Build UK continues to support the CBI’s call for fully vaccinated individuals identified as close contacts to be made exempt from self‐isolation as soon as possible, rather than wait until 16 August. The current ‘pingdemic’ is affecting all sectors of the economy, including construction, and the CLC has also now issued a press release calling […]
With work at height accident and injury rates remaining stubbornly high, Alex Minett considers five ways in which technology can be used to improve safety when working at height. 1. Continue to review whether work at height can be avoided The underlying principle of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to avoid work at height altogether […]
Whether to pick up supplies, drop off deliveries, see customers or make site visits to quote for jobs, each year many self-employed people (AKA sole traders) rack up thousands of miles on UK roads while running their business. You may be self-employed and use your own vehicle to drive far fewer miles for business reasons, […]
Did you know, it’s predicted the UK could face 2 million* cases of COVID-19 during the summer months? With the end of COVID restrictions and work from home guidance, there’s huge challenges for employers to keep their workplaces and people safe as cases continue to rise.