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4th June, 2020 - Toolbox Talks
Why Toolbox Talks Are Important In Construction
Toolbox talks are short health and safety talks, mostly used on construction sites. While the term isn't limited to the construction industry, toolbox talks are an important way to spread health and safety information on site. Let's find out what makes toolbox talks important in construction.
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2nd June, 2020 - Fire
The 5 Types And Colours Of Fire Extinguishers And Their Uses
Fire extinguishers should tell you what type they are, and what class of fire you can use them on. In an emergency, do you have the time to check? Knowing fire extinguisher types is important, so you can act fast. Let's find out about the common types and colours you might need to use.
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27th May, 2020 - COSHH
A Brief History Of The COSHH Regulations
The COSHH regulations were first introduced over 30 years ago. Their purpose? To protect employees and others from harmful exposure to hazardous substances. The regulations have gone through several major updates, in 1994, 1999 and 2002. Let's looks at COSHH since it was introduced in 1988.
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21st May, 2020 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Non-Notifiable Projects?
A question we often get asked is whether the CDM regulations apply to none notifiable projects. Construction projects that do not meet the CDM notification thresholds do not need to be notified to the HSE and are often referred to as non-notifiable. But what does that mean for the CDM regulations?
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19th May, 2020 - Toolbox Talks
How To Start A Safety Talk
It might sound simple, but safety talks can often get forgotten, and on many of the sites we have visited safety talks just don't get done as often as management would like them to be. In this post we look at some of the best ways to start a safety talk.
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14th May, 2020 - Health
9 Quick Ways You Can Prevent Cross Infection At Work
Cross infection isn't something most workplaces usually need to worry about. But with the current coronavirus crisis looking like it will be changing the way we work for a while, many workplaces are looking forward and wondering how they can return to work safely.
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12th May, 2020 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Refurbishment?
One of the questions we often get asked regarding CDM 2015 is, does CDM apply to refurbishment projects? The answer is yes. It may surprise you to know that the refurbishment project doesn’t even have to involve any structural changes for CDM to apply.
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5th May, 2020 - Management
How To Plan For Better Health And Safety At Work
As the saying goes, health and safety doesn't happen by accident. And it's true. Planning is important in every area of business. Do you have health and safety goals? What about protecting your team? Preventing harm? Reducing accidents? Keeping people safe? Keeping them healthy?
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30th April, 2020 - Health
11 Ways To Social Distance At Work
Social distancing has become the new normal in 2020. With COVID-19, any close contact is an opportunity for the virus to spread. But how can social distancing work, at work? Here are 10 ideas for putting some physical distance between you and your team.
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28th April, 2020 - Toolbox Talks
How Often Should A Toolbox Talk Be Undertaken?
Toolbox talks are a great way to provide health and safety information to your team, and comply with legal requirements. Toolbox talks are a great way to keep your workforce refreshed and provide information. In this blog post we consider how often toolbox talks should be undertaken.
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23rd April, 2020 - News
HASpod Update And New Features - April 2020
You might have noticed a few changes on your HASpod account over the past month. In the last few weeks, we have launched a big update that gives your account a new design and a few new features.
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2nd April, 2020 - COSHH
COSHH Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) Explained
Under the COSHH regulations, workplace exposure limits (WELs) are assigned to a large number of hazardous substances, which must not be exceeded. Exposure limits are in place to control the effects of substances, depending on the nature of the substance and the effects of exposure.
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