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Increasing Productivity In Construction
September 12, 2023
In the world of construction where efficiency is key, site managers play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. As the backbone…
Earn a Secondary Income Through HGV Driving
June 1, 2023
In recent years, freelance careers have gained significant popularity in various industries, and HGV driving is no exception. With the increasing demand for flexible work options thanks…
Construction Apprenticeships On The Rise: Here’s Why
May 17, 2023
According to new studies by Protrade, construction apprenticeships are on the rise for the first time since 2017. In this article, the team here at Health & Safety…
Workplace Health and Safety Tips for 2023
February 13, 2023
The past couple of years have been about adaptation. Adapting to new rules, new medical advice, new ways of working – there’s been a lot to take in.
Working Time Directive for HGV Drivers 2022
November 1, 2022
If you’re an HGV driver, you’re probably aware of just how confusing the laws surrounding your working hours can be. In this article, we want to create a…
Health and Safety On Construction Sites
September 28, 2022
Between 2021 and 2022, 30 deaths occurred on construction sites here in the UK, making it the most dangerous industry to work in. This might be alarming, but…
How to Become a Forklift Truck Driver
September 2, 2022
Forklift truck driving can be an interesting, fulfilling career for someone looking for something active and who likes the idea of handling machines. In this article, we’re…
What to Do If You've Recently Become Unemployed
July 21, 2022
Becoming unemployed can be an extremely stressful experience, particularly if you had been in your previous job for a long time or the redundancy came as a…
The Best Service Stations in the UK
July 1, 2022
Whether you’re a seasoned HGV driver or a first-time road tripper, having a good idea of some of the best service stations in the country will ensure that…
10 Rules You Need to Know Before Driving an HGV in Europe
May 20, 2022
It’s fair to say that the UK’s relationship with the rest of Europe has changed fairly significantly in recent years. The UK officially left the EU…
First Aid Training Quiz
March 1, 2022
Welcome to our first aid quiz. Think you know everything there is to know about first aid? Well, you can test your knowledge right here. There are sixteen…
Who Needs Health & Safety Training?
January 25, 2022
Regardless of whether you’re an employer, self-employed or an employee at a large company, understanding the benefits of health and safety training is essential to being part…
First Aid Tips That Everyone Needs to Know
November 25, 2021
Every year, thousands of deaths happen in the UK that could be prevented if the people around them at the time knew first aid. In this article,…
Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to on Long Haul Drives
October 29, 2021
Whether you’re setting off on a one-off road trip or you’re a long haul lorry driver just going about your daily business, you could well be looking for…
Returning to Work: Health and Safety Refresher Courses
September 27, 2021
If you asked us in late 2019 that people up and down the country would spend the following year and a half working from home or – in some cases…
The current COVID-19 rules for international LGV drivers
September 16, 2021
If you are an international HGV driver, we understand the pandemic hasn’t been too kind to you. Your day-to-day work has been thrown into disarray, and with…
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