What Do You Need to Know About Building Safety Regulations? Understanding the Building Safety Act 2022, Higher-Risk Buildings and Your Responsibilities Building safety is one of the most important responsibilities within the UK construction industry. From the initial design of a building through to construction, occupation, maintenance and refurbishment, ensuring that buildings meet appropriate safety… Read More
What Is Asbestos Management? Understanding Your Responsibilities and Keeping Buildings Safe When it comes to maintaining a safe working environment, few responsibilities are as important as managing asbestos correctly. Although asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, asbestos-containing materials remain present in many commercial properties, industrial buildings, schools, hospitals and residential premises constructed or… Read More
Why Asbestos Awareness Training Is So Important? Understanding the Importance of Asbestos Awareness Training and Protecting Lives Through Awareness Asbestos may have been banned in the UK over 25 years ago, but its legacy continues to pose a serious health risk to thousands of workers across the country. From construction sites and commercial premises to… Read More
Is Silica The New Asbestos? The Hidden Dangers of Silica Dust Exposure Could One of the Biggest Workplace Health Risks Be Hiding in Plain Sight? For decades, asbestos has been recognised as one of the most dangerous substances encountered in UK workplaces, particularly throughout the construction and building maintenance industries. Its devastating impact on workers’… Read More
Why Must You Be Clean Shaven for a Face Fit Test? If your job requires you to wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE), you may have been told that you must be clean shaven before attending a face fit test. But why is this so important, and what happens if you have a beard, moustache or… Read More
Holiday Caravan Park Fire Safety: What Owners and Operators Need to Know About Fire Risk Assessments Running a holiday caravan park involves much more than providing comfortable accommodation and an enjoyable experience for guests. Whether you manage a large holiday park, operate a small collection of static caravans or privately let a holiday lodge, you… Read More
Construction sites are busy, constantly changing environments where multiple teams, contractors, vehicles, tools, equipment and materials can all be working alongside one another. Work at height may be taking place above ground-level activities, plant may be moving around pedestrians, deliveries can alter access routes and different trades may need to work within the same area.… Read More
Is an SSSTS Course Worth It? The Benefits for Your Construction Career If you’re working in construction and thinking about progressing into a supervisory role, you may be asking yourself an important question: is an SSSTS course worth it? Taking time away from work and paying for professional training is an investment, so it’s understandable… Read More
SEATS FAQs Your Questions About the CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme Answered Environmental responsibility has become an increasingly important part of modern construction. Building and civil engineering projects can affect everything from air and water quality to wildlife, waste, natural resources, local communities and heritage sites. Construction professionals therefore need to understand not only… Read More
SSSTS Course Changes What You Need to Know About the Updated SSSTS Assessment The Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is an important qualification for construction professionals who have, or are about to take on, supervisory responsibilities. The CITB course is designed to help supervisors understand their health and safety responsibilities, manage risks effectively and… Read More