Work at Height Policy and Planning Work at Height
Most of us who work in the construction industry know just how important it is that work at height is properly planned in order to ensure that serious incidents are less likely to occur. Putting knowledge into practice through auditing and risk assessment is a vital part of this planning to make sure that work at height goes smoothly. Today we’re going to take a look at the different aspects involved when planning work at height so that business and building owners can be confident that any work carried out on their premises or by their workers is safe and effective.
[…]The Safe2Torch Campaign for Roofing Contractors
As we said in our News Roundup last week, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is running a campaign which aims to significantly reduce the risk of roof fires when using gas torches, either to dry out roofs or when installing torch-on membranes. As promised, we’re bringing you a more detailed view of the Safe2Torch campaign which ties in with the Health and Safety Executive’s “Helping Great Britain Work Well” strategy which promotes a healthier and safer working environment.