Delivery address

Collection branch

VAT

EX

INC

Sign In / Activate

Basket

Building Materials

Timber & Sheet Materials

Gardens & Landscaping

Doors, Windows & Joinery

Decorating & Interiors

Plumbing & Heating

Electrical & Lighting

Fixings & Adhesives

Tools & Workwear

Benchmarx Kitchens

Plaster & Plasterboard

Civils & Drainage

Building Chemicals

Timber Cladding

Timber Sleepers

Garden Buildings

Gates & Railings

Fence & Patio Maintenance

Lawns, Planting & Growing

Garden Furniture

Garden Benches, Chairs & Picnic Tables

Outdoor Lighting

Timber Sleepers

Decorative Stones & Gravel

Gravel Grids

Landscaping Tools & Equipment

Stair Accessories

Lifting & Handling

Safety, Facilities & Welfare

Siteworks & Surveying

Concreting & Compaction

Breaking, Drilling & Fixing

Cutting, Sawing & Grinding

Waste Management

Power Generation & Pumps

Sanding & Woodwork

Heating, Drying & Cooling

VIEW ALL HIRE CATEGORIES

Benchmarx Deals

Big Trade Deals

Winter Safety on the Construction Site

8 Things You Should Know About Winter Safety

Building site safety is a basic part of working in construction. This is something we know and understand, from observing fire regulations to minimising hazards from trips and falls. During the colder months, there are other hazards that can affect you directly, as well as issues that arise around the site.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Eight areas to look out for when working across winter to protect you, your colleagues and other contractors:

1. How Cold is Too Cold to Work?
2. What is Cold Stress?
3. What Cold Weather Does to Your Body
4. How to Prevent Cold Stress with Workwear and PPE
5. What are the Hazards on a Construction Site?
6. Working in Low Light Conditions
7. How Does Weather Affect Site Safety?
8. Vehicle Safety in Cold Weather

Safety workwear to order

We’re on hand to deliver durable work clothing for contractors, as well as a full range of tough safety shoes and wellington boots. Order these essential items for your next building project or get in touch if you need to know more.

Disclaimer: The information contained on this page is intended as an overall introduction and is not intended as specific advice from a qualified professional. Travis Perkins aims to avoid, but accepts no liability, in the case that any information stated is out of date.