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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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4th June, 2026 - Manual Handling
10 Manual Handling Questions And Answers Explained
In this blog post, we will put your manual handling knowledge to the test with a quick quiz. There are 10 manual handling questions, and the answers are revealed at the end. If you want to test your team, you can download a free PDF.
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2nd June, 2026 - Manual Handling
What Is Manual Handling?
Manual handling happens when you use your hands or your body to move or support a load. In this blog post, we will look at manual handling at work, manual handling activities, the legal requirements, and how to carry out manual handling safely.
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28th May, 2026 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Painting And Decorating?
Painters and decorators are often familiar with CDM from working on larger construction projects, perhaps under a principal contractor. But what about smaller projects, like painting a hallway or a room in someone's house? How does CDM apply to painting and decorating work?
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