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5th February, 2026 - Manual Handling
Manual handling is simple, right? Lifting and carrying are things we do all the time, so how can it go wrong? Since manual handling injuries account for around a third of workplace injuries, maybe it's not as simple as it sounds! Here are nine simple ways to correct your manual handling technique.
Read Post3rd February, 2026 - Construction
Used right, ladders are not particularly dangerous. But ladders are involved in over a quarter of all falls from height, causing serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Our 10 rules of ladder safety will help you use ladders correctly, to help prevent you from getting hurt.
Read Post28th January, 2026 - CDM
What is a construction phase plan? When is it required, and who writes it? A construction phase plan is a document required under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). In this blog post, we explain the what, when, who, and why of construction phase plans.
Read Post22nd January, 2026 - Fire
Are you ready to take action if a fire started? Are the safety requirements of your fire risk assessment in place? Use these ten weekly fire safety procedures to help you maintain good fire protection standards. Make sure you can take quick action and escape if a fire breaks out.
Read Post20th January, 2026 - Fire
Fire extinguishers should tell you what type they are, and what kind of fire you can use them on. But in an emergency, will you have the time to check? Knowing fire extinguisher types is important, so you can act fast. Let's find out about the common types and colours you might need to use.
Read Post14th January, 2026 - Toolbox Talks
Carrying out regular toolbox talks isn't always easy when you need to come up with a subject, prepare, and deliver the content. It's easier when you have your talk ready and prepared. In this post, we look at over 30 free toolbox talks for construction. Download and use them for your site.
Read Post8th January, 2026 - Paperwork
A health and safety policy is a legally required document; however, with the law changing regularly, how often do you need to update your health and safety policy to ensure compliance? In this post, we discuss when to update your health and safety policy to keep it current.
Read Post6th January, 2026 - Manual Handling
When you are manual handling, you need to know about TILE. But what is TILE? TILE is the four key areas you need to consider when lifting or carrying - Task, Individual, Load, and Environment.
Read Post18th December, 2025 - News
We wish all our customers, colleagues, friends, and visitors a merry festive season with a quick recap of 2025 and a look forward to 2026.
Read Post16th December, 2025 - Management
For all business types, health and safety training will be a legal requirement in one form or another. Your team might need external training courses, qualifications, and certificates. Staff may need in-house inductions, on-the-job training, and toolbox talks. Often, a mixture of both is required.
Read Post10th December, 2025 - Construction
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.
Read Post4th December, 2025 - Construction
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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