The construction sector is dangerous by nature. With heavy machinery, outdoor conditions and working at heights, these manual labour jobs can be fraught with potential injuries. Despite the industry being a lot safer today than it was some time ago, there are still many places where construction can improve in order to reduce workplace injuries.… Continue reading 5 ways to prevent injuries on a construction site
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Construction: The Big C
Construction has a serious problem. According to research undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive, construction accounts for around 40% of all occupational cancers in the UK. This is a problem of enormous magnitude. This has an added level of severity as despite having almost one-half of all work-related cancers, the construction industry accounts for… Continue reading Construction: The Big C