‘Handling Injuries in Great Britain 2014′ highlights the hazards of manual handling and the importance of implementing health and safety procedures. The highest percentage of incidents occurred in the water and waste sector – with 350 of 100,000 employees reporting a manual handling related accident. In comparison, drivers and transport operatives took fifth position with[…]

Recognising commitment to preventing accidents in the workplace, the RoSPA Award scheme is open to business of all types and sizes across the UK and overseas. Roan provides a fast-tracked modern method of construction, with many of its projects involving the community; health and safety is an important consideration for the company. Commitment to safety[…]

Overexposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) is the biggest cause of skin cancer but, unlike heat from the sun, cannot be seen or felt and can still pass through light cloud.  Roofing and facade manufacturer Marley Eternit have warned of the dangers of UV. Figures show that skin cancer rates in the UK are still increasing[…]

Working on a construction site is one of the more dangerous lines of work, and hence, certain strict guidelines must be followed to protect construction workers from potential hazards. Safety Checklist Construction companies generally have to follow the rules and regulations put forward by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for[…]

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[…]