Entries by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator

App for Visually Impaired People

Published 10 July 2017

Construction sites should respect every member of the community and ensure measures are in place


Common Tower Proprietary Escape Stairs and Stair Wrap

Published 26 June 2017

Working on tall buildings can be a dangerous activity. Contractors must consider the safety of


Dust Suppression Unit

Published 26 June 2017

Dust is a constant issue on construction sites, and one that must be minimised to reduce impact on


Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic

Published 26 June 2017

Tunnelling works such as those involved in the London Underground extension can pose a number of


Railway Specific Ladder

Published 16 June 2017

Rail projects can be particularly dangerous for construction workers, with a number of additional


Illegal Worker Checks

Published 1 June 2017

Illegal working is one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry. There is a great


Reusing Water for Road Sweepers

Published 30 May 2017

Construction companies should ensure they are doing all they can to protect the environment. This


Concrete Pavement Breaking

Published 26 May 2017

Breaking concrete paving during construction work can be a disruptive process for the community and


Colour Coded Waste Skips

Published 19 May 2017

Although this is not mandatory, the colour coding of construction waste skips is becoming


Environmental Workshops in Schools

Published 12 May 2017

The problems facing our environment are one of the most pressing issues facing modern society. It


Equipping Gatemen with Breathalysers

Published 7 May 2017

Contractors must be vigilant against the presence of drugs and alcohol on site, as it is in the


Vibration Warning Ties

Published 6 May 2017

Repeated exposure to excessive levels of vibration from hand-held power tools can cause serious


Carbon Sequestration Initiative

Published 27 April 2017

Climate change is an issue which affects us all, and construction sites must be mindful of their


Hazard Board Fingerprint System

Published 27 April 2017

All sites must ensure operatives are aware of site health and safety policy and notified of daily


Microbiological Spray to Disperse Oil Spills

Published 27 April 2017

With the amount of pollutants on a construction site, there is significant potential for


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