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29th November, 2022 - CDM
7 Reasons Why The Principal Contractor Needs To Be On Site (Most Of The Time)
If you are taking on the role of principal contractor and are not the main contractor, you might be wondering if you need to be present on the site during construction work - you should be (most of the time) - or risk failing your legal duties.
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23rd November, 2022 - Inductions
Are Site Inductions Required By Law?
Construction site inductions are a great way to provide employees with site-specific health and safety rules and requirements, and any particular hazards they need to be aware of. In this post, we look at the legal requirements for providing inductions.
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17th November, 2022 - Health
12 Tips To Keep You Warm When Working Outside This Winter
It's cold outside, and if you work outdoors, it might feel like there's no escaping the chill. Here are some tried and tested tips for how to stay warm when you are out in the cold. Let's get warmed up!
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15th November, 2022 - Health
Working In Cold Temperatures And The Law
Exposure to the cold can cause shivering, reduced alertness, feeling unwell and, eventually, hypothermia - which can be fatal. Employers have legal responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Let's look at what the law says about working in the cold.
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9th November, 2022 - Guides
How To Share Multiple Health And Safety Documents (Without Merging)
Your project probably has more than one health and safety document, and merging documents into one file might seem like a good option. In this guide, we look at the disadvantages of merging and consider better ways to organise your project files.
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3rd November, 2022 - Health
The Top 5 Health Risks At Work (From HSE Statistics)
1.7 million workers are suffering from work-related ill health, with over half a million new cases each year. Work-related ill health is responsible for a staggering 32.5 million working days lost. Not to mention the pain and suffering of those affected. Here are the top 5 causes.
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31st October, 2022 - Asbestos
Escape The Hidden Killer (A Health And Safety Horror Story)
It's Halloween, and lurking in thousands of buildings is a health and safety horror story. A killer so small you can't see it, so light you can't feel it, and so deadly you can't survive it. Killing around 5,000 people in the UK each year, it waits silently for its next victim. Don't let it be you.
Read Post 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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