Entries by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
‘Mind Matters’ Campaign
Published 6 February 2017
Construction News have launched their 'Mind Matters' campaign, coinciding with the launch of
Ensuring the safety of employees: ID cards
Published 25 February 2016
Finding new methods to ensure the safety of your workforce is essential. Employers should have
Keeping the public informed about your site
Published 5 February 2016
Sites should aim to build good relations with the community. Pre-start information and constant
Minimising hazards: Safety glasses
Published 5 February 2016
It is important that employers identify hazards posed in the work environment and minimise the
Permit to Work System
Published 5 February 2016
Staff should be appropriately trained on the tasks they are required to perform on site.
Drugs and Alcohol Policy Template
Published 3 February 2016
Many sites have implemented a Drugs and Alcohol Policy to ensure all operatives on site are not
Trialling new safety systems: i750 Cat system
Published 1 February 2016
Procedures should be implemented to ensure the safety of your workforce. Technology can be used
Reducing occupational health risks associated with concrete pours
Published 1 February 2016
Ensuring the health and wellbeing of your workforce is essential. Below is an example of how a
Producing a DVD to promote CCS’s Code of Considerate Practice
Published 1 February 2016
Sites should work to promote the Scheme's Code of Considerate Practice and what they are achieving
HSE guidance: Occupational Health Risk Management in Construction
Published 27 January 2016
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) results from its annual refurbishment initiative have
HSE appointed doctors
Published 27 January 2016
An appointed doctor is a registered medical practitioner appointed by HSE to undertake statutory
Better safeguarding the workforce: concrete ‘skids’
Published 27 January 2016
Minimising the risks to operatives should be prioritised. The ability to regularly assess the
Demonstrating commitment to the Scheme
Published 19 January 2016
Efforts should be made to communicate your commitment to promoting the positive image of the
Creating posters to demonstrate commitment to the CCS Code of Considerate Practice
Published 19 January 2016
The importance of registering with CCS should be communicated to employees. Registering with
Providing training for operatives
Published 18 January 2016
It is important that operatives are appropriately trained to effectively carry out their required
