Aug 19, 2022
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Jocelyn Mckinney
Understanding the Health and Safety Risks of Employee Burnout
In the construction industry — where occupational safety hazards and working overtime to meet tight deadlines can happen — mental health issues are becoming increasingly more pronounced. This unfortunately means that construction workers have the highest suicide rate of any industry. Despite this, Liverpool World reports that 75% of these workers feel that not enough […]
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Aug 17, 2022
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Jamie Griffiths
Engaging Employees to Build a Powerful Safety Culture
Is there a connection between workplace safety culture and company profits? In short — yes. According to research by the Centre of Safety Research, Leiden University, fostering an effective safety culture is a worthwhile endeavour — both in terms of lives and in terms of profits. This article will cover the key elements of an […]
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Jul 25, 2022
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Adrian A.
Workplace Incident Statistics in the UK Construction Sector
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the UK, with some of the highest levels of workplace injury, according to statistics from the HSE. Thus, employers in construction must have a deep understanding of the most common hazards and risks in construction workplaces. This awareness should allow for effective risk management. […]
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Jul 12, 2022
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Adrian A.
How to Move from Paper to Digital Inspections in 5 Simple Steps
At a recent industry trade show, the Vatix team spoke to many people who said their organisations still conduct inspections with pen and paper. Even more interesting is that everyone complained about how unmanageable it was to conduct paper inspections. It’s not surprising that people are frustrated. After all, there are many disadvantages to using […]
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Jun 28, 2022
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Adrian A.
How to Make Asset Maintenance Easier and More Efficient
Maintaining equipment such as vehicles, tools, machinery, and digital devices is vital for profitability. When companies stay on top of keeping these assets in optimal condition, they can minimise incidents that disrupt their operational processes, reduce the costs of replacing assets, and accelerate toward their business goals. This article will explore what an asset maintenance […]
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Jun 14, 2022
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Adrian A.
How to Radically Improve Near Miss Reporting in Any Organisation
Near misses can provide valuable insight into improving workplace safety. They should be taken seriously and treated as if they were accidents so you can improve your organisation's health and safety performance. Let's dive deep into understanding what a near miss is, why it's essential to report them, why some employees don't report them, and […]
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May 26, 2022
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Adrian A.
Real Estate Property Inspection: Checklist, Tips & Tools
Whether you’re an independent certified property inspector or you’re part of a company that manages property inspections routinely, conducting property inspections can be a handful to manage. Even experienced property inspectors can feel overwhelmed by the amount of processes needed to meet a high standard of performance. This is where it can be handy to […]
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May 9, 2022
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Adrian A.
4 Most Common Types of Property Inspections
A property inspection is a detailed examination whose primary objective is to determine the condition of the property. There are many different types of property inspections. Each type usually also has a specific purpose, such as determining if any corrective or preventive actions are needed, evaluating the property’s safety, or evaluating its condition prior to […]
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