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                                                                                          Personal Safety Ideas & Advice

                                                                                          Personal Safety
                                                                                          Working on site requires an awareness and understanding of personal safety. As well as personal protection, we have helpful guides on site safety and protecting yourself and your team.

                                                                                           

                                                                                          We have essential information on workwear, safety footwear and other PPE. We’re always posting new advice, so check back for more health and safety information, including vehicle loading,  forklift safety guides and more. We’re here to help with practical articles covering many areas of construction and building work.

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                                                                                          Digging Near Underground Cables
                                                                                          Safety for construction workers engaged in excavation projects near underground cables is of paramount importance. So what are the safety precautions for underground cables? Read on for practical safety tips, guidelines and more.
                                                                                          Construction Site Safety to Avoid Risks
                                                                                          Construction Site Safety to Avoid Risks
                                                                                          Read more about the potential risks on a construction site and top tips to help avoid them.
                                                                                          Scaffold Safety Guide & Checklist
                                                                                          Scaffold Safety Guide & Checklist
                                                                                          What are the scaffold safety rules and scaffolding regulations? Read about the recommended scaffold safety procedure here.
                                                                                          Risk Management in Construction
                                                                                          Risk Management in Construction
                                                                                          What is construction risk management? Find out more with our handy guide.
                                                                                          How to Work on a Roof Safely - A Useful Guide
                                                                                          How to Work on a Roof Safely - A Useful Guide
                                                                                          Read about roofing safety in roof construction and repairs, roofing regulations UK and how to ensure working on a roof safely.
                                                                                          Work Boots & Safety Shoes
                                                                                          Work Boots & Safety Shoes
                                                                                          Find the best work boots and shoes - from all-weather boots to safety trainers.
                                                                                          Van Security Tips: How To Keep Your Van Safe
                                                                                          Van Security Tips: How To Keep Your Van Safe
                                                                                          Explore tips on how to keep your van secure and protect your tools on site.
                                                                                          Ladder Safety Regulations
                                                                                          Ladder Safety Regulations
                                                                                          Read about ladder health and safety, and ladder safety rules to avoid falls.
                                                                                          Construction Site Safety Signs
                                                                                          Construction Site Safety Signs
                                                                                          Find out what the four different types of safety signs are and what they mean to you.
                                                                                          Winter Safety on Site
                                                                                          Winter Safety on Site
                                                                                          Help prevent winter hazards on the construction site and learn more about cold stress.
                                                                                          Vehicle Load Safety
                                                                                          Vehicle Load Safety
                                                                                          Prepare for you pick up from branch with our helpful guide about safely loading your vehicle.
                                                                                          Forklift Safety
                                                                                          Forklift Safety
                                                                                          A quarter of work-based accidents involve a forklift truck. Find out how to avoid injury.