We often get asked who needs a temporary works coordinator, what their responsibilities should be and what training they need to have to fulfil the role. Let’s start with ‘what are temporary works’ The HSE states that Temporary works (TW) are the parts of a construction project that are needed to enable the permanent works to be built. Usually the … Read More
Noise breaches up 25% on construction sites
Noise breaches up 25% on construction sites, report says The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 25% increase in the number of noise infringements occurring on construction sites. Some 17,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions caused by excessive noise at work. Exposure to high noise infringements can cause permanent hearing … Read More
Construction site workers “risk lives” as they snub evacuation alarms
Construction site workers “risk lives” as they snub evacuation alarms High-rise construction site workers aren’t treating evacuation alarms seriously enough and are “risking their lives” by not responding immediately, new research reveals. Rather than head straight for the emergency exit, a third of high-rise construction site workers who took part in evacuation trials spent more than a minute finishing a … Read More