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10th Mar 2022
5 Tips to Stay Warm On-Site
Stay warm on site! Every season presents different environmental challenges for the construction industry. Winter however, with its unpredictable weather and plummeting temperatures, may well be the toughest. We look at HSE temperature guidelines and provide some simple but effective tips to help you manage the cold weather when on-site. Cold temperatures can have a […]
Heat Stress in Construction
Instances of heat stress in construction can become commonplace during the summer months. Working in a hot environment is not only uncomfortable, it can also lead to a range of heat-related conditions. Some of which, if left untreated, can result in serious illness or death. For example, last summer it was estimated that there were […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY – REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE IN CONSTRUCTION
Plastic waste in construction. Saturday 5th June is the United Nation’s World Environment Day. Part of the UN’s Environment Programme, World Environment Day is an annual event that focuses on promoting awareness, and encouraging change on critical environmental issues such marine pollution, eco-system restoration, and conservation. The construction industry – companies and individuals – has its […]
WHY WE LIKE PECOLIFT AND ECOLIFT
A SAFE AND EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE TO LADDERS Low level access lifts, such as the Pecolift and Ecolift are a safe cost- effective alternative to ladders when working at a height. Whilst ladders have their place, and for many tasks they are the most suitable option, they also have their limitations – particularly when it comes to working at […]