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As a tradesperson, or a trade business owner, you need to be aware of the regulations and rules surrounding health and safety. There are organisations to join, PPE to provide and government guidelines to follow. Are you aware of the common hazards? Or the working policies? How about the different regulations? If you're unsure about the HSE, FSO, HAVS, CDM and PAT, then we've got some guides to help.
Why not look through our articles to get familiar with health and safety for your business?
What is an EICR for business?
It goes without saying that staff, customers and the public have a right to be safe in a workplace....
What are you COSHH responsibilities as a tradesperson?
What is the meaning of COSHH? Tradespeople who work with hazardous substances must understand the me...
When do I need building regulations approval?
To know when you need building regulations approval, you'll want to know about what's involved in bu...
What tradespeople need to know about power tools and safety
The importance of safety when it comes to power tools In the trade industry, the safe use of power t...
How to ensure roofing safety
What are the everyday duties of a roofer? First thing’s first, let’s delve into what exactly a roofe...
What is the best PPE for plumbers?
Getting the right PPE for plumbers is essential. Especially when you consider the different types of...
What is the Fire Safety Order? A guide to fire safety regulations for small business
If your trade business uses premises then the Fire Safety Order applies to you. Fire safety regulati...
What is the best PPE for electricians?
What is electrical PPE? In short, electrical PPE refers to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which...
What are the minimum workplace temperature regulations?
As the weather gets colder during winter, it is important to be familiar with workplace temperature...
What is HAVS?
What is hand-arm vibration syndrome? HAVS, or hand-arm vibration syndrome, is a painful illness that...
The lowdown on PAT testing and how could it help your business
If you’ve recently started your own electrical business, adding PAT testing to your services is a go...
Electricity at Work Regulations explained
What are the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989? Sometimes referred to as the ‘Electricity at Work...
What tradespeople need to know about CDM regulations
When it comes to being safe in the workplace, following Health and Safety guidelines is everyone’s r...
Identifying and preventing common construction hazards
The risks of working on construction sites Whether you're a long-time builder or thinking of becomin...
What do you do about workplace hazards for plumbers?
Whether you work in people’s homes or in public places as a plumber, there are risks to be aware of....
What are safe working practices in the UK?
The importance of health and safety in the workplace If you run your own trade business, we’re sure...
What is the role of the HSE?
The role of the HSE in workplace health and safety Whether you’re an apprentice or an experienced wo...
What is employers' liability insurance and what does it mean for you?
Any trade business with employees in the UK will probably be required to have employers' liability i...
Fire door regulations you should know
Why do we have fire door specifications? Fire doors are designed to stop the spread of fires and are...
What is small business compliance and why does it matter?
Why is small business compliance necessary? Like businesses of all sizes, there are lots of reasons...
What trades need to know about PUWER
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) were introduced by the government in 199...
SafeContractor - What your trade business needs to know
One of the founders of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), Alcumus SafeContractor enables over 35,...
What are the BS7671 amendment 2 wiring changes?
Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018) was announced at the end of Ma...
What are working time regulations and how do they affect your business?
Working time regulations: overview The Working Time Regulations Act is a law that was introduced to...
Building Safety Bill summary 2022
What is the Building Safety Act 2022? The Building Safety Act was created after the Grenfell Tower t...
When should PPE be used in the workplace?
What is PPE? The demand for PPE really increased during the first lockdowns of COVID-19. However, ma...
What are employer first aid requirements for businesses?
You may already be aware of just how dangerous working in the trade sector can be. This is especiall...
Guide for tradespeople of contractor risks faced in the workplace
Risks for contractors working in the construction and building can be high. But contractor risks cou...