PPE on Construction Sites

The Evolution of Safety Standards Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been a cornerstone of safety in the construction industry. Two key components of PPE, the hard hat and high-visibility clothing, have rich histories and have evolved significantly over time. The Hard Hat: A Century of Protection The hard hat, an iconic symbol of safety, was […]

No More Headaches At Handover!

Have you ever met anyone who enjoys doing the handover documentation for a project? Me neither! Truth be told, doing this seems to be everyone’s worst nightmare. The construction work finished, project completed, BUT there is still a sizable chunk of retained payment until all the handover documentation is complete and passed to the client. […]

How To Hate Compliance Less – And Have More Time.

How To Hate Compliance Less – And Have More Time. Let’s be honest, compliance is a pain in the neck. Who has the time to deal with this? Who has the time, energy and patience and expertise to deal with endless rules and regulations? What would compliance look like if it were easy? Or at […]

What are Waste Transfer Notes?

Legal duties for businesses Compliance. Under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, it is a legal requirement for businesses to control their waste. This applies to those that produce, import or export, carry or transport, keep or store, treat, or dispose of waste. What are Waste Transfer Notes? A waste transfer note (WTN) is […]

ISO 9001 etc. – Why Bother?

Good Question! Many companies wonder why they should bother with ISO certification “Waste of Time”, “Form filling for the sake of it”, “Doesn’t fit in with my business” are comments that are quite common in relation to ISO 9001:2015 or any of the other standards such as ISO 14001:2015 or the new ISO 45001:2018. Unfortunately, […]