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A boot drying rack facility has been implemented on this site to ensure work boots are being dried when not worn. This reduces illnesses that could be contracted due to the operatives feet becoming wet over prolonged periods such as a cold, trench foot and athlete’s foot. This also generally lowers discomfort and increase workforce satisfaction.
On the Royal Albert Dock project for Multiplex we have purchased two onsite tumble dryers for all operatives to use for drying out PPE which has become wet due to heavy rains or by window cleaning. Operatives do have drying rooms but they tend to get filled extremely quickly and operatives were complaining that clothes were still damp despite being…
Standard dehumidifer units are supplied by a 3-phase electrical connection. Most drying rooms only have a single phase connection – upgrading this to 3-phase is costly and there is a lot of resistance to this by the cabin providers. The single phase dehumidifiers we found were underpowered to provide enough heat in colder months, so we found that there was…
Research shows that creating a positive work culture can do wonders for productivity. If you establish a work culture that employees are excited to be part of, they’ll be happier with their jobs. Happier employees are more likely to exceed expectations! Crofton Interiors adopts this ethos in all areas of the business, therefore changing the workwear to suit the needs…
The construction industry is by no means a seasonal one – construction work takes place all year round, including in winter, especially as some types of work (such as repairs or maintenance) are caused by the weather conditions associated with the season. Winter weather poses many challenges to the construction industry, including creating hazardous working conditions, fewer daylight hours, demoralising…
Typically, mobile welfare facilities on site are powered by diesel generators and generate carbon emissions when in use. The mobile eco welfare cabin used on one of the projects at Ferrovial Agroman’s Heathrow site uses a hybrid diesel and solar system resulting in much lower carbon emissions. Roughly, 88% of the time the welfare cabin is in use, it runs…