Temporary Works – Construction
Do you know what temporary works you have on your site? There will be examples of temporary work at all stages of construction including pre-construction, construction, refurbishment and during maintenance. When...
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Did you know that catching the COVID-19 virus from your workplace is a RIDDOR reportable incident? There are 3 discerning circumstances when you should make a report: when an accident or incident could have led to the...
Read MoreOutsourcing Health and Safety – Assurance When Needed Most
It has been said, ‘A manager wears many hats; in times of pressure, the H&S hat is the first one that is taken off’. With many “non-essential” companies reopening for business following government...
Read MoreLegionnaires : The hidden killer
Covid-Secure Returning to Work – Legionella As businesses return and prepare for the ‘new normal’ risk assessment is the phrase on everyone’s lips. Social distancing, PPE, hygiene, and cleanliness is all at...
Read MoreAre you ready for Face Fit Testing?
Face Fit Testing – When is it required? Employers must carry out face fit testing if they require their employees to wear a mask that relies on a seal with the face to work effectively. With masks now being used in...
Read MoreBiodiversity – Mother Nature’s Medicine
Friday 5th June is World Environment Day (WED) with this year’s theme ‘Celebrate Biodiversity’, looking at how we will tackle the increasing loss of species and habitat losses and is hosted by Columbia which...
Read MoreCovid-19 Client Duties
Getting back to work in construction may look a little tricky given the current circumstances surrounding the Pandemic, but with a little planning and thought it can be done. Perhaps the most prevalent ways of...
Read More“COVID-19 Secure” – How Employers can prepare for the “new normal”.
People across the UK start the gradual return to work today, following the government’s announcement of their measures to ease lockdown and get the economy kickstarted again. To help businesses become “COVID-19...
Read MoreConstruction Sector – Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice
“The Construction Leadership Council has advised UK government that the construction industry will come to work today, to prepare to shut down works safely, whilst awaiting further information and clarity....
Read MoreCDM2015 Client Observations
Previously the CDM coordinator acted as the ‘key project advisor’ to the Client in respect of construction health and safety, however under CDM2015, several of the previous functions of the CDM coordinator are now...
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