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Tips for Subcontractors: Want to enhance your relationship with General Contractors' safety teams? Start before signing the contract! Review their safety requirements thoroughly and reach out with any questions. Don't forget to factor in meeting these requirements in your bids. By being proactive, you can avoid day one issues and increase your chances of securing more work. Remember, being easy to work with pays off! #Subcontractors #ConstructionSafety #safety #projectmanagement #planforsuccess

"Can I afford to invest in regular equipment inspections and servicing?" We believe the real question is - "Can you afford not to?" Maintenance and servicing are often overlooked aspects of equipment management in the construction industry. With Conquip Covered, we're reshaping how after-sales is approached. Prioritising early servicing and inspections offers numerous benefits: ✅Enhanced Team Safety: Regular inspections ensure equipment remains safe and compliant with HSE regulations, safeguarding your team's well-being. ✅Cash Flow Management: Investing in a long-term servicing platform provides transparent costs, eliminating surprises and helping you manage cash flow effectively. ✅Optimised Equipment Performance: By preventing breakdowns through regular maintenance, you can maximise equipment performance, minimising project delays and downtime. Let's shift the narrative—let's make after-sales a priority, not an afterthought. Our set of FAQs on inspections might help... https://bit.ly/3VuVgWB #EquipmentMaintenance #AftersalesExcellence #ConstructionSafety #Conquip #Construction #HSE

🔍 Top 5 Construction Site Risks & How Safety Staffing Can Help Mitigate Them 🛠️ In the construction industry, safety is a top priority, but managing the many risks on-site can be overwhelming. Here are the top 5 most common hazards faced by construction teams: 1. Falls from Heights 2. Scaffolding Accidents 3. Electrical Hazards 4. Heavy Equipment Mishaps 5. Hazardous Material Exposure At Contract Safety Professionals, LLC., we specialize in providing trained safety staff to address these challenges head-on. Our professionals are experts at identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring your site stays compliant and your workers stay safe. 🔑 The Key to a Safe Site? Trained, On-Site Safety Staffing. Don’t leave your safety to chance. Message us to learn how our team can help reduce incidents and keep your project on track. 📩 Contact us today to discuss how our safety professionals can support your site’s unique needs. #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyStaffing #ConstructionRisks #ContractSafetyProfessionals #CSP #ConstructionTribe

It is uncertain whether the informal practice of multiple subcontracting still exists in the market！Typically, when securing elevator projects, owners or brokers often require the assignment of specific installation subcontractors, who in turn subcontract the work further, often to accommodate people from their hometown or friends. During favorable market conditions, the subcontractors listed in the contract and those actually performing the work can be two or three layers apart. This multi-tiered profit extraction has severely compromised installation quality, with experienced workers training novices and safety training being minimal at best. Everyone is rushing to complete the job and earn money, with little regard for safety. Improvements can only be achieved through diligent on-site safety inspections and fines. However, if safety inspectors are complicit, then safety largely relies on individual awareness.

What happens when TWO companies are at fault? In a recent court case examining an accident which could have ended in fatality for two workers, (but thankfully didn’t), it is important to understand what lessons can be learnt. As a manufacturer who is making lifting equipment, there’s a duty of care to ensure that everything is fit for purpose. As a company, you will be legally challenged if you have not completed all checks possible, and proven your equipment is safe to use. If a company hasn’t completed activities to understand operation in the environment in which they are selling for use, and failure happens, you are liable. As a company installing this equipment, you too are liable if an accident occurs due to the unsafe installation. In this case, the installer should have highlighted their safety concerns to both the supplier (manufacturer), and the end user (customer). By not ensuring the lifting equipment was safe for operators the installer had been fined too. Thankfully, the two men in the defective cradle didn’t pay with their lives when it fell 90ft, however they did suffer injury. Both companies were fined, which amounted to £240,000. The HSE inspector said, “The fines imposed on these two companies should underline to everyone in the construction industry the importance of ensuring rigorous safety checks are carried out on equipment before it is put to use”. Safety can’t ever be ignored.    https://lnkd.in/euW6385r  

👷♂️ Safety Leaders, what's your top priority when hiring contractors for your site(s)?    In our latest poll, 67% of respondents expressed the significance of skilled contractor assessments. It's evident: having the right tools to evaluate contractor expertise is non-negotiable.    Finding contractors who align with your safety standards is no easy feat. We find ineffective contractor selection can result in wasted time and financial resources, impacting both project timelines and budgets.    Every decision counts. Ensuring you have the right contractors onboard is about safeguarding your team, your projects, and your efficiencies.    We have a resource to help equip you with actionable steps and tactics to make informed hiring decisions and achieve your contractor safety goals in 2024.    Click the link below to access your copy of the guide. #Hiring #ContractorManagement #SafeContractor 

HSE updates Public consultation on alternatives: call for information Deadline: 3 June 2024 HSE has received applications for authorisation for the following uses of chromium trioxide: Reference: AFA055-01 Applicant: C&E Plating Limited Application type: Initial Substance: Chromium trioxide Use: Functional chrome plating with decorative character Reference: AFA056-01 Applicant: Linde AMT UK Ltd Application type: Initial Substance: Chromium trioxide Use: Industrial spraying or brush application of chromium trioxide mixtures for the coating of metallic articles subject to harsh environment, to ensure a high temperature corrosion and oxidation resistance, as well as anti-fouling properties or lubricity at high temperature, for automotive, aviation, power generation machinery, Oil and Gas and marine applications. Industrial radiography non-destructive testing (NDT) cabinets Following meetings with government legal advisers, the HSE radiation team have been authorised to change their interpretation of industrial radiography with respect to cabinets and the requirement to gain consent under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), Regulation 7.   It is felt that the new interpretation is now more proportionate and targeted.    IRR17 definition:  The IRR17 Regulation 2(1) states: “industrial radiography” means the use of ionising radiation for non-destructive testing purposes where an image of the item under test is formed (but excluding any such testing which is carried out in a cabinet which a person cannot enter).   New interpretation regarding cabinets used for NDT that require consent: “a person being able to enter a radiography cabinet means a person being able to reasonably step into the cabinet and stand inside with the door closed. No crawling or shuffling or excessive contortion would be required to get inside.”   Should you wish to contact HSE’s radiation team about this matter please email rad.admin@hse.gov.uk  Dame Judith Hackitt reflects on significant milestone for new regime April 2024 marks a significant milestone for BSR as the new building safety regime is fully established in law.  In her latest blog, Dame Judith Hackitt provides her reflections on the journey so far.   Dame Judith also calls for everyone to continue working together to ensure the new regime works for us all. For updated information sign up for the HSE Bulletins

🚧 At Safe Working Practice (SWP), we've got you covered from start to finish! 🏗️ Here's how we can support you through every phase of your construction project: 🏗️ Initial Planning and Design - Planning and design meetings: Address all requirements early on. - Construction Work Permit Applications: We handle the paperwork for legal compliance. - Baseline Risk Assessments: Identify hazards and implement mitigation strategies. - Safety Specifications: Tailored safety requirements for contractors and subcontractors. 🔨 Construction Phase - Site Safety Audits: Regular audits ensure ongoing compliance and risk identification. - Site Meeting Attendance: Our experts provide real-time safety advice and address concerns. - Project Closeout Close Out Audits: Comprehensive assessments to evaluate safety performance and provide recommendations. 🏅 Why choose SWP: 14 branches countrywide 📍 Approximately 1000 audits per month 📊 Industry experts 👷♂️ PI Insurance 🛡️ For more information, reach us at info@safepractice.co.za or https://lnkd.in/eKJZCf7 Choose SWP for comprehensive safety management solutions that deliver peace of mind throughout your construction project! 🛠️ #SafetyFirst #ConstructionSafety #SWPExpertise 🏆

Why are site visits necessary? A site visit is a physical inspection of a construction site. It's an opportunity for the project team behind the build to see the work in progress and to identify any potential problems. THSP site inspections are a snapshot of a construction site’s safety performance, bringing a fresh set of eyes that provide an overview of compliance, best practice, hazards, and risks ⚠️👷♂️ We’ll talk through your requirements and assist where we are needed – from full time site cover, risk assessments, PAT testing, and everything in between. Book yours here https://lnkd.in/emW5veNX https://lnkd.in/eBrBSdfv #HealthAndSafety #HR #EmploymentLaw #Construction

The Power of Real-Time Safety Intervention In the world of construction and contracting, keeping everyone safe is our top priority. We follow a hierarchy of safety measures to manage risks: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Among these, Administrative Controls, like training and real-time intervention, play a key role. Picture this: a worker is about to do something unsafe. A trained colleague sees this and immediately stops them. This on-the-spot intervention is incredibly powerful and often life-saving. Here’s why real-time intervention is so important: 1. It addresses dangers as they happen, preventing accidents right away. 2. Having experienced staff who can recognize and stop unsafe actions adds a personal layer of protection that machines or pre-planned measures can't provide. 3. Work environments change, and new risks can appear unexpectedly. Real-time intervention lets us adapt and address these new dangers immediately. 4. Training empowers employees to act quickly and confidently when they see something unsafe, making safety a shared responsibility. 5. Knowing that colleagues are watching out for each other creates a culture where safety is a core value. At our organization, we emphasize this approach. Our teams are trained and empowered to step in whenever they see unsafe activities. This commitment to real-time safety intervention shows how much we value our employees' well-being and the integrity of our operations. #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #RealTimeIntervention #SafetyCulture #EmployeeEmpowerment