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8th February, 2022 - Management
50 Reasons Why You Should Wear And Use PPE
If you have ever struggled to get your team to wear and use their PPE correctly, or you are not sure why you need to wear PPE yourself, here are 50 reasons why you should wear and use PPE. After reading these 50 reasons, why wouldn't you wear PPE?
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2nd February, 2022 - Toolbox Talks
How To Find The Best Toolbox Talk Subjects
Finding enough subjects to keep your toolbox talks regular and interesting might seem like a big ask. How can you come up with enough ideas to do one every day or every week? Here are ten questions that help you find the best toolbox talk subjects for your business.
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27th January, 2022 - COSHH
Who Is Responsible For COSHH In The Workplace?
Employers, employees and the self-employed have responsibilities under COSHH, but who is responsible for COSHH in the workplace? What about when multiple businesses or contractors work together on a project? Or if your employees work at other premises?
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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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19th January, 2022 - Management
10 Essential Principles Of Good Health And Safety Management
Need to improve your health and safety management? Want to create a more positive health and safety culture? You can, and what's more, it doesn't have to be costly. Start with these ten essential principles for your health and safety management system.
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13th January, 2022 - COSHH
Under The COSHH?
COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. This set of regulations (The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) require you to control substances that are hazardous to health within your organisation. So what is exactly is under the COSHH?
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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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5th January, 2022 - Management
Time For Your Annual Health And Safety Review?
You should review your health and safety systems at least annually, and the start of a new year is a great time to do it. That doesn't necessarily mean updating every document and procedure though. In this post, we look at what you should review and how to decide when updates are needed.
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15th December, 2021 - Health
7 Health Tips For Surviving Winter Work
With the cold weather arriving, it brings some additional hazards at work, particularly for those that spend some or most of the working day outside. As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, check out these 7 health tips for surviving winter work outdoors.
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9th December, 2021 - Fire
The Difference Between Fire Marshal And Fire Warden Roles
In your workplace, do you need a fire marshal, or a fire warden, or both? What does each role do, and what is the difference between a fire warden and a fire marshal? In this post, we examine both fire safety roles and the duties of each.
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7th December, 2021 - CDM
Construction Phase Plans Explained (What, When, Who And Why)
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.
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1st December, 2021 - Management
15 Quick Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Slips, Trips And Falls
Slips, trips and falls are all huge contributors to the number of workplace injuries each year. The great news is, you can reduce slips, trips and falls on a budget, and you can put in place all of the suggestions in this post relatively quickly to start. Here are 15 quick ways to reduce the risk.
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