In the construction industry, the well-being of workers is paramount. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK provides comprehensive guidance to ensure that welfare facilities are adequately provided on construction sites. This blog post will outline the key aspects of these guidelines, helping contractors and clients understand their responsibilities and the importance of…
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When it comes to fire safety, knowing which type of fire extinguisher to use is crucial, especially for electrical equipment fires. Electrical fires can be particularly dangerous due to the risk of electric shock and the potential for rapid escalation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best fire extinguishers for tackling electrical fires and…
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Navigating the Risks of Metal Powders in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Printing We have supported metal Additive Manufacture safety since its very early days in the 2010’s and worked extensively with the UK’s largest installed base of 3D printers for a major Blue Chip company. We worked onsite multiple days per week for over 6…
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When it comes to emergency lighting, understanding the difference between maintained and non-maintained systems is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide which type is best for your building. Maintained Emergency Lighting Maintained emergency lights are designed to be on at all times. These lights are integrated into the…
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Emergency lighting is crucial for ensuring the safety of building occupants during power failures or emergencies, regular testing and maintenance of these systems are essential to ensure they function correctly when needed. Legal Requirements In the UK, it is a legal requirement under both Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for…
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Refreshed asbestos guidance published Asbestos is the greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. Around 5,000 people die every year from asbestos-related diseases which typically take decades to develop and cannot be cured. HSE’s asbestos pages on the website have been revised to: simplify the navigation and help you easily find the information you…
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Working with a wide range of clients in diverse sectors we often come across sites which are remote, small or perhaps a site within a site. When you have one of these locations you’re typically responsible for everything within your demise including fire extinguishers. The challenge is on value. When you arrange your service for…
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We have helped our clients with exposure to wood dust for over 30 years. We completed our first air monitoring in the early 1990s and are perfectly placed to support and advise you on wood dust exposure. We also work together with leading Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers to support our clients in implementing cost-effective and…
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All staff who work in construction must have access to adequate welfare facilities. This means toilets and facilities to wash, change, eat and rest. The guidance below applies to contractors but this also applies to those clients who are hosting contractors to perform work on their sites. As the client you must also help to…
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The Health and Safety Executive has recently published updated guidance for staff working from home. With a significant number of staff remaining on a hybrid working arrangement, it’s worth relooking at your arrangements for assessing safety of these staff. Don’t forget that you retain a responsibility (duty of care) for these workers and this crosses…
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