Planning a vacation is an exciting time filled with anticipation and adventure. While we often spend hours researching the best hotels, attractions, and local cuisines, it’s equally important to consider our health and safety along the way. One way to stay prepared and ensure a worry-free trip is by packing a well-stocked first aid kit.… Read More
What is a Green CSCS card? First things first, let’s break it down. CSCS stands for Construction Skills Certification Scheme. It’s a scheme that was introduced to improve health and safety standards within the construction industry. The scheme provides a way for workers to demonstrate their skills and qualifications, ensuring that they are competent and… Read More
Understanding the importance of health and safety on construction sites can benefit everyone involved, including workers, clients, and even you as a potential investor or homeowner. First and foremost, the well-being of workers should always be a top priority. A good site manager understands this and takes the necessary steps to create a safe… Read More
Now if you’re thinking this is asbestos you can fry up in a pan with your bacon, you’d be mistaken! Friable asbestos imposes the same risks as any form of the substance. However, it’s known as the most dangerous form of asbestos – and not without reason. Friable asbestos in basic terms is a measurement… Read More
Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ Disease is a potentially fatal illness that can be contracted from the Legionella bacteria in airborne water droplets. If your employees are at risk from Legionella you have a duty to protect them under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. In this guide we will be looking… Read More
CITB Health & Safety Awareness The CITB Health & Safety Awareness course has been the industry standard site safety qualification for decades. A government sponsored organisation, the CITB has been at the heart of workplace safety in the UK since its inception in the 1960s. Its courses are among the most trusted and relied upon in the… Read More
Managing a site is a vital role in the construction industry, where safety is a key issue – that needs a lot of attention! As the site manager, it’s your job to both assess and manage safety hazards in the workplace. Responsibilities may also include managing and instructing the site workers, setting goals for the… Read More
The three principles of first aid are the responsibilities you must recite when completing a first aid course. It’s integral knowledge to know when responding to an emergency. We always remember that the ultimate goal is to save lives – something these 3 guiding principles will help you achieve. What is first aid? First aid… Read More
Our next SMSTS course is on June 16th. As such, we thought we’d compile a list of reasons why you may benefit from a SMSTS course. The UK construction industry is one of many facing a skills shortage, and one of the areas that’s lacking is management. While there’s a lot to the role, a… Read More
Lockdown was a challenging time for all of us, for a variety of reasons, but there was some good to come from the time we spent cooped up indoors. Hobbies flourished, new skills were learned, friendships were reforged – albeit on Zoom – and DIY is now more popular than ever. Yet that newfound… Read More