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19th August, 2021 - CDM
CDM Planning Period And How Much Time You Need
The CDM regulations say that clients must allow sufficient time for each stage of the project, in fact, it's the first client duty. And this includes allowing enough time to plan how to carry out the project safely. But how much time do you need to allow for the planning period, to comply with CDM?
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11th August, 2021 - Manual Handling
Manual Handling And The Maximum Weight You Can Lift
How much weight is safe to lift and carry at work? Lifting, moving and carrying are part of most jobs. From time to time, or all the time. We need to know if a load is safe to lift - or not. But what are the legal limits and guidelines surrounding manual handling?
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22nd July, 2021 - Construction
Scaffold Handrail, Guardrail And Toeboard Height In Construction
Safe platforms for working at height require edge protection like handrails, guardrails and toeboards to prevent falls, of people and equipment. But when do you need handrails, and what are the minimum and maximum heights for these barriers?
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30th June, 2021 - CDM
Considering Construction Buildability In CDM Design
When carrying out design work for a building project, you need to consider buildability - it's a legal duty under CDM for all designers. But, what exactly does buildability mean? In the context of CDM, buildability is the ability to build the structure safely.
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24th June, 2021 - Health
Dust Yourself Off - Controlling Dust At Work
We live with dust every day, in small quantities. And other than having to nip around the house with the duster, it’s usually nothing more than an annoyance. At work, however, dust can cause health problems - especially when it's hazardous or created in larger quantities.
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1st June, 2021 - Management
10 Reasons Why You Can Achieve Zero Harm
Zero harm can never be achieved at work. It is unrealistic, practically impossible, and meaningless. These are all arguments against zero harm, and there are many (including health and safety professionals) who agree with them. So, is zero harm just setting ourselves up for failure?
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18th May, 2021 - Paperwork
What Is An Approved Code Of Practice?
Most health and safety regulations come with an approved code of practice (ACoP) produced by the HSE. ACoP's give practical advice on how to comply with the law. And they have a special legal status. In this post, we look at HSE guidance, ACoP's and the law.
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24th March, 2021 - COSHH
How To Complete The COSHH Assessment Form
COSHH assessments are health and safety documents needed in nearly every type of business. Carrying out this assessment is a legal requirement, so you need to write it right. There are several steps to completing a COSHH assessment form. Follow these steps in order, as each stage leads to the next.
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10th March, 2021 - COSHH
What Is A Carcinogen?
Employers have a legal duty to protect workers from harm, including the health effects of hazardous substances and materials. Carcinogens in your workplace could put your team at risk of developing cancer, so it's important to identify, prevent and control exposure to keep people safe.
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3rd November, 2020 - Construction
Keeping Your Construction Sites COVID Safe During Lockdown
Construction work involves many different people working together, and needs to be carefully managed to prevent coronavirus outbreaks. A range of measures like reducing contact, staggering shifts, social distancing and enhanced cleaning can all play a part in keeping your site COVID safe.
Read Post 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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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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