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29th July, 2026 - Management

'So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable' Meaning Explained For Health And Safety

So far as is reasonably practicable is a term that comes up a lot in health and safety. But what does it mean? How do you decide if something is reasonably practicable? And how does the law define it? Let's look in detail at the health and safety phrase 'So far as is reasonably practicable'.

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23rd July, 2026 - Management

5 Examples Of How Near Miss Reporting Can Stop Accidents

Near-miss reporting might not be a legal requirement, but reporting the accidents and incidents that follow will be. So it makes sense to get near-miss reporting in place, because near-miss reporting can help prevent future accidents before they happen. Here are 5 examples.

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21st July, 2026 - Health

What Is Silica Dust And Why Is It Bad For You?

Silica dust is the second biggest cause of lung disease in workers after asbestos, killing over 500 construction workers in the UK every year. Even with such a high level of fatalities, many construction workers are unaware of when harmful silica particles are released.

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15th July, 2026 - COSHH

What Substances Does COSHH Cover?

The COSHH regulations cover substances that are hazardous to health. If a substance, in any form, could cause harm to a person, it needs to be assessed under the COSHH regulations. The substances covered by COSHH include chemicals, mixtures, dust, gases, fumes and biological agents.

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9th July, 2026 - COSHH

The 9 COSHH Hazard Symbols (Meanings And What They Look Like)

If you are working with chemicals that are hazardous to health or completing COSHH risk assessments, you should be aware of the symbols that are included on the packaging of substances and what they mean. These symbols give you a good indication of the main hazards associated with the substance.

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7th July, 2026 - Construction

12 Ways Construction Workers Can Stay Cool This Summer

How can you stay cool on a construction site during a summer heatwave if you can't control the weather? You might not be able to change the environment, but you can take some simple steps to make your workday more comfortable. Here are some simple and cheap ways to stay cool in construction.

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1st July, 2026 - Health

Can You Risk Assess The Sun? Why UV Is A Hazard In Outdoor Work

Working outside is great in the summer, but while the sun brings warmer temperatures, it also increases health risks. And protecting yourself involves more than just sunscreen. If you or your team work outdoors, it's time to get sun smart and protect your skin.

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25th June, 2026 - Health

The Dangers Of Working Outside In Hot Weather

Summer might be the best season to work outdoors, but with temperatures rising, what about the dangers? Should you be worried about sun exposure? And how can you stay safe working in extreme heat? Can it ever be too hot to work?

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23rd June, 2026 - Construction

The Technology You Can Use For Better Construction Health And Safety

Technology has advanced at record speed over the past 25 years. We've gone from games of snake to running an entire business from your mobile phone. Let's take a look at the remote technology you can use for better construction health and safety.

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17th June, 2026 - Management

Health And Safety: The Principles Of Prevention

The principles of prevention are a series of rules, in order, that form a best practice approach to risk management. The principles go from most effective to least effective. The most effective option is to avoid risk. When you can't avoid risk, the other principles of prevention should be applied.

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11th June, 2026 - Vibration

How To Calculate Vibration Exposure To The ELV

The exposure limit value (ELV) under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations is a value you must not exceed. But how do we calculate this limit? Calculating the ELV in real-life situations is not always straightforward, but using a points-based system, you can keep track of exposure levels.

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9th June, 2026 - Vibration

How To Measure Vibration Exposure To The EAV

You are legally required to take action once levels of vibration exposure reach the exposure action value (EAV) of 2.5m/s²A(8). But what does that number mean, and how do you calculate it? In this blog post, we will show you how to measure the vibration exposure action value (EAV).

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