Contractor News

Within the limits!

In the UK, speed limits relating to goods vehicles differ from those applying to passenger cars. However, as ever, there are some exceptions, and the exemptions are not straight forward.

Sign Language

When setting up work sites they will all, in some way, have a relationship with a road, either at the entrance to the property or working alongside the road.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, 10th September

Suicide can affect every one of us. Each and every suicide is devastating and has a profound impact on those around them

In the News Elsewhere

Farm fined after man electrocuted.

Summer Working?

With our climate changing we are experiencing more unpredictable weather patterns.

Nature-Based Security

Whilst out and about recently one of our Forest Managers discovered that access to a forest site was not possible when they spotted a wasps nest in the gate lock.

In the News Elsewhere

Raised tipper contacted overhead lines
Transport company fined after worker fractures skull.

Forwarder fires

During May and June, we have experienced 3 forwarder fires on different sites.

Kickback

Kickback when using a chainsaw is a well- documented risk all chainsaw operators will know about, and almost certainly have experienced.

Spill Response

One of our more common types of environmental incidents is an oil or fuel spill.

Shell Shocked

A Landscape team was routinely strimming grass on the side of a road in leafy Berkshire when, eagle-eyed, they spotted a shotgun shell.

Risk Assessment

Do you have a risk assessment for the tasks you undertake at work?

However, have you considered if those risk assessments cover the activities at the start of and end of works?