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HASpod Blog » Construction
5d ago
In this working at height guide, we look at the three levels of the working at height hierarchy of control, and examples of the control measures you can consider at each stage before moving to the next level ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
2w ago
All work at height is dangerous, even if a job only takes a few minutes, and a fall from any height can be serious - even fatal. In this post, we will discuss the definition of working at height, the regulations and the minimum heights to consider. Let's get safety right when working at height ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
2w ago
Don't have the budget or resources to improve health and safety on your construction site? Don't panic! Many health and safety measures are free (or low cost), and easy to put in place. In this post, we will give you 11 free ways you can create a safer site ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
2M ago
Health and safety is extra important on construction sites because they are dangerous places to work. And the first rule of health and safety is to talk about health and safety. Here are 101 health and safety topics you can talk about on your construction sites ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
8M ago
Site security is an important issue in construction. Your site could be at risk from thieves and vandals, but it could also appear to be an exciting place for children or a shortcut for someone's way home. Here are 20 tips for better construction site security ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
8M ago
If you work in construction, you've probably heard of CSCS. You might have a CSCS card. As an employer, you might want your workers to get CSCS cards, or wondering if they should. As a worker, you may also be wondering if you need a CSCS card. So let's take a look at the law surrounding CSCS cards ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
1y ago
Construction workers need welfare facilities. These are things like toilets, sinks, washing facilities, places to get changed and places to eat. And to comply with the law, your welfare facilities need to be suitable ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
1y ago
Setting up your construction site office and getting the correct paperwork in place is important, it's where people go when they arrive on site, and where you run your project from. Your site office needs to contain plenty of information for your team - here are 22 essential items ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
1y ago
The principal contractor has overall responsibility for managing health and safety on a construction site - but they're not the only one. In this blog post, we will look at when the principal contractor is responsible, and who else has health and safety responsibilities too ..read more
HASpod Blog » Construction
1y ago
Underground services usually (but not always) follow the national colour coding system. Locating services isn't just important to avoid damaging the service. But also to avoid damaging (or killing) yourself. Here are the UK underground services colours - and what they mean ..read more