It’s easy to see how the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) relate to the construction industry, but what if you work in telecommunications? At first glance it might not be clear, but it’s important to understand how the CDM Regs apply to the Telecoms industry. You need to make sure you are up-to-date […]
The smart city will be among the most important developments of this century, with the associated market projected to reach US$2.5 trillion by 2026. However, the implementation of smart city infrastructure (SCI) imposes a range of unique H&S and related challenges.
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Imagine watching the news, and suddenly you get a report of a burning building in the local area. You take a second glance and it’s your companies office. Smoke billows from the building, and people are seen running from the building. It looks like the entire building will be lost the in flames. You suddenly […]
Operating a business in these uncertain times is very challenging, and you need the best and most up to date information to make an informed decision. After all, your livelihood could be on the line. The UK government has also made it clear that they want you to make every possible effort to keep working […]
As a business owner, manager, or supervisor, you know the importance of keeping up to date, and health and safety is no exception. To make sure you and your employees stay safe and protected, and compliant with the law, you need to carry out and review risk assessments as a part of your regular working […]
As someone who is responsible for health and safety in your workplace, you want to do whatever you can to reduce the risk of harm to yourself, and those you work with. That means eliminating hazards where possible. You are in the best position to work out what ‘eliminating hazards’ means to your business. The […]
As you get started with risk assessment, you’re going to come across the term ‘hazard’ quite a lot. But what is a hazard, and how might it worry you? The HSE defines a hazard as “anything that may cause harm,” while IOSH and the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) refer to “something […]
We all know that prevention is far better than cure, and some of the most common risks you can avoid are the ones that occur when working at height. These can be some of the most dangerous, but also preventable, risks. If you’re responsible for health and safety in your workplace, this is one of […]