BUILDING SAFETY - 01.07.2024
Principal Designer Building Regulations register
The register. The Principal Designer Building Regulations register has been launched to ensure building firms are competent and compliant with new regulations. It has been designed as a resource for identifying qualified designers to meet the standards required to uphold the safety, compliance and integrity of construction projects. ...
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PPE - 17.06.2024
What is face fit testing?
If your staff work with dusts and other chemicals that put them at risk of ill health through inhalation, you may provide them with PPE. However, it’s also important to ensure that they are wearing it correctly, so how do you achieve this?
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PPE - 21.05.2024
How to protect against hand injuries
Workers’ hands are exposed to a multitude of hazards in the workplace. Selecting appropriate gloves is essential for ensuring their hands remain safe. Along with size, what else should be considered when purchasing hand protection?
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PPE - 26.03.2024
Correct PPE for all
Concerns over PPE. There has been much in the media recently regarding the diversity of PPE. So much so that an MP has even tabled the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Protected Characteristics) Bill, which would require employers to ensure that PPE provided is suitable for the wearer, particularly those with protected characteristics. ...
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CONSTRUCTION - 27.02.2024
What are your client duties under CDM?
You may have been referred to as a client when you are scoping a project, but what exactly does this entail under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)?
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PPE - 14.02.2024
Why well fitting PPE matters
As a last line of defence, PPE can be an effective way of protecting your staff by forming a barrier between them and the hazard you are exposing them to. But it’s critical to ensure a good fit. Why is this so important?
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