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The Construction Skills Certification Scheme is the leading skills certification scheme in the construction industry. The cards were introduced in 1995 as a way for

Under health and safety law employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that the employees and working environment is safe and all health and safety

Welding and burning operations provide the potential for fires and injuries. In addition to your surroundings, your hearing, skin, neck, back, head and respiratory system

Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the process of examining electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can

From the 1st of April, clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) workers will no longer need to shield. As with everyone else, CEV workers should work from

Mental health issues come in many forms. It affects the way we think, feel and behave. It can come on suddenly, be linked to a

Health and safety inspections are usually carried out by an accredited person on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Anyone who performs an

What does a Health and Safety Committee do? Why are they needed and what will your role be within them? Here is a quick guide

The Government has announced a four-step roadmap out of lockdown to ease restrictions in England, but how will this affect employers across the country? For

There is no specific or legal time frame for when you should review your risk assessment. A risk assessment should be reviewed as and when

If you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 then you will be told to self-isolate by either: an email, text, or

Every year there are thousands of personal protective equipment (PPE) related accidents in the workplace; around half of these happen because either no PPE is provided when