NPORS Cards
NPORS cards are for those who need to demonstrate that they can operate machinery safely and competently on site. Which card you require will be dependent on your level, experience and whether you need CSCS…
What are temporary works?
The definition of temporary works (TW) is broader than you think! According to the CITB they are an ‘engineered solution that enables the construction of permanent works.’ It’s not just working platforms and earthworks. It…
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Is IOSH training worth doing?
Is IOSH training worth doing? This came up as one of the most frequently asked questions on Google so I thought we’d try and answer it for you. Firstly there is a Working Safely course…
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How do I apply for a green CSCS Labourer card?
This is a question we get asked a lot at Prime Safety and it’s a really straightforward process. Delegates looking to apply for a green CSCS Labourer card require the following: – Pass the CITB…
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Industry NEWS | 60,000 Grandfather Rights skills cards soon to be invalid
More than 60,000 industry skills cards issued under the Grandfather Rights process will expire on 31st December 2024 and cannot be renewed. The end of all CSCS Industry Accreditation cards issued from 1st Jan 2020…
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Industry NEWS | New Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
If you are the ‘responsible person’ for a multi-occupied residential building you must be aware of your duties under the new Fire Safety Regulations 2022. The new regulations implement the majority of recommendations from the…
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Industry NEWS | Company fined after worker contracts blood infection
A company has been fined after an employee became seriously ill when he contracted a blood infection while working at a lake contaminated with sewage. He was working for Adler and Allan Ltd, a supplier…
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Industry NEWS | Blackburn building firm fined for multiple safety failings
A building firm has been fined £116, 666 after failing to plan, manage and monitor health and safety on their construction sites across England. You can read the full article here HSE Press Release –…
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Industry NEWS | Construction company fined £600K after death of seven-year-old
An investigation by the HSE found that there was insufficient fencing in place to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access, a result of poor planning, monitoring and management of the site and it’s perimeter. To…
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Industry NEWS | Sledgehammer demo workers spread asbestos across store refurb
Two former directors have been sentenced after a refurbishment project at a former department store was found to have disturbed asbestos containing materials while demolition work was still taking place. During several months of work,…
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