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Instagram post 2329848530838436892_8124273648 The HSE are warning of substandard KN95 face masks particularly from China. So if you are issuing them to staff or selling them please check the quality. https://buff.ly/2XTjHio
Instagram post 2288536327413435852_8124273648 Version 3 of the CLC Site Operating Procedures is out. Make sure that you are following these guidelines for working on site and how to set up #constructionsites safely during this #COVID19 Pandemic. If you need some practical advice on these, then please give us a call. #topazsafety #construction https://buff.ly/34Do1DT
Instagram post 2263199403852680228_8124273648 Coronavirus - Construction Manager has listed some questions you should be asking in terms of your construction projects. https://buff.ly/334HDA0
Instagram post 2262474880855096715_8124273648 Do your employees tether their tools?⠀ ⠀ While there is no legal requirement within the UK solely for tethering tools, the HSE Working at Height 2005 guidelines state "every employer shall, where necessary to prevent injury to any person, take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, the fall of any material or object.”⠀ ⠀ Did you know that a 2kg claw hammer dropped from 6 meters high has an impact of roughly a concrete mixer? A hard hat isn’t going to protect someone against this at all.⠀ ⠀ For more advice on keeping your employees safe on-site, get in touch today.⠀ ⠀ #TopazHealthandSafety #ConstructionSafety #AskTopaz #NationalWorshipOfToolsDay #FallsfromHeight #SaferWorking #YouCanSafely #HealthandSafetyatWork #TetherYourTools #⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2W3iNPt
Instagram post 2260246968020399571_8124273648 Happy International Women's Day to all you fantastic ladies out there, especially those working in a 'mans world'⠀ ⠀ Being a woman in a predominantly male environment has its challenges but I love my job and everything I do.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #TopazSafety #AskTopaz #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninConstruction ⠀ #TopazHealthandSafety #ConstructionHealthandSafety #CDM #RiskAssessment #KeepingYouSafe #Compliance #HSE #SafeWorking #healthandsafety #healthandsafetyatwork #WorkatHeightRegulations #youcansafely #safetyfirst #CDMRegulations #PrincipalDesignerAdvisor #CDMAdvisor #designhealthandsafety #contractorhealthandsafety #HealthandSafetyDoestHaveToBeBoring #KeepingWorkersSafe #InspiringWomen #MichelleObama
Instagram post 2259575599452508984_8124273648 Something that so many people tend to think about Health and Safety is that it's time-consuming and at times unnecessary.⠀ ⠀ Let me let you into a secret.⠀ ⠀ It isn't!⠀ ⠀ The truth is that it's more time consuming if you don't have everything in place and not to mention expensive if things go wrong. ⠀ ⠀ So it's very necessary, but with the right guidance from a qualified professional, it doesn't have to be something that you dread doing.⠀ ⠀ Don't wait until it's too late to keep your employees and workers safe.⠀ ⠀ Is there something about your industry, sector or job title that people presume is true, but it isn't?⠀ ⠀ Let me know in the comments below. Let's get educated!
Instagram post 2258850907860875356_8124273648 I'm pretty sure that by now you're either totally fed up of hearing about coronavirus, or thanks to the media coverage, scared half to death.⠀ ⠀ But as an employer, you DO need to be taking some precautions to ensure you comply with your general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (‘HSWA’).⠀ ⠀ Some steps include:⠀ ⠀ ✔ Consideration of whether a new or specific risk assessment is required. For the most part, this will depend on the industry and type of business operations.⠀ ✔ Review the need, or restrict, work-related travel to areas of high risk and look into alternatives such as video conferencing.⠀ ✔ Consult with employees with regard to their personal travel plans, especially if they plan to travel to affected countries.⠀ ✔ Ensure any employees returning from affected regions follow government advice, particularly regarding self-isolation.⠀ ✔ Minimise the spread of the virus by encouraging employees to follow the NHS advice, particularly in relation to good hygiene and handwashing practices. The display of posters in washrooms and kitchens is also advisable.⠀ ⠀ #TopazHealthandSafety #ConstructionHealthandSafety #AskTopaz #CDM #RiskAssessment #KeepingYouSafe #Compliance #HSE #SafeWorking #TopazSafety #healthandsafety #healthandsafetyatwork #youcansafely #safetyfirst #CDMRegulations #PrincipalDesignerAdvisor #CDMAdvisor #designhealthandsafety #contractorhealthandsafety #EmployerHealthandSafety #CoronaVirus #Covid19 #SelfIsolation #HealthandSafetyatWorkAct
Instagram post 2258136099707592847_8124273648 We recently worked with @boiler_expert to provide some Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) for them.⠀ ⠀ If this is something we can help you out with, then get in touch today.⠀ ⠀ #TopazHealthandSafety #ConstructionHealthandSafety #AskTopaz #CDM #RiskAssessment #KeepingYouSafe #Compliance #HSE #SafeWorking #TopazSafety #healthandsafety #healthandsafetyatwork #WorkatHeightRegulations #youcansafely #safetyfirst #CDMRegulations #PrincipalDesignerAdvisor #CDMAdvisor #designhealthandsafety #contractorhealthandsafety #RAMS #Testimonial #RiskAssessmentMethodStatements #HealthandSafetyforTrades
Instagram post 2257401265105249919_8124273648 It seems like every week there is a new case from the HSE in relation to falls from height.⠀ ⠀ The cause of today's accident was, according to the HSE "was insufficient identification of risk in the work being done."⠀ ⠀ If you need assistance with risk assessments for your site, then get in touch today and let's make sure you're not the next news story.⠀ ⠀ #TopazHealthandSafety #ConstructionHealthandSafety #AskTopaz #CDM #RiskAssessment #KeepingYouSafe #Compliance #FallFromHeight #WorkingAtHeight #HSE #SafeWorking #TopazSafety #healthandsafety #healthandsafetyatwork #WorkatHeightRegulations #youcansafely #safetyfirst #CDMRegulations #PrincipalDesignerAdvisor #CDMAdvisor #designhealthandsafety #contractorhealthandsafety
Instagram post 2249428559104770112_8124273648 DID YOU KNOW⠀ CITB-registered micro and small construction companies can apply for Skills and Training Funding to develop a stronger skills base within their workforce.⠀ The funding is available for employers who have 99 direct employed staff or less and can apply once every 12 months. This funding could really help with qualifying staff including NVQ’s, Plant, Construction Health & Safety, Scaffolding or any other specialist training.⠀ For further information please visit⠀ https://buff.ly/32dT8oq
Instagram post 2231641233963472095_8124273648 Very sound advice from the W.H.O, especially the last point. #tampoutcoronoravirus 😂😂😂
Instagram post 2226960624030414780_8124273648 Construction and maintenance workers are at particular risk, but so are workers in a variety of other occupations such as painters, decorators, electricians and window cleaners, to name a few.⠀ ⠀ Whatever the occupation, any work at height should be carefully planned, with consideration being given to the selection and use of equipment and means of escape in an emergency.⠀ ⠀ As an employer, you are expected to protect your employees under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.⠀ ⠀ #TopazSafety #healthandsafety #healthandsafetyatwork #fallsfromheight #WorkatHeightRegulations #youcansafely #constructionhealthandsafety #safetyfirst #CDMRegulations #PrincipalDesignerAdvisor #CDMAdvisor #designhealthandsafety #contractorhealthandsafety
Instagram post 2226235866476335057_8124273648 In 2018/2019 147 workers were killed in a work-related accident and 40 of these deaths were due to a fall from height.⠀ ⠀ Check out our latest blog post on how this risk can be minimised.⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2NngMbQ⠀ ⠀ #TopazSafety #WorkingAtHeight
Instagram post 2225511458493267959_8124273648 When planning any activities which may involve working at height, the following hierarchy of control measures should be considered:⠀ ⠀ * Avoidance where possible, of working at height⠀ * Working from an existing place of work, or using an existing means of access and egress⠀ * Provision of suitable work equipment to prevent a fall occurring, e.g. edge protection⠀ Provision of work equipment to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall, e.g. fall arrest systems⠀ * Instruction and training and/or other means⠀ ⠀ #TopazSafety #WorkingAtHeight
Instagram post 2222611990228828588_8124273648 When preparing a lighting plan it is important to take into consideration your local environment. Light spillage should be avoided or kept to a minimum, especially if the construction site is particularly close to residential properties and busy roads, as it can cause distraction. ⠀ ⠀ Appropriate lighting should also be provided around site boundaries to ensure pedestrians are able to pass by safely. ⠀ ⠀ Our latest blog post explains more about adequate lighting on construction sites. ⠀ ⠀ #topazsafety #healthandsafety #constructionlighting #lightingplan #healthandsafetyatwork
Instagram post 2221887577487599260_8124273648 We are often asked who is responsible for the lighting on site. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, it is your legal responsibility as an employer to provide adequate lighting so that all work can be undertaken safely and effectively. ⠀ ⠀ Regulation 35 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 also stipulates the requirement for lighting for carrying out work and for visibility of pedestrian and traffic routes. It is the lighting of pedestrian and traffic routes that gets overlooked especially during winter when you can arrive and leave the site in the dark. ⠀ ⠀ #healthandsafety #topazsafety
Instagram post 2221162382495137642_8124273648 Every construction site must provide the following: ⠀ ⠀ * Natural light, as far as is reasonably practical ⠀ * Suitable and sufficient lighting ⠀ * Suitable and efficient emergency lighting provided where needed ⠀ ⠀ Does yours? ⠀ ⠀ #healthandsafetyatwork
Instagram post 2220437747800355852_8124273648 Do you have adequate lighting on your construction site? ⠀ ⠀ Today we will be sharing with you some important points to consider when it comes to providing lighting to construction sites. ⠀ ⠀ Important Points to Consider ⠀ ⠀ * Hazards should be easily identifiable so they can be assessed accordingly. ⠀ * No strobes, flickers, or glares should be caused by lighting. ⠀ * Lighting should not pose a risk to health and safety. ⠀ * Lighting should be easily accessible so any maintenance to be carried out with ease. ⠀ * All lighting must be suitable for the work undertaken and the environment. ⠀ ⠀ For safety, any coloured lighting must be easily distinguishable.⠀ ⠀ #constructionlighting #topazsafety #healthandsafety #constructionsafety #safetyatwork #lightingonconstructionsites #topazhealthandsafety #keepingyousafetatwork #wecansafely #RAMS #CDMRegulations #CDMAdvisor #PrincipalDesignerAdvisor #Contractors #Designers #keepingsitessafe #keepingyoulegal
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Instagram post 2203210809702410922_8124273648 Merry Christmas everyone #topazsafety #contractors #constructionuk
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