In our recent blog on road safety in the scaffolding sector, we talked about the risks that sit between sites — the vehicles, the loads, the early starts, and the pressure to keep programmes moving.
This follow-up checklist is designed to help scaffolding contractors take a step back and assess their transport compliance properly.
When scaffolding contractors think about risk, attention naturally turns to the structure itself, design integrity, safe erection, scaffolding inspections and site controls. But one of the most significant risks in the scaffolding sector often happens away from the scaffold. It happens on the road. Read more
Construction sites are inherently high-risk environments. Flammable materials, temporary structures, hot works and evolving layouts mean that fire can ignite and spread rapidly if risks are not properly controlled. The consequences can be devastating, placing workers, the public and the entire project at risk. Read more
A recent prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has once again highlighted the serious consequences of failing to properly manage work at height risks in construction.
Richardson-Hill provide exceptional health & safety consultancy services to businesses across London and the South East. Whether you’re a small workplace or a multi-site organisation, we help you meet legal duties, improve safety culture, and protect your people, brand and operations.
After more than 20 years in this business, I’ve seen countless sites and worked with hundreds of teams. I can tell you with absolute certainty that the old way of thinking about safety – as a box to tick – is dead. And frankly, it’s a good thing.
With a history that spans over 75 years, Richardson-Hill Limited (RHL) has been at the very heart of the UK’s health and safety landscape. Read more
