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19th September, 2023 - COSHH
Construction COSHH Failures And How To Avoid Them
COSHH applies to every industry, including construction, however many workplaces fail to adequately assess the risks of exposure to hazardous substances. Health risks are the biggest killer in construction, so what causes COSHH failures in construction and how can we avoid them?
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9th September, 2023 - Fire
14 Essential Hot Work Safety Tips
Hot work is a fire hazard and brings additional risks for both your workers and your site. If you need to do some hot work, like cutting, grinding or welding, stay safe with these hot work safety tips.
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7th September, 2023 - Construction
What Is Hot Work? (Definition, Risk And How To Control It)
Hot work is any activity or process that generates a source of ignition, this could be through a flame, heat or a spark. Hot work can be direct, e.g. the equipment or tool creates a flame. Other times it may be indirect, e.g. using an abrasive wheel to cut metal produces sparks.
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5th September, 2023 - CDM
How To Calculate If Your Construction Project Is CDM Notifiable
The CDM regulations require some construction projects to be notified to the HSE. This notification is a legal requirement and you need to let them know about your project before work starts on site. In this blog post, we look at when your project is notifiable, and how to calculate if you meet the threshold.
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30th August, 2023 - Asbestos
What Is An Asbestos Survey?
An asbestos survey is a survey to find and identify asbestos-containing materials in a building, property, or structure. Often a legal requirement, the asbestos survey will help establish the type and quantity of asbestos materials and where they are in the building.
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24th August, 2023 - Asbestos
Asbestos Surveys, The Law, And Legal Requirements
Asbestos surveys are a legal requirement in many circumstances. Working or occupying a building without an asbestos survey could be breaking the law. But when do you need one, and when don't you need one? You can find out when you need an asbestos survey, and why, in this blog post.
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22nd August, 2023 - Health
The Noise At Work Action Levels And Legal Limits
The law requires employers to protect the hearing of their workers. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations specify legal limits regarding noise levels and requires you to take action when the noise gets too loud. Let's look at the legal limits for noise at work.
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16th August, 2023 - Health
Why Too Much Noise At Work Is Bad For Your Health (And Safety)
High levels of noise at work can be bad for your health - and your safety too. Loud noises are dangerous. Your hearing can get damaged, you may have problems communicating. Depending on your work, even quiet noises can be annoying and make it difficult to concentrate.
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10th August, 2023 - Toolbox Talks
20 Roofing Safety Topics You Can Use For Toolbox Talks
Struggling to come up with roofing safety topics? Roof work is one of the most dangerous construction trades, so talking about safety in roofing is essential. Here are 20 easy-to-talk-about safety topics for roofers to get you started.
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8th August, 2023 - Management
The Definition Of A Confined Space And 20 Examples
A confined space is any enclosed place with limited access, and so is a higher-risk environment to work in. Confined spaces can be above or below ground, fully or partially enclosed. In this blog post, we explain confined spaces, with definitions and examples.
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2nd August, 2023 - Construction
12 Ways Construction Workers Can Stay Cool This Summer
How can you stay cool on a construction site during a summer heatwave if you can't control the weather? You might not be able to change the environment, but you can take some simple steps to make your workday more comfortable. Here are some simple and cheap ways to stay cool in construction.
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27th July, 2023 - Health
Concrete And Cement Dust Health Hazards
Whether you are mixing up a batch of concrete, using cement in other ways, or drilling into concrete materials, you may be exposed to cement and concrete dust. It might not be possible to eliminate cement and concrete, but it is possible to use cement and concrete safely by controlling the risks.
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