Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force earlier this month, bringing a series of changes to the way in which construction clients, consultants and contractors conduct health and safety procedures across the construction industry. Under the new legislation, clients both[…]

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Applying to all building and construction work, from concept to completion, the latest Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (known as the CDM Regulations) cover overseeing health, safety & welfare in the industry. The focus of new CDM Regulations is shifting to all building and construction work regardless of project size,.and[…]

TRAFFIGLOVE MAKES A DIFFERENCE TraffiGlove has been presented with a donation of £500 to TraffiGlove’s chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.   Having reviewed its performance throughout 2013, TEI found that 38% of all accidents resulted in injury to hands. As such, it was felt that a more robust approach to hand safety needed to be put[…]

Ensuring the safety of employees David Brown from Hochiki Europe explains why it is important for specifiers to support organisations to optimise the efficiency of their life safety systems To comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, organisations must do more than install the appropriate fire safety and emergency lighting equipment in their[…]

GUEST BLOG Nigel Crunden Business specialist at Office Depot Driving a shared global approach to Handamp;S in the construction sector PPE in construction The significant increase in major construction projects throughout the likes of India and China is becoming more apparent than ever. The International Monetary Fund has predicted that 70% of global growth will[…]

How many animals can a forklift carry? If you work in warehousing, construction or production, youre likely to require a forklift truck to assist with heavy lifting and handling. The problem is that there are so many different types of forklift, so finding the right one for the job at hand can be difficult. If[…]

As well as protecting trusted and valued employees and peers, an exemplary safety record is central to growing a construction business. The ability to achieve certain accreditations will be compromised by on-site accidents and injuries, and investors are more likely to trust companies which can demonstrate a consistent ability to guarantee safe construction sites. Warning[…]

The Hidden Danger of Asbestos in the Workplace Although asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999, and the most dangerous form of asbestos has not been used since the 1960s, more people than ever are suffering its effects. In fact, mesothelioma – a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos –[…]

Raising awareness of everyday risks in the workplace With the government’s Revitalising Health and Safety initiative underway, personal injury specialists Johnson Law are working to raise awareness of the everyday risks within the workplace, and offer advice on how employers reduce the risks to staff. They have produced this infographic which highlights some interesting facts[…]