Construction industry warned of early stage fire risk
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Delays in installing passive fire protection could be putting workers at risk, according to one of the UK’s leading passive fire safety specialists.
The message, from Gunfire Limited, calls for the construction industry to consider fire protection, during the beginning stages of a build.
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Do you engage Self-Employed Tradesmen?
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Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director at EEBS Limited, a leading payroll specialist for the Construction Industry answers questions on how contractors are at risk and how to find a suitable solution.
Self-sealing concrete now proved with recognised test
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A US patent has recently been granted to a new test to prove and measure the self-sealing qualities of concrete mixes. This approval confirms the robustness of the test, therefore establishing a uniform way in which this property can be quantified within any mix of concrete, including those which incorporate speciality admixtures.
The patent was granted for ‘A Method, Apparatus and System for Testing the Self-Sealing Capabilities of a Concrete Sample’ to Kryton International Inc. Kevin Yuers, Vice President at Kryton, devised the test in conjunction with Rishi Gupta, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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Considerate Constructors Scheme to raise awareness on alcohol and drugs
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The Considerate Constructors Scheme is taking action to raise awareness of the important issue of drugs and alcohol across the UK Construction industry. The Scheme’s new 'Spotlight on...' campaign focuses on taking measures to protect and safeguard the entire workforce in relation to drugs and alcohol.
The need for attention and consideration could not be more of a priority than within the already safety-conscious construction industry. A recent survey of over 1300 people working across the Industry discovered that 59% have concerns over the effects of drugs and alcohol in construction.
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Revised CAP 609 CISRS General Information Booklet released
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The popular, user-friendly Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) CAP 609 General Information Booklet has been revised and reprinted – with a bold new cover design, incorporating the new CISRS logo.
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