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6th May, 2021 - 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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4th May, 2021 - Management
The A-Z Of Health And Safety Acronyms And Abbreviations
In health and safety, every other sentence seems to contain an acronym or abbreviation. Some words and phrases are just easier to remember if you shorten them down to a few letters. But if you're lost in the lingo when asked for your RAMS on the ACM's required in the CDM CPP, this guide will help.
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29th April, 2021 - 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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27th April, 2021 - COSHH
What Is A COSHH Assessment?
The COSHH regulations require you to do a COSHH assessment when using or creating hazardous substances. Most businesses will need them. But what is a COSHH assessment, what is its purpose, and what does this document need to include?
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21st April, 2021 - 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 do these regulations impact manufacturing workplaces, and if so, how? Let's take a look.
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15th April, 2021 - Paperwork
What Is A Method Statement And Why Are They Used In Construction?
You will find method statements on nearly every construction project - often used along with risk assessments for specific tasks and activities carried out throughout the project. But what is a method statement document, and why are they used in construction?
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13th April, 2021 - Vibration
How To Calculate Vibration Exposure To The ELV
The exposure limit value (ELV) under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations is a value you must not exceed. But how do we calculate this limit? Calculating the ELV in real-life situations is not always straight forward, but using a points-based system, you can keep track of exposure levels.
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7th April, 2021 - 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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30th March, 2021 - Vibration
Understanding Your HAVS Trigger Times
HAVS trigger times are how long your hands and arms are exposed to vibration levels. Trigger times can often get overestimated because they are not always fully understood. In this post, we look at what trigger times are and how to measure them when assessing vibration exposure.
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24th March, 2021 - COSHH
How To Complete The COSHH Assessment Form
COSHH assessments are health and safety documents needed in nearly every type of business. Carrying out this assessment is a legal requirement, so you need to write it right. There are several steps to completing a COSHH assessment form. Follow these steps in order, as each stage leads to the next.
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18th March, 2021 - Paperwork
5 Best Risk Assessment Control Measures With Examples
Control measures are the things you put in place to reduce risk and prevent harm. A successful risk assessment must check existing controls, and consider if you need to do more. In this blog post, we look at the five best risk assessment control measures (with examples), and in which order you should apply them.
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16th March, 2021 - 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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