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Spotlight on… occupational cancers follow-up article

Published 2 February 2016

In September 2015, the Scheme's learning toolkit focused on the increasingly important issue of


Assessing Plant Noise Levels

Published 27 January 2016

To ensure that noise levels do not exceed what is safe, site managers can introduce monitoring


Reducing the Disruption Created from Building Demolition

Published 15 January 2016

When working in busy urban environments it is important to consider the impact on local residents


NetRegs e-learning Tools and Case Study Videos

Published 15 January 2016

NetRegs is a partnership between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Scottish


Magnetic Barriers to Create Exclusion Zones

Published 15 January 2016

Construction work can prove to be a dangerous environment if not managed effectively. Simple


Using Spot Checks to Prevent Illegal Working

Published 14 January 2016

Individuals working in the country illegally due to their immigration status will often be victims


NetRegs Self Assessment

Published 14 January 2016

NetRegs is a partnership between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) in Northern Ireland


Maintaining Vehicle Safety Checks Using Electronic Tags

Published 14 January 2016

Ensuring operatives maintain consistent safety procedures reduces the possibility of a hazard


Reducing the Risk of Trips and Falls

Published 13 January 2016

A construction site can pose a number of potential trip or fall hazards. The safety of


Live Hazard Board

Published 13 January 2016

Sites should display a hazard board to provide up to date information to operatives and


Modern Slavery in Construction

Published 12 January 2016

Modern slavery encompasses slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour and domestic


Identifying Plant and Wildlife Species

Published 12 January 2016

The current ecological challenges that face the operatives working on the route are hugely varied


Employees Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Now

Published 11 January 2016

19th – 23rd October 2015, McGee employees joined hundreds of thousands of people across the


Donation of Tree Stumps to a Local Nursery

Published 11 January 2016

We are currently on site at Westleigh High School in Wigan and as part of the works we are


Employing Autistic Individuals on Site

Published 11 January 2016

Careful consideration should be given to the needs of the local community. Sites should provide


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