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26th November, 2025 - Health
7 Health Tips For Surviving Winter Work
With cold weather arriving, it brings some additional hazards at work, particularly for those who spend some or most of the working day outside. As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, check out these 7 health tips for surviving winter work outdoors.
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20th November, 2025 - Toolbox Talks
The Best 100 Safety Topics For Daily Toolbox Talks
It can be hard to think of ideas for health and safety toolbox talks, but luckily, there are many subjects you can use. Check out these 100 safety topics to help you get started, and find out why each topic is important, who needs to hear it, and what information to cover.
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18th November, 2025 - Paperwork
What Is SSIP Accreditation?
SSIP is a term that has popped up in health and safety in recent years and often appears in pre-qualification questionnaires and company literature. But what is SSIP? Is SSIP another assessment you need to go through? If SSIP is a new requirement, how do you join or become a member?
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12th November, 2025 - Toolbox Talks
How To Write A Toolbox Talk
How do you write a toolbox talk? It's not always easy to start with a blank page and decide what to talk about. And even though toolbox talks are short, preparing the talk is not so quick and simple. Follow our guide and learn how to create the perfect toolbox talk (in less time!).
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6th November, 2025 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Maintenance Work?
The CDM regulations put legal health and safety requirements on people involved in construction work. But what about maintenance work? Is it classed as construction work? What if only one person is involved? In this post, we see when and why CDM applies to maintenance work.
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4th November, 2025 - CDM
Do The CDM Regulations Apply To Manufacturing?
It's no secret that the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations apply to construction projects in the UK. The clue is in the name! But can the CDM regulations also apply to manufacturing workplaces, and if so, how? Let's take a look.
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29th October, 2025 - Construction
10 Good Housekeeping Rules For A Tidy Construction Site
On construction sites, good housekeeping refers to the practice of keeping your site clean and tidy. A tidy work area reduces the risk of accidents and increases fire safety. Implement these 10 rules, and you should see a reduction in slip and trip accidents and near misses on your project.
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23rd October, 2025 - CDM
What Is The HSE's F10 Notification Form?
If you work in construction or have been involved in construction projects in recent years, you may have heard the term 'F10 notification' or the need to notify the HSE about your project. What exactly is the requirement to notify? And what information is needed for the HSE's F10 notification form?
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21st October, 2025 - Management
HSE Fee For Intervention Charges Explained
FFI stands for 'fee for intervention', which was introduced under the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012. FFI aims to recover the HSE's costs, including inspection, investigation and enforcement action, charging businesses that are in breach of health and safety regulations.
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15th October, 2025 - Construction
Top 5 Construction Safety Hazards (And How You Can Control The Risks)
If you work in construction, these are the safety hazards most likely to harm you. Updated with the latest accident statistics from the HSE, we look at which safety hazards are most likely to kill or injure you in construction and how you can control the risks on site.
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9th October, 2025 - Fire
What Type Of Fire Extinguisher Should You Use On Construction Sites?
On a construction site, like any other workplace, you should always have suitable fire extinguishers readily available and a fire and emergency plan in place. But what type of fire extinguisher should you use on a construction site? Water, foam, powder, carbon dioxide, or wet chemical?
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7th October, 2025 - Fire
13 Fire Prevention Tips For Construction Sites
Construction sites are at a high risk of fire, so fire prevention must be a top priority when planning and managing construction work. There are a few reasons why a fire could start on your site, but there are ways to make it less likely. Here are 13 tips for fire prevention on construction sites.
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