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May 4, 2016
Employers have a duty of care to protect members of the public, as well as their own staff and other workers who may be sharing the job site. One of…
March 22, 2016
MEWPs, or mobile elevated working platforms, are powered access machines, used in a huge range of construction and warehousing sectors. MEWPs are available in two basic types: boom (cherry…
March 17, 2016
Scaffolding is the solution to many access issues, providing a safe and legal means of access for workers at height. It is recommended above many other means of access, especially…
March 14, 2016
Mental health is a problem that affects approximately 1 in every 4 people each year, yet there is still little guidance available to employers on how to manage and…
March 10, 2016
The experts at The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) are predicting a growth in the construction industry that will see housebuilding return to pre-recession levels by 2020. In order for…
February 23, 2016
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that many employers are allowing new forklift operators to be trained casually, by existing forklift operators, rather than by an accredited training…
February 17, 2016
Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) are the safest way of positioning workers at height for temporary jobs as they provide efficient access to high…
February 10, 2016
Construction workers are most at risk of death than any other type of worker in the UK. The construction industry has held first place in the most dangerous jobs…
February 5, 2016
For the second year running, the construction sector in the North East has been thriving, and with a renewed confidence in the areas construction contractors, this seems…
January 20, 2016
As the homebuilding and construction industries continue to recover and expand, the skills shortage is becoming a bigger cause for concern as employers struggle to fill vacancies. However, alongside…
January 15, 2016
No matter what industry you work in, or what level you work at, training to improve your effectiveness at your job is always desirable when progressing your career. However, finding…
January 6, 2016
A firm in the North East, operating from Hartlepool Dockyard, have been fined £400,000 and made to pay over £100,000 in costs, following an incident that resulted in the death…
January 4, 2016
Warehouses and their stock are extremely valuable, and every effort should be made to provide protection against all kinds of hazards and threats; from criminal activity and accidental damage to…
December 21, 2015
New sentencing guidelines were released at the beginning of November that could see businesses facing tougher penalties for offences relating to corporate manslaughter, health & safety and food hygiene. The…
December 15, 2015
A recent study by Cerico found that workplace deaths have risen by almost 7%, from 133 to 142, over the last year. Whilst this is a very concerning statistic, the…
December 11, 2015
While we often hear about large corporations and building firms failing in their duty of care to keep their staff safe, it is much rarer to hear of small businesses,…
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