Despite the construction industry historically being dominated by men, in recent years the percentage of woman in construction is steadily increasing.
Read MoreIt’s vital to ensure that you are not compromising the effectiveness of your PPE safety helmet by adding those extra layers to keep your heads warm. Read More
On 6th April the Personal Protection Equipment (Amendment) Regulation 2022 comes into force. This latest update extends employers’ responsibilities and obligations to provide free PPE equipment beyond employees (Limb a workers) to include those with a more casual or contract employee relationship (Limb b workers). Read More
Ensuring the visibility of your teams working in low visibility environments is essential for their safety. This is particularly true on sites where heavy machinery or vehicles are operating nearby. High visibility workwear is a must. As an employer, it is your duty to provide this equipment free of charge to any at-risk workers. Read More
Many tasks require a degree of manual dexterity and can leave hands exposed to a range of hazards. Risks include cuts, abrasions, vibration, burns, heat, cold, chemical contamination, infection, skin irritation and dermatitis. Read More
On sites with moving machinery or vehicles, high visibility workwear (also known as hi vis clothing or hi viz) is non-negotiable. Low light conditions and bad weather can decrease visibility even further. It’s vital that at-risk teams are kitted out with high-standard visibility workwear to keep them safe. Read More