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When is a PAT test not a PAT test?
Dear learned colleagues, Your thoughts on the following would be most welcome. After a recent stay at a hotel I noticed that the PAT test on the...
Obelix 10 12 hours ago
Choice of MEWP
I need to provide MEWP access for installation of some large precast concrete units which sit on top of an insitu concrete wall. The capping units are...
Mike A 0 12 hours ago
Training
We are a Kent based further education college in construction and would like to become a training centre for the following: Abrasive wheel training...
Phil Matthews 1 29 hours ago
Near misses on construction sites
I am a sponsored student at Brighton University currently working for Wates Construction. I am currently doing my dissertation on near misses on...
Tom 3 33 hours ago
Chandelier Safety Support Wires
We have been issued a "Safety Notice" by a Specialist contractor requiring that we install addition safety support wires to our chandeliers following...
John E Beadle 0 36 hours ago
Temporary edge protection - Flat roofs
In the conduct of replacing aluminium roof sheeting on forecourt roofs, In the past we have used a mewp to gain access to a forecourt canopy roof,...
Grant 3 2 days ago
General Permits To Work
Our company has a permit to work system that only allows a Permit to Works to be issued for one day. Can you please tell me if there is a restriction...
Ross McAllister 0 2 days ago
Correct Supervison for Young worker
I wonder if anybody could please give me some advice. My son is 17 years old and has always wanted to work in construction. He joined an agency and...
Louise 35 3 days ago
Safety Glasses
Why is that more of the main contractors are makeing safety glasses mandatory on there sites?
Ian 44 6 days ago
Re: Re: Correct Supervison for Young worker[Scanned]
Hi As far as I am aware, they cannot refuse any reasonable witness to be present with your son. This includes solicitors, you, TU's or even one of his...
Chris C 0 7 days ago