by northeastat | Oct 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Did you know, it is a well-known fact that the construction sector is one of the primary industries responsible for the highest rate of injuries at work? On average, around 6,000 people die every day due to a work-related injury or illness. The most common causes of...
by northeastat | Sep 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
When working at height, each season comes with its own dangers. Autumn, in particular, is an unpleasant time of year for workers who face heights as part of their day to day, as the weather shifts from warm and sunny into rainy and bleak, ready for winter. So, let’s...
by northeastat | Sep 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
In the UK, we have grown accustomed to multi-storey flats and properties lining the streets, in an effort to save space and move towards greater property development. Our little corner of the world has very much adopted the motto of ‘build up, not out’. This has...
by northeastat | Aug 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
When working at height, planning ahead is key and can help to diminish risks by enabling employers and employees to take proper precautions in all instances. If, however, you’re relatively new to the industry, you may be wondering how to go about putting a plan in...
by northeastat | Aug 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
HSE documented that falls from height made up as much as 29% of workplace injuries in 2013/14, according to Access Legal. The industries where the most frequent number of falls was noted were Forestry, Tree Surgery and Agriculture, with Construction closely behind....
by northeastat | Jul 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Across the globe, we are building from the ground up, as we attempt to keep up with 21st century’s demanding yet undeniably appealing development in almost all fields, from tech to new properties. With this type of fast-paced growth in the home development industry...
