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Firms readied for £750m Parliament repairs deal

Construction Enquirer

The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework. This works programme is designed to prevent future deterioration of the mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, building fabric, roofing and stonework.

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Electrical Safety Tips During Rainy Season (Do’s and Don’ts)

Work Gearz

Water and electricity just do not go hand in hand! Well, there are several risks in working with electricity in the rainy season. The lightning flash charges up water bodies with electric ions and thus, if you happen to step on that water, you are sure to encounter a severe electric shock! The Things You MUST Do.

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10 Construction Safety Tips from Experts

Work Gearz

Electrical hazards. Any of the above mentioned hazards can be fatal if proper precautions are not taken at the right time and I am here today with this article to make you aware about all the construction related hazards and safety tips on how to prevent them. Handling chemicals. Collapsing of the trenches. Noise pollution.

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Will Leather Gloves Prevent Electric Shock?

Work Gearz

Almost every type of job that is physically demanding requires you to wear proper safety gloves to avoid severe accidents and injuries. Electric shocks are one of the most dangerous hazards, as they can harm your nerves directly. Leather gloves are widely used as safety work gloves in several workplaces.

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Can Rubber Boots Protect You from Electric Shocks?

Work Gearz

Can you imagine life without electricity? We use electricity on an everyday basis without knowing its consequences. Similarly, there are certain professions in which workers are exposed to electrical wires everyday and that is why their safety becomes extremely important. Can you get electric shock with rubber boots on?

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Process Safety vs. Personal Safety

Safety Services Company

Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?

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Ladder Safety

Safety Services Company

CLIMBING THE LADDER OF SUCCESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LADDER SAFETY. Whether you are gearing up for Christmas, training to be a craftsman or managing a construction firm, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has laid out ladder safety guidelines to ensure your workers stay safe when using this tool.

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