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9th November, 2021 - Management
5 Examples Of How Near Miss Reporting Can Stop Accidents
Near-miss reporting might not be a legal requirement, but reporting the accidents and incidents that follow will be. So it makes sense to get near-miss reporting in place because near-miss reporting can help prevent future accidents before they happen. Here are 5 examples.
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3rd November, 2021 - CDM
CDM 2015 Documents Explained
There are several documents required under CDM 2015. In this blog post, we look at which documents are required, and when. CDM 2015 has been around for a while, and the regulations apply to all construction projects in Great Britain. So, what documents do you need for your construction project?
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28th October, 2021 - Paperwork
Risk Measurement Explained In Health And Safety
When you carry out a risk assessment, you need to measure risks. Are the risks involved high, medium or low? But how do you measure the risk level? In this blog, we explain how to break down the measurement and rating of risks for health and safety.
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26th October, 2021 - COSHH
Avoiding Dermatitis From Cement Contact
Contact with cement can leave skin feeling itchy and sore. This reaction indicates your skin is affected by irritant dermatitis or allergic dermatitis. The first signs can be dry or scaly patches, and over time skin becomes red and blistered. A huge number of people are affected by cement contact. How can you avoid it?
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20th October, 2021 - Management
Proactive Vs Reactive Health And Safety Management
Is your health and safety management mostly proactive or reactive? Which one you focus on could have a big impact on your safety culture, and your bottom line. But what's the difference between proactive and reactive safety? Should you use one, the other, or both? Let's take a look!
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14th October, 2021 - Toolbox Talks
30+ Free Toolbox Talks For Construction
Carrying out regular toolbox talks isn't always easy when you need to come up with a subject, prepare and deliver the content. It's easier when you have your talk ready and prepared. In this post, we look at over 30 free toolbox talks for construction. Download and use them for your site.
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12th October, 2021 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Landscaping Work?
Is landscaping work classed as construction work? And does CDM apply? The CDM regulations apply to all construction projects, no matter how long (or short). But in what circumstances does CDM include landscaping, and what do you need to do to comply?
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6th October, 2021 - COSHH
What Substances Does COSHH Cover?
The COSHH regulations cover substances that are hazardous to health. If a substance, in any form, could cause harm to a person, it will need to be assessed under the COSHH regulations. The substances covered by COSHH include chemicals, mixtures, dust, gases, fumes and biological agents.
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30th September, 2021 - Management
'So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable' Meaning Explained For Health And Safety
So far as is reasonably practicable is a term that comes up a lot in health and safety. But what does it mean? How do you decide if something is reasonably practicable? And how does the law define it? Let's look in detail at the health and safety phrase 'So far as is reasonably practicable'.
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28th September, 2021 - Manual Handling
How To Correct Your Manual Handling Technique
Manual handling is simple, right? We do it all the time, so how can it go wrong? Since manual handling injuries account for around a third of workplace injuries, it seems like lifting and carrying is not as simple as it sounds! Here are nine simple ways to correct your manual handling technique.
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22nd September, 2021 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Site Investigations?
A common question regarding CDM is, do the regulations apply to site investigations? In this post, we look at the definition of construction work under CDM 2015 and consider how these regulations apply to site investigation work.
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16th September, 2021 - Asbestos
What Is Asbestos AIB?
AIB stands for Asbestos Insulating Board. But what is asbestos insulating board? Is it dangerous? And where do you find it? Asbestos insulating board was used for insulating against fire, heat, and sound. So you will often find it in walls, ceilings, fire doors and partitions.
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