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17th July, 2025 - 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. Or how big (or small) the task is. If it is construction work, then CDM applies.
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15th July, 2025 - CDM
What Is CDM In Construction?
CDM applies to every construction project. If you work in or become involved in construction work, you are likely to hear the term CDM. CDM needs to be applied before, during, and after your construction projects. But what is CDM?
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9th July, 2025 - Management
7 Quick And Easy Working From Home Health And Safety Tips
More of us are working from home than ever. For some, it might be temporary or a few days a month. For others, it may be a more full-time home working arrangement. Either way, it's essential 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 July, 2025 - 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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1st July, 2025 - COSHH
9 Ways To Comply With COSHH
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations apply to every workplace. Here are nine 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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25th June, 2025 - Management
The Difference Between Hazard And Risk Explained
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? If you carry out a risk assessment, you need to identify the hazards before you can assess the risks. But these two terms are often confused with each other. In this blog post, we explain the difference between hazard and risk.
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19th June, 2025 - Health
Are You Sitting On The Biggest Office Health Hazard?
Sitting down might not seem dangerous, but sitting for long periods is linked to weight gain, diabetes, and even early death! As many more jobs are now desk-based, it's important to recognise this health hazard in our offices. With some simple, easy controls (and a little effort), you can reduce the risks.
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17th June, 2025 - Management
5 Lone Working Hazards And How To Reduce The Risk
When people work alone, there are additional hazards to be aware of. These create extra risks that need to be considered when planning lone work. So if you carry out lone work in your business, let's look at what to consider and how to reduce the risk.
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11th June, 2025 - 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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5th June, 2025 - Construction
The Law On Ladders And Maximum Working Heights
Ladders are items of equipment we often use, at home and work. Ladders are useful for working at height - replacing a lightbulb, decorating, or fixing something out of reach. But do you know what the law says about using ladders in the workplace? How high can you go, and how long for?
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3rd June, 2025 - CDM
Can You Have Two Principal Contractors On One Site?
Any construction project with more than one contractor needs a principal contractor appointed 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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28th May, 2025 - 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 at work, and should breakfast be part of your health and safety strategy?
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