Almost all the people we know and work with struggle with knowing the right mix of safety aspects and operational aspects when planning work. We do have to get the job done, but let’s do it safely is a common phrase through industry and construction. However, every now and then we come across a case…
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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and its requirement for a Client to appoint Principal Contractor are long-established having been first issued in 1994 but more recent changes in the 2015 update are catching out some clients. We think that as time progresses HSE will be looking to enforce more regularly on client duties in…
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Lots of businesses which we visit have an oil drum or two lying around the workplace. It may seems like a good idea to make use of one of these unwanted items and we’ve seen them made into bins and even barbecues through some simple welding. However, depending on what used to be inside them…
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Formwork safety continues to be an area in which many sites could improve. There are a range of courses out there which give useful qualification and skills in the management of formwork and falsework risk. A good example of this would be the Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) available from CITB. For more information…
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All of us have our pet subjects. Some of us do tend to bury our heads in the sand for areas in which we’re not as competent and Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is all too common an example. You may, if you are honest with yourself, have a hit list of subjects which you…
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Working in a safety role means that you come across a diverse range and issues and this does include structural safety. We work with the whole range of construction site specialists and spotting risk is part of engaging in conversations with each stakeholder. If, like us, you’re of the opinion that every day is a…
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It’s great to be able to report some good news and I’m happy to be able to call it that. We all qualify each improvement with an immediate caveat of ‘but many others still suffered death or injury which could have been avoided. Lets not be afraid to say well done to everyone which helped…
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Moving gas cylinders in your workplace – the hazards We see gas cylinders in use across the wide range of clients we visit. Some will use cylinders to power their MHE (Materials Handling Equipment) and some will be using gases to complete welding and cutting operations as part of their production process. We’ve written blogs…
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You might be wondering why this post is here, if you are you’re probably not aware of the wide range of clients which we work with! This post relates to the commercial rather than residential use of these spa’s but if you’re lucky enough to have one at home there are some good points below…
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What are your legal obligations as an employer when staff are exposed to UV radiation? The Health and Safety at Work Act makes it clear that there is a legal duty on every employer to ensure, as far as reasonably practical, the health of their employees. It also says that employers must provide “information, instruction,…
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