A Construction Phase Plan is a key document that details the health and safety risks associated with the construction phase of the project and the control measures that will be implemented to minimise risks or where possible, eliminate them. Once drawn up, the document should help communicate significant risks, site rules and health and safety […]
You know that clear communication is vital to running a safe and successful project, but how do you get started? The Clients Brief is all about setting out your requirements and expectations so that the design and management of your project runs smoothly. It’s a way of clarifying what you want, and taking responsibility for […]
Somewhere in the UK right now gangs of telecommunications engineers are laying fibre optic cables. And more often than not these engineers work for contractors who only get paid for the metres of fibre they lay. So the more you lay, the more you earn. But you can’t just allow gangs to tear through roads […]
You might be a senior telecoms designer who feels under pressure to deliver cost effective mobile telecommunication designs. Your role isn’t just about ensuring the business profitability margins are maximised, it’s also about ensuring designs are safe and compliant. As a designer you will need to take account of the general principles of prevention when […]
As a Principal Contractor or Contractor installing underground fibre optic cables in a busy street. You should pay particular attention to your construction sites, local depots, and compounds, by assessing security to ensure the safety of your workers, member of the public and others who may be at risk. We are also required to go […]
The quickest way to learn about Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM) isn’t about reading the legislation, it’s through observation. First of all, you want to think of your telecoms network project as a pyramid. The wider the base of that pyramid, the more skills you need. You need people with strong safety skills to help […]
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 […]