Did you know that construction is the most dangerous land-based work sector in all of Europe? Almost 13 workers in every 100,000 will be involved in a fatal accident while working on a construction site. Construction workers are at risk for a huge number of dangers while they are performing their work, many of which… Read more »

The motorway work zone is dangerous for motorists as well as for the workers who repair, build and maintain the streets, highways and bridges. Working in the roadway can be very dangerous and it brings different risks than it would working on car parks, secondary roadways or driveways. Why is working on the highway so… Read more »

News from the cscs.uk.com website states that from the 1st July 2014 the CSO (Construction Site Operative) Green Card will no longer be issued. There is a new Green CSCS card only available for people working in Labouring Occupations. Do You Work in a Labouring Occupation? If you work in a labouring occupation you can now apply… Read more »

Looking into a career managing health and safety on construction projects under the CDM Regulations? It’s a challenging and rewarding path — but the first thing to get right is the job title itself, because the role many people still call the “CDM Coordinator” has changed. Important update The CDM Coordinator role no longer exists…. Read more »

If you’re a director, manager, supervisor or anyone in a position of responsibility, promoting a positive health and safety culture is one of the most valuable things you can do for your team. Where safety is treated as a tiresome box-ticking exercise — something to follow only when someone’s watching — people cut corners and… Read more »

Construction is one of the highest-risk working environments in the UK, with real potential for serious accidents and injuries. Workers face hazards including falls from height, electrocution, exposure to dangerous substances, musculoskeletal injuries and hearing loss — and many of these accidents can be serious or fatal. The good news: with the right planning, training… Read more »

Do you make sure to talk to your workers about health and safety? What is the dialogue usually like? Talking to workers about health and safety is very important for a number of reasons. Employees are on the front line and they are the most likely people to spot hazards and risks as they develop,… Read more »

So you are interested in pursuing a career as a construction site manager? This is a very important role on a job site, as you will be responsible for making sure that the work is done safely, within budget and on time – while upholding standards of quality. When you are a site manager, you… Read more »

Working in the healthcare industry has a range of different health and safety considerations and there are a number of risks for workers. If you work within the healthcare industry, it is very important to ensure that you have the appropriate health and safety training so that you can reduce your risks on the job…. Read more »

If it is used correctly, scaffolding can be a helpful way for workers to reach high up places and perform important tasks. However, if it is not used correctly it can be incredibly dangerous. It is crucial that all managers and supervisors are aware of how to construct a safe working platform and provide fall… Read more »