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How to Write a Construction Site Safety Plan
Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments. With the use of heavy machinery, work at height, excavations, and constant movement of people and materials, it's no surprise that construction accounts for...
Summer Construction Site Safety: Heat Exhaustion and Hydration Tips
As the British summer turns up the heat, construction sites across the UK face seasonal challenges that can seriously impact the health and safety of workers. While we might not...
How Wearable Tech is Improving Construction Site Safety
The UK construction industry has long grappled with safety challenges. From falls from height and equipment mishaps to fatigue and environmental hazards, construction sites are high-risk environments. While traditional safety...
How to Conduct a Thorough Construction Site Risk Assessment
In the construction industry, safety is not optional, it's critical. Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments with a dynamic mix of workers, heavy machinery, high-risk tasks, and ever-changing site conditions....
Effective Toolbox Talks: Engaging Workers in Safety
The UK construction industry has long been recognised for its complex challenges, dynamic work environments, and high-risk operations. With over 2.7 million people employed in the sector and a persistent...
Permit to Work Systems Explained: When Are They Needed on Construction Sites?
When it comes to ensuring health and safety on UK construction sites, few tools are as critical, or as misunderstood, as the Permit to Work (PTW) system. More than just...
A Beginner's Guide to RIDDOR for Construction Companies
Health and safety compliance is a cornerstone of responsible construction management in the UK. Among the essential regulations, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) stands...
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 - The Ultimate Guide
The UK construction industry is a dynamic and essential sector, but it also carries inherent risks. To mitigate these, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) were introduced....
10 Common Workplace Hazards and How to Eliminate Them
Workplace health and safety isnβt just about compliance; tβs about protecting people. Every year, thousands of injuries occur in the workplace, many of them preventable. Whether you're managing a busy...