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7th April, 2022 - Construction

10 Free Printable Construction Safety Signs For Your Site

Want to print some construction health and safety signs for your site? We've created 10 printer-friendly signs, including warning signs, PPE signs, and no-entry signs. Download them today in PDF format, no sign up required.

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5th April, 2022 - CDM

CDM 2015 Principal Contractor Duties Explained

Any construction project with more than one contractor needs a principal contractor. Appointed by the client, the role of the principal contractor has additional CDM duties and responsibilities. Here are the CDM 2015 principal contractor duties explained.

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30th March, 2022 - Construction

7 Types Of Angle Grinder Accidents And How To Stop Them

Angle grinders are a type of abrasive wheel. They are a handheld power tool often found on construction sites, used for cutting, grinding and polishing. Angle grinder safety is important. Using the wrong wheel for the task or not using the tool correctly can cause serious accidents.

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24th March, 2022 - Paperwork

How To Write A Method Statement In 5 Minutes

Writing a method statement takes time. You need to go through your activity step by step. Consider the people, the tools, the environment, and how to carry out the work safely. Then write it all down clearly so that it is understood. Ok, so how can we write one in 5 minutes?

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22nd March, 2022 - Management

How Many First Aiders Do I Need? Low Vs High Risk Work

How many first aiders do you have in your workplace? Is it enough? The number of first aiders you need isn't just based on the number of staff you have. Another consideration is your risk level. In this post, we assess how many first aiders are required in both high-risk and low-risk workplaces.

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16th March, 2022 - Construction

40+ Daily Scaffolding Safety Checks And Common Faults

There are many different elements to a scaffold to check and maintain for safety. In this blog post, we will look at a checklist of over 40 scaffolding faults you should look out for. And we discuss why (and when) you need to check scaffolds and their components to keep them safe and secure.

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8th March, 2022 - COSHH

The Benefits Of A COSHH Register (And How To Write One)

A COSHH register is not a legal requirement, but the COSHH regulations are. Keeping a record of hazardous substances makes it easy to keep on top of your compliance. A COSHH register or inventory will help you keep track of your hazardous substances, and writing one is simple.

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17th February, 2022 - News

Updated Document Templates And New Editor - February 2022

This month we've launched a new document editor and updated every health and safety template (555+). With this update, you get a quicker and easier editing experience, and extra features. The latest version of our documents is available from your account today.

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16th February, 2022 - Management

The Health And Safety Representative Role And Responsibilities

The health and safety representative is a role recognised under health and safety law and has legal responsibilities. There are two types of health and safety representative, with similarities and differences. Your business may use one, both or neither!

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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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