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10th December, 2025 - Construction

Securing Your Construction Site For Christmas Shutdown

Christmas is often the longest period your construction site will be closed, 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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4th December, 2025 - Construction

10 Winter Safety Tips For Construction Workers

Working outside in the winter can be a challenge for keeping warm, but winter work can also create safety hazards and increase the risk of accidents on site, due to poor weather conditions, reduced lighting, and hidden dangers. Here are 10 winter safety tips for construction workers.

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2nd December, 2025 - Health

12 Tips To Keep You Warm When Working Outside This Winter

It's winter, and it's cold. If you work outdoors, it might feel like there's no escaping the chill. Here are some tried and tested tips for how to stay warm when you are out in the cold. Let's get warmed up!

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26th November, 2025 - Health

7 Health Tips For Surviving Winter Work

With cold weather arriving, it brings some additional hazards at work, particularly for those who spend some or most of the working day outside. As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, check out these 7 health tips for surviving winter work outdoors.

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20th November, 2025 - 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, and find out why each topic is important, who needs to hear it, and what information to cover.

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18th November, 2025 - Paperwork

What Is SSIP Accreditation?

SSIP is a term that has popped up in health and safety in recent years and often appears in pre-qualification questionnaires and company literature. But what is SSIP? Is SSIP another assessment you need to go through? If SSIP is a new requirement, how do you join or become a member?

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12th November, 2025 - Toolbox Talks

How To Write A Toolbox Talk

How do you write a toolbox talk? It's not always easy to start with a blank page and decide what to talk about. And even though toolbox talks are short, preparing the talk is not so quick and simple. Follow our guide and learn how to create the perfect toolbox talk (in less time!).

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6th November, 2025 - CDM

Does CDM Apply To Maintenance Work?

The CDM regulations put legal health and safety requirements on people involved in construction work. But what about maintenance work? Is it classed as construction work? What if only one person is involved? In this post, we see when and why CDM applies to maintenance work.

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4th November, 2025 - CDM

Do The CDM Regulations Apply To Manufacturing?

It's no secret that the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations apply to construction projects in the UK. The clue is in the name! But can the CDM regulations also apply to manufacturing workplaces, and if so, how? Let's take a look.

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29th October, 2025 - Construction

10 Good Housekeeping Rules For A Tidy Construction Site

On construction sites, good housekeeping refers to the practice of keeping your site clean and tidy. A tidy work area reduces the risk of accidents and increases fire safety. Implement these 10 rules, and you should see a reduction in slip and trip accidents and near misses on your project.

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23rd October, 2025 - CDM

What Is The HSE's F10 Notification Form?

If you work in construction or have been involved in construction projects in recent years, you may have heard the term 'F10 notification' or the need to notify the HSE about your project. What exactly is the requirement to notify? And what information is needed for the HSE's F10 notification form?

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21st October, 2025 - Management

HSE Fee For Intervention Charges Explained

FFI stands for 'fee for intervention', which was introduced under the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012. FFI aims to recover the HSE's costs, including inspection, investigation and enforcement action, charging businesses that are in breach of health and safety regulations.

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