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21st October, 2026 - Construction

The Health And Safety Documents You Need In Construction (+5 Free Templates)

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.

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1st October, 2026 - Construction

What Are Pinch Point Hazards? 6 Examples And How To Spot Them

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?

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1st September, 2026 - Construction

24 Free Construction Safety Posters For Your Building Sites

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.

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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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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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20th May, 2026 - Construction

The Simple Construction Risk Assessment Pocket Guide (+Free Template)

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.

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12th May, 2026 - Construction

50 Construction Site Safety Tips

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.

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25th March, 2026 - Construction

10 PPE Rules For Every Construction Site Worker

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.

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17th March, 2026 - Construction

What Is Hot Work? (Definition, Risk And How To Control It)

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.

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3rd February, 2026 - Construction

The 10 Rungs (And Rules) Of Ladder Safety

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.

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10th December, 2025 - Construction

Securing Your Construction Site For Christmas Shutdown

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.

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4th December, 2025 - Construction

10 Winter Safety Tips For Construction Workers

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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