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The dangers of asbestos: What you need to know

There are over 5000 asbestos related disease deaths per year currently in the UK, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. We’d like to give you some basic information on th...
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Working with heavy machinery and managing traffic on-site can be risky. But with the right checks and planning, we can keep everyone safe. Daily machinery checks Before starting work ea...
 
There are over 5000 asbestos related disease deaths per year currently in the UK, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. We’d like to give you some basic information on th...
 
Using demolition machinery can be dangerous if it’s not handled correctly or by trained operators. Mistakes often happen when training is missed or safety checks are skipped. By making su...
 
The HazardCo App has a new Plant/Machinery Pre-Start tool! It’s a quick and easy way to do pre-start checks on various plant and machinery such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and excavator...
 
We get it — figuring out what to do after an incident or near miss on-site can feel a bit overwhelming. One of the most common things our Advisory Team hears is, “Do I need to report this...
 
Hand and finger injuries are one of the most common injuries on-site. Over the last year, HazardCo has received 4599 incident reports – 720 of those were hand or finger injuries. That hig...
 
It’s never good to find out the hard way that there was a gas, power, water, or communications line buried right where you needed to put something on your site! Safe excavation practices ...
 
Worksites tend to be filled with constant noise from tools and machinery. Work-related hearing loss is a real threat for many who spend the majority of their working lives on-site. While ...
 
Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) is essential gear for protecting you from inhaling hazardous substances. In this blog, we’ll explore the important role of RPE, whether you are deal...
 
Whether you’re carrying out extensions, renovations, large landscaping jobs, or you are engaging contractors or have clients living/working on-site, HazardCo can help.  First, you'll n...
 
After years of helping builders in New Zealand and Australia, we’re thrilled to announce that HazardCo is now live in the UK! We know health and safety can be a bit of a headache for buil...
 
The construction industry is the most dangerous in Great Britain, with more work-related deaths than any other industry, like manufacturing, transport, or farming. This means that when co...