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21st October, 2026 - Construction
Do you have all the necessary documents for your construction sites? With so many health and safety requirements to cover, in this blog post, we look at the 11 types of essential health and safety documents you'll need to run a construction site.
Read Post1st October, 2026 - Construction
Pinch point hazards are common in many workplaces, and especially in construction and manufacturing. A pinch might not sound too severe, but pinch points can cause life-changing injuries, and in the worst cases, they can be fatal. But what is a pinch point? And how can you spot these hazards?
Read Post1st September, 2026 - Construction
Need to remind workers to sign in, lock up, or wear their PPE? These 24 free construction safety posters can be downloaded, printed, and displayed on your site to help your team stay safe throughout your project.
Read Post7th July, 2026 - Construction
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.
Read Post23rd June, 2026 - Construction
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.
Read Post20th May, 2026 - Construction
If you work in construction, you'll need to write risk assessments. It's a legal requirement and will often be required before you start work on a new project. In this guide, you can follow along with our free template, from identifying hazards to assessing and controlling the risks.
Read Post12th May, 2026 - Construction
Construction workers are more likely to be injured or killed at work. There are many risks for construction workers to navigate, but the hazards you face in construction are varied, as no two sites are the same. These construction site safety tips are a great place to start.
Read Post25th March, 2026 - Construction
Every construction site worker needs PPE. It's your last line of defence against the many hazards and risks found on site. Employers have a duty to provide PPE, and you also have responsibilities to wear and use PPE. Here are 10 PPE rules construction site workers should obey.
Read Post17th March, 2026 - Construction
Hot work is any activity or process that generates a source of ignition, which could be through a flame, heat or a spark. Hot work can be direct, e.g. the equipment or tool creates a flame. Other times, hot work may be indirect, e.g. using an abrasive wheel to cut metal produces sparks.
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 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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