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A chartered (fellow) safety and risk management practitioner with 20+ years of experience. David provides a healthy dose of how-to articles, advice and guidance to make compliance easier for construction professionals, Architects and the built environment. Get social with David on Twitter and Linkedin.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation, or COSHH, is the legislation pertaining to hazardous substances in the workplace. It is vital but often misunderstood. Essentially, COSHH sets out the…
Risk assessments are a vital part of health and safety and risk management. At its most basic, a risk assessment is simply a process that identifies potential risks and allows…
It’s been a strange year, but with the UK’s vaccine rollout solidly underway and the country slowly opening up, many of us are preparing to get back into the office….
In 2015, the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) were updated to simplify this vital legislation and make responsibilities within construction projects crystal clear. The new CDM regulations, introduced in…
The role of health and safety manager goes far beyond ticking boxes, creating risk assessments, and writing reports. Safety managers are responsible for curating and reinforcing a strong, effective safety…
In the wake of the devastating Grenfell Tower Fire in 2017, legislators were forced to answer some tough questions about construction management and the safety of large, multi-occupancy buildings in…
In March of this year, an APPG report highlighted the dangers of and lack of awareness around silica dust. What can designers do about it? In the 1970s, the use…
Competition can be high for contractors. No matter what trade you’re in, there are plenty of others gunning for the same jobs you are. What’s more, potential clients are busy…
If you are responsible for health and safety, you’re probably sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19 assessments by now. With people across the country returning to work in the…
In 2015, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) were updated, simplifying the existing structure of the regulations, and applying new responsibilities across all aspects of construction. This included architects…
In a health and safety conscious world, site managers and potential employers want to know the person they are hiring is trained and competent. One of the easiest and most…
It’s health and safety gone mad. Whether you are a veteran contractor or new to the job, you’ve heard it, and possibly even said it yourself. Since the widespread introduction…
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Hey there, folks! Today, let’s talk about something that’s often overlooked but incredibly important. Construction safety management. Whether you’re a construction worker, a site manager, or just someone who’s curious…
Amidst the sounds of hammers on steel and the whirr of drills, there was a subtle tension in the air at one of our client’s construction sites. It was not…
In the realm of architecture, our forward-thinking CDM consultant stepped into the bustling world of an architectural practice. The organisation was highly skilled, 35 strong, and had flair with their…
Hey there, folks! Today, let’s talk about something that’s often overlooked but incredibly important. Construction safety management. Whether you’re a construction worker, a site manager, or just someone who’s curious…
Amidst the sounds of hammers on steel and the whirr of drills, there was a subtle tension in the air at one of our client’s construction sites. It was not…
In the realm of architecture, our forward-thinking CDM consultant stepped into the bustling world of an architectural practice. The organisation was highly skilled, 35 strong, and had flair with their…