Dust in Construction: the Silent Killer
Posted on: Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018
When working in construction, there various controls and procedures you should follow to ensure the health and safety of all workers. Whilst there are a lot of safety procedures in place to prevent workplace accidents, the precautions for protecting workers’ health are often harder to pin down. This is despite long-term, work-related health issues affecting […]
How to Reduce Dust and Its Harmful Effects When Drilling Concrete
Posted on: Monday, October 3rd, 2016
When you’re drilling or sawing concrete, you can find yourself falling prey to a torrent of harmful dust. Methods to reduce dust and protect people from its harmful effects are of great importance. You must be familiar with these before drilling. Concrete Drilling Services are well versed in all manner of health and safety procedures, […]
What the new ISO 45001 standard means for the diamond drilling and construction industries
Posted on: Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
Ahead of the publication of the ISO 45001 standard later this year, this month we’ll be outlining exactly what the introduction of this new health and safety ruling will mean for not only the diamond drilling / concrete cutting and construction industries, but across a whole host of industries going forward. Development Currently, the […]
How to Drill a Wall Without Hitting Something You Shouldn’t
Posted on: Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
Drilling through a wall is a dangerous aspect of construction, especially if you don’t have the correct equipment. It’s almost impossible to tell what’s behind that seemingly safe structure and hitting a water pipe, electrical wire, or gas pipe can lead to disaster. At Concrete Drilling Services, we always recommend that you hire a professional […]
The common health and safety risks associated with construction work
Posted on: Friday, May 15th, 2015
When carrying out any construction work, it is important to note that there are various things to take into account in terms of the health and safety risks posed by your activity. Here, we discuss a few of the serious risks that are posed by construction work. Asbestos Asbestos is a serious cause for […]