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Why Health & Safety Training Is So Important On Construction Sites

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The importance of safety training in construction environments should not be underestimated. According to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Construction Statistics in Great Britain report for 2021, there were 39 fatal injuries to workers in the construction industry in 2020/21 and 61,000 non-fatal injuries between 2018 and 2021. Furthermore, 74,000 construction industry workers suffered work-related ill-health between 2018 and 2021. Maintaining good practices in health and safety in construction site environments is vital if we’re to reduce these numbers in future.

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Explaining The Difference Between The Different Colour CSCS Cards

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Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is essential for entry into construction work in the UK. There are five different types of CSCS cards coded by colour, with each one representing a different level of skill, experience and competency. What are the different types of CSCS cards? Let’s take a look at the requirements for each card so that you know which variety to apply for.

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How Much Should You Expect To Pay For Fencing And Construction Training?

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Fencing and construction training is a cost that simply cannot be avoided for most reputable fencing and construction companies. The correct training ensures that practices are done safely and to a high standard so that workers remain injury-free and jobs are completed well. All companies will need to meet specific training standards and requirements and training is most often the best way to get this done. It is also required to meet legislative and contractoral requirements.

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