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26th October, 2022 - Asbestos
Why Asbestos Isn't Covered By COSHH (And What You Need To Do Instead)
If you are wondering if asbestos is covered by the COSHH regulations, the answer is no. But why not? Asbestos is a hazardous substance. It's one of the most hazardous substances there is. Its fibres are deadly, killing around 5000 people in the UK every year.
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20th October, 2022 - Fire
Why And When You Need Fire Drills
A fire drill is where you and your team practice the action to take in the event of a fire. Fire drills are an important part of fire safety training for your workplace. With regular fire drills, your team should know exactly what to do if there's a fire - and be able to get to a place of safety.
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18th October, 2022 - CDM
Can The Client Be The Principal Contractor Under CDM?
On construction projects with more than one contractor, clients must appoint a principal contractor. But what if you are managing the contractors yourself? What if no single contractor is in charge? Can the client be the principal contractor?
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12th October, 2022 - Toolbox Talks
7 Toolbox Talk Formats (With Ready To Use Examples)
In this blog post, we'll look at 7 toolbox talk formats including informal chats, safety briefings, handouts, presentations, demonstrations, videos and software. Some are quicker to get started than others, some do the hard work for you, and some need a bit of preparation.
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6th October, 2022 - Paperwork
What Is CHAS Accreditation And When Do You Need It?
CHAS is a health and safety accreditation scheme, primarily for the construction industry and often acts as a type of pre-qualification during the tender process. But, what exactly is CHAS accreditation, when do you need it, how much does it cost, and is it worth it?
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4th October, 2022 - Paperwork
The Small Contractors Guide To SSIP Application And Approval
SSIP accreditation is a big deal, especially for contractors. But who should you apply with - CHAS, SafeContractor, etc? And how do you get approved? Only 20% of businesses pass on the first attempt - follow this guide to prepare, and stand a much better chance of success.
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28th September, 2022 - CDM
CDM Regulations Summary (And The 10 Golden Rules)
CDM applies to all types of construction projects. No matter how big or small, how short or long. CDM applies. If you work in construction, this summary of the CDM regulations will give you a good basic introduction to what you need to do, and includes 10 golden rules to follow.
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22nd September, 2022 - Toolbox Talks
How To Deliver An Effective Toolbox Talk
Toolbox talks don't have to be boring! When done right, they have a significant positive impact on the health and safety of your workforce on site. Here's how you can give an effective toolbox talk that will help your team work safer and reduce the number of near misses and accidents.
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20th September, 2022 - Asbestos
How To Identify Asbestos - Can You Find The Hidden Killer?
Asbestos is still a massive health and safety problem in the UK. It kills around 5000 people every year. To avoid releasing deadly asbestos fibres, you need to know where to find asbestos and how to identify it. But what does asbestos look like, and how can you know when you are at risk?
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14th September, 2022 - COSHH
When Is A COSHH Assessment Required?
Most businesses have them, and most workers have seen one, but when do you need to do a COSHH assessment? COSHH assessments are required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and are needed before exposure to any hazardous substance.
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8th September, 2022 - Health
Inhaling Wood Dust: What Are You Breathing Into Your Lungs?
If you work with wood, you're going to create dust. But if wood dust enters your lungs, it can cause health problems like asthma, and in some cases, cancer. If you work with wood, you need to be aware of the health hazards created by wood dust, so that you can protect yourself and work safely.
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6th September, 2022 - Paperwork
What Is A DSE Assessment?
A DSE assessment is a type of risk assessment specific to the use of computers, laptops, tablets and other display screens at work. A DSE assessment is a legal requirement for most workplaces. In this blog post, we'll look at what DSE is and how to assess it.
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