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25th January, 2022 - Construction
The Best Location For Your Construction Site Office And Welfare Facilities
Every construction site needs welfare facilities, and most will also require a site office. But where should you put them? Where should your site compound be? On some sites, it might be obvious. You might even use existing facilities. But on others, you'll need to give it a little more thought.
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11th January, 2022 - 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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25th November, 2021 - Construction
What Temporary Facilities Do You Need On Construction Sites?
When you are planning a construction project, you are going to need to provide some temporary facilities. E.g. a site office, toilets, and other welfare facilities. Used correctly, these facilities will keep your site safe and productive. Here's a list of 10 temporary facilities you need on your construction sites.
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31st August, 2021 - Construction
The Technology You Can Use For Better Construction Health And Safety
Technology has advanced at record speed over the past 20 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 August, 2021 - 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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22nd July, 2021 - Construction
Scaffold Handrail, Guardrail And Toeboard Height In Construction
Safe platforms for working at height require edge protection like handrails, guardrails and toeboards to prevent falls, of people and equipment. But when do you need handrails, and what are the minimum and maximum heights for these barriers?
Read Post 22nd June, 2021 - 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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6th May, 2021 - Construction
Top 5 Construction Safety Hazards (And How You Can Control The Risks)
If you work in construction, these are the safety hazards most likely to harm you. Updated with the latest accident statistics from the HSE, we look at which safety hazards are most likely to kill or injure you in construction and how you can control the risks on site.
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2nd March, 2021 - Construction
10 Good Housekeeping Rules For A Tidy Construction Site
On construction sites, good housekeeping refers to the practice of keeping your site clean and tidy. A tidy work area reduces the risk of accidents and increases fire safety. Implement these 10 rules, and you should see a reduction in slip and trip accidents and near misses on your project.
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2nd February, 2021 - Construction
10 Examples Of Good Construction Traffic Management
Construction sites can be busy places, with workers, deliveries, and machinery all needing access. Traffic management is an important consideration to prevent fatal and serious accidents to your workforce. In this post, we look at 10 good practice examples of construction traffic management.
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7th January, 2021 - Construction
The Law On Ladders And Maximum Working Heights
Ladders items of equipment we often use, at home and work. Useful for working at height, whether you are replacing a lightbulb, decorating, or fixing. But do you know what the law says about using ladders in the workplace? How high can you go, and how long can you stay there for?
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21st December, 2020 - Construction
Securing Your Construction Site For Christmas Shutdown
Christmas is often the longest period you will close your site for during the year, 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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