Contractor News

Ticks

Springtime is ‘Tick Time’, and we must be alert to them becoming active once more and be prepared.

Hands Off

Recent changes in The Highway Code have come into force to make any hand-held use of a mobile phone while driving illegal, except in limited circumstances

Nesting Birds

Work over the next few months must be planned to take account of nesting birds and avoid delays and rescheduling

TIP US OFF

We have many reports of fly-tipping in forests and woodlands across England, Scotland and Wales

Wildfire season

This years’ wildfire season has started.

Energy in your pocket

A few months ago, we received a report of a battery catching fire in someone’s pocket

Work to the Conditions

The past month has certainly challenged us with weather conditions and these all bring their own unique challenges to operations on site.

Occupied or Unoccupied?

As we look forward to the days getting longer and an improvement in the weather our thoughts turn to the bird breeding season.

PPE Regulation Changes

On the 6th of April new PPE Regulations come into force. What this means for employers?

In the News Elsewhere

The way you move

Controls for vehicle and plant movements must be well planned and implemented

Strawbales Versus Spades

Is this the real control, or is this just fantasy, caught in a watercourse… now back to reality.