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SHARE: essential advice for the trades – and your customers

|Date: 14 May, 2020

SHARE: essential advice for the trades – and your customers

This week the government published guidelines on how the building trades can work safely, particularly th ...

This week the government published guidelines on how the building trades can work safely, particularly those working in people's homes. We've produced this handy infographic that summarises the advice ...

14 May, 2020
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Working safely post-lockdown

|Date: 14 May, 2020

Working safely post-lockdown

Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, shares his top tips on how the trades can continue to wo ...

Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, shares his top tips on how the trades can continue to work effectively and safely with both suppliers and customers. Many roofing installers have conti ...

14 May, 2020
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How training has improved safety when working at height

|Date: 23 March, 2020

How training has improved safety when working at height

We speak to Paul Bruton, product development director at WernerCo, who reflects on how working at height ...

We speak to Paul Bruton, product development director at WernerCo, who reflects on how working at height has changed during his four decades in the industry, and the positive role training has had in ...

23 March, 2020
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Free for all April 2020

|Date: 18 March, 2020

Free for all April 2020

Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter ev ...

Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter every single competition from the April issue simply by filling in your details at the bottom of ...

18 March, 2020
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3 pairs of Sievi safety boots to win

|Date: 18 March, 2020

3 pairs of Sievi safety boots to win

The new Sievi Terrain High S3 safety boot features Sievi FlexEnergy, which absorbs kinetic energy and ret ...

The new Sievi Terrain High S3 safety boot features Sievi FlexEnergy, which absorbs kinetic energy and returns 55 per cent of the energy to the wearer – giving you a real spring in your step. The boot ...

18 March, 2020
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Is your beard increasing your risks on site?

|Date: 12 March, 2020

Is your beard increasing your risks on site?

Facial hair is affecting respiratory protection for construction workers and employers need to address th ...

Facial hair is affecting respiratory protection for construction workers and employers need to address the issue, argues George Elliott, senior application engineer for the Personal Safety Division at ...

12 March, 2020
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WATCH: how thermal imaging cameras can combat fires

|Date: 24 February, 2020

WATCH: how thermal imaging cameras can combat fires

Insurance company Zurich is calling on contractors to use thermal imaging cameras to help cut the number ...

Insurance company Zurich is calling on contractors to use thermal imaging cameras to help cut the number of fires sparked by hot work. Hot work – such as grinding, welding and torching – is a major ca ...

24 February, 2020
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3 Werner Work Platforms to win

|Date: 19 February, 2020

3 Werner Work Platforms to win

The Werner lightweight 79025 Aluminium PRO Work Platform is designed for comfort and ease of use. The Eas ...

The Werner lightweight 79025 Aluminium PRO Work Platform is designed for comfort and ease of use. The Easy-Grab handle in the centre of the platform allows for convenient transportation, whilst the sl ...

19 February, 2020
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Don’t take your hearing for granted

|Date: 11 February, 2020

Don’t take your hearing for granted

Peter Dumigan, MD of Hultafors Group UK, offers some sound advice on hearing protection. Hearing damage c ...

Peter Dumigan, MD of Hultafors Group UK, offers some sound advice on hearing protection. Hearing damage caused by exposure to noise at work is permanent and incurable, with research estimating that ov ...

11 February, 2020
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3 pairs of JCB safety boots to win

|Date: 18 December, 2019

3 pairs of JCB safety boots to win

The Backhoe Black Boot enters the JCB workwear range with a safety rating: EN ISO 20345:2011 S3 SRC. The ...

The Backhoe Black Boot enters the JCB workwear range with a safety rating: EN ISO 20345:2011 S3 SRC. The boot itself is lightweight with a composite toecap and midsole making it comfortable for all-da ...

18 December, 2019
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