Construction Health and Safety – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:57:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://walkersafety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-walker-health-safety-services-logo-32x32.jpg Construction Health and Safety – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk 32 32 Winter Driving Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2025/11/winter-driving-safety/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:32:37 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3949 Driving Responsibly Employees must adapt their driving to winter hazards: Drive slowly and smoothly, avoiding sudden braking or acceleration. Increase following distances—up to 10 times longer on icy roads. Use headlights appropriately in poor visibility. Avoid distractions and stay alert to changing conditions. Follow designated routes and avoid risky shortcuts. These behaviours align with health […]

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]]> Latest construction campaign to prevent ill health from moving and handling materials https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2023/09/latest-construlatest-construction-campaign-to-prevent-ill-health-from-moving-and-handling-materialsction-campaign-prevent-ill-health-moving-handling-materials/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:37:20 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3550 From 4 September 2023, HSE inspectors will be carrying out  inspections of construction sites, focusing on the health risks of moving and handling materials on site. Around 42,000 construction workers suffer musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) which can cause years of agonising aches and pains. Serious aches, pains and strains can affect every part of someone’s life. […]

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]]> Asbestos Toolbox Talk https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/09/asbestos-toolbox-talk/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:11:11 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2575 Why have this talk? Asbestos Toolbox Talk. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and because of its excellent fire retarding and insulating properties it was widely used in the building industry in the 1980s. Research has shown that breathing in asbestos fibres may cause lung disease and cancer and it is currently the greatest single cause […]

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]]> Workplace Pranks – No Joke https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/02/workplace-pranks-no-joke-health-and-safety-risk-assessments/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:16:42 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2475 Rough, boisterous play or pranks in the workplace can have serious consequences. We look at key cases involving practical jokes at work and offer tips on how to prevent horseplay. What is horse play? Playing around, racing, grabbing, thoughtless vehicle operation, social pressure, harassment, and unauthorised contests are activities often encouraged by ‘practical jokers’ who […]

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]]> Staying Covid Safe with Scaffolding https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2020/11/staying-covid-safe-with-scaffolding-employers-site-employees-working-working-at-height/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:52:30 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2386 Many people are now feeling the full force that comes from a second national lockdown! The COVID-19 outbreak has ripped through many industries and caused major financial and medical unrest across the entire country. Even though people who work in construction are still able to operate during these new measures, it’s so important to think […]

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]]> Potential Circular Saw Safety Mistakes https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/09/potential-circular-saw-safety-mistakes/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 16:04:21 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1860 Potential Circular Saw Safety Mistakes It is statistically shown that more severe, debilitating injuries occur from the table saw than any other woodworking machine or power tool. When it comes to handheld woodworking power tools, the circular saw may take that crown as the most dangerous. Safety Equipment While using a circular saw always remember to wear the safety […]

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]]> Slips and Trips https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/slips-and-trips/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:55:35 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1604 Slipping and tripping are the most significant causes of major workplace injuries and lost working time, therefore it is certainly sensible to undertake a review of the risks within your premises. The review process should include the collation of all relevant information based upon:   documentation review: manufacturers’ data, risk assessments, accident and near miss […]

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]]> Safety Tips for Working in the Heat https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/safety-tips-working-heat/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:38:17 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1751 As the warm weather continues, the dangers of working outside also increases. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather can help prevent heat stress and heat stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder and occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. The body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or […]

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]]> Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-regulations/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:30:09 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1725 In the past PPE was governed by (EU) 2016/245 – it is now being implemented as a legally binding regulation, with some amendments. For example – hearing protection has been moved from category II to Category III – essentially it has now been classified as more important to protect your teams hearing. PPE Category Classifications […]

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]]> Why health and safety training is needed https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/05/health-safety-training-needed/ Mon, 20 May 2019 13:46:44 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1671 The Health and Safety at Work Act, etc 1974 states that employers should provide “such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees”. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 further require that employers provide […]

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