
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6th January, 2017 - CDM
What CDM 2015 Information Should A Principal Contractor Provide?
Does CDM 2015 apply to residential projects? This is a common question under CDM, and the short answer is - Yes. If you are a principal contractor, contractor, designer or principal designer, CDM 2015 applies in full to residential projects. Find out more about CDM 2015 and residential projects.
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