A main principle of infection control is to reduce touch points where one person can pick up germs from another and become infected. Covid-19 is spreading due to poor infection control by the nation as a whole and you can play your part in controlling the infection by reducing the touch points in your workplace….
HSE Construction Site Inspection Initiative 2020
The HSE Construction Site Inspection Initiative 2020 starts on October 5th. It must be October – Pumpkin spiced lattes are at Starbucks, Hallowe’en is on the way and the HSE are targeting construction sites. What will the HSE be looking at Rather helpfully, the HSE make no secret of what they will be looking for. …
Printable Covid Signs for the Workplace
Our free Printable Covid Signs can be downloaded to help businesses meet their legal duty under the Coronavirus Bill and the Health and Safety at Work Act. What Covid Signs do I need? There are two government signs you are required to display if you are open to the public. The Covid-Secure Notice from the…
SEPTEMBER UPDATE – Workplace COVID Restrictions on Construction Sites
Workplace Covid Restrictions following the 22nd September 2020 update Those who can work from home should work from home Fines for not wearing a face mask when one should be worn eg. in shops or an enclosed space are increased to £200 for a first offence There was also a heavy inference that workplaces that…
What Do I Need For SMAS Accreditation?
In this post, I’m going to outline all the documents you need to achieve the SMAS Accreditation. SMAS, Safety Advisory Management Services, is one of many SSIP Level 1 accreditations available for clients and principal contractors to insist you have for addition to their tender list. How to apply for SMAS Accreditation The whole application…
The Problem with KN95 Facemasks
KN95 facemasks are the subject of a Safety Alert from the Health and Safety Executive as they may not compliant with the European Standards the UK currently works to and there are a number of fakes flooding the market which do not actually meet the KN95 standard! What is KN95? KN95 is a performance rating…
The Law Against Shorts on Construction Sites
Is there a law against wearing shorts on construction sites? Well, shorts on site are becoming as rare a sight as a toilet roll during a lockdown…. And it’s gets people on site just as angry. But is it illegal to wear shorts on construction sites? Well… There is no specific regulation that states “Shorts…
What Is Covid-Secure?
Covid-Secure was first mentioned by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, during his address to the nation on the 10th of May. The following day, UK Government Guidance – Working Safely During Coronavirus, was issued. What is Covid-Secure Guidance? There are 8 sets of guidance to cover each type of workplace. They are: Construction and Other Work…
How to Work on Site during Covid 19
Work on Site During COVID 19 Restrictions CAN Happen with These 5 Steps in Place Following the UK Government advice, released on the 19th of May, here’s what you need to know about Work on Site during Covid 19 restrictions. Its the Government’s 5 step guide to working safely on site whilst COVID 19 is…
Covid19 Site Operating Procedures V4
Covid19 Site Operating Procedures issued by the Construction Leadership Council are the Coronavirus control benchmark. DOWNLOAD THE CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CONSTRUCTION SITE OPERATING PROCEDURES HERE The Health and Safety Executive are using the Construction Leadership Council’s Construction Site Operating Procedures document as a compliance tool, therefore you can expect intervention if you are not complying. What…
Housebuilding During Covid Restrictions
Housebuilding During Covid Restrictions Yes. Housebuilding during Covid restrictions can happen, but you need to ensure… Workers keep to social distancing rules and keep 2 metres apart. Hand washing facilities are available Is Construction work Essential Work? The exact words of the Government/Health and Safety Executive are “Keep your business open. With the exception of some…
What are RAMS?
What Are RAMS? Risk Assessment and Method Statement, it just a quick way of saying it. What are RAMS Appraisals? Checking is probably a better description than appraisal. It’s a report to state whether or not your Risk Assessment and Method Statement meet the Suitable and Sufficient Standard required by law. Why Have RAMS? Firstly,…