Working at Elevated Positions
Working at elevated positions also referred to in the construction industry as working at heights, does not have a height specified within the regulations.
Monday Tech Talk – Confined Spaces
spaces is one that is often overlooked. According to Protekta, working in confined spaces is one of the highest risk environments with large fatality rates alongside working at heights.
Toolbox Talk – Edges & Openings
a warning but also as physical restraint, to prevent people from falling into openings and excavations or off the end of drop off edges.
Monday Tech Talk – Concrete & Reinforcement
https://youtu.be/lcJdrjgdglg Concrete is one of the most versatile materials used in the construction industry today. It is a strong material, however it is needed to add reinforcement to the material to improve the strength of the final product. Reinforced concrete,…
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
The role of an occupational health and safety officer (OHSO) is vital in the workplace as it is a professional service role, offering advice and guidance to a company and its employees. It is their job to assist organizations to reduce health and safety risks.
Monday Tech Talk – Tilt Up Panels
https://youtu.be/IQ7muZh3GIo Tilt Up is constructing walls horizontally, on the ground, and then lifting them into place. This method is used on the new Pick n Pay warehouse construction site. The design of a tilt-up building incorporates the detailing of the…
Monday Tech Talk – Facilities Regulations 2004
The Facilities Regulations outline the legal obligations of the employer to avoid any work-related injuries, protects the employee and ensure that all incidents are investigated to reduce or eliminate any future incidents. These regulations are applicable with the application of…
Monday Tech Talk – Sick Building Syndrome
Beginning in the 1970s, people began to report strange symptoms that only appeared after spending time in particular buildings – most commonly, their office buildings. These symptoms included eye, throat and nose irritation, headaches, dizziness, nausea, along with general feelings…
Monday Tech Talk – Diving Regulations
This weeks Tech Talk is focused on the Diving Regulations 2009. Taking a deep dive into the health and safety regulations of commercial diving. Take a look at some of the aspects of the Diving Regulations and download Diving Operational…
The Importance of a Fire Escape Plan
Fire Escape Plan A fire can spread rapidly through a building, leaving as little as two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarms sound. A fire safety plan identifies routes of a building in the event of a fire…