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30th Mar 2021
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Safety when working at height
Work at height means work in any place where, if precautions were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. This covers many common tasks, from working on a ladder, a roof, or on top of a fragile surface. It is one of the most dangerous occupations if the risks […]
Your Guide to hand-arm vibration
According to HSE, nearly 2 million people in the UK are at risk due to hand-arm vibration. Hand-arm vibration is vibration that is transmitted into your hands and arms when using hand-held powered work equipment. Too much exposure to this can cause health issues such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The […]
How to Reduce the Risk of Harmful Construction Dust
According to recent HSE estimates, Silica construction dust contributes to over 500 deaths per year in construction related occupations. In total, it is thought that over 4000 people die every year from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) linked to their work. If you work in the construction industry or manage people who do, then it […]
5 tips to help prevent tool theft from construction…
Construction related theft costs the industry millions every year. And, with tools one of the most frequently stolen pieces of equipment, keeping tools secure and safe on site is a constant challenge. We take a look 5 tips such as, on site storage solutions to help reduce the chances of tool theft. “More than half […]