Electric vehicles are the future. Many manufactures have pledged to only make electric vehicles and do away with petrol and diesel within the next ten years. This move is to help towards the environment and to ensure that cars become more sustainable. Construction vehicles are often diesel and therefore produce…
Cranes used in the construction industry
Cranes are probably the most commonly used plant when lifting heavy weights on a construction site. There are many different types of crane the one that we are all used to seeing on the skyline are the huge tower cranes that are used in the construction of tower blocks and…
Training to work in the construction industry
In these tough times of high unemployment some young job seekers are turning their attention to the construction industry and thinking of undertaking an apprenticeship. The construction sector has been one of the areas least affected by restrictions as the need for new houses is still present and most of…
Fall arrest gear for use when working at height
In any industry that requires personnel working at height it is vital that they have the appropriate safety system in place. This may be as simple as having the correct guardrail fitted to the climbing apparatus or may be the wearing of fall protection equipment or having a fall arrest…
Working at height regulations you should know
If you work in the construction industry it may be that you are called upon to work at height in order to fulfil some tasks but are you aware of the regulations concerning this and what do you need to do to keep yourself safe? The definition of working at…