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Hellberg Safety – Advanced Personal Protective Equipment

Hellberg Secure Active Helmet

Hellberg Safety products are developed and independently tested in 'real-life' situations for optimal performance to deliver products that are comfortable and reliable in any risk environment.

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Is Off-site Construction the Future?

Is Off-site Construction the Future of Construction

Off-site construction is the completion of elements or components for a structure at another location in a factory environment. The many advantages to this method, including reduced carbon emissions and shorter construction time plausibly outweigh the disadvantages.

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Track your tools & equipment with Hilti’s ON!Track

Track your tools

  Roger Bisby finds out more about Hilti’s ON!Track equipment management system which allows you to track your tools giving complete clarity into what equipment you have, where it is, who is using it, and when it needs maintenance. With this information at your fingertips Hilti says you can efficiently get your equipment where it needs to be — keeping …

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HSE inspectors to target construction sites

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Construction projects across Britain are being urged to act now to ensure the health and safety of their workers is protected as the second phase of a targeted inspection initiative gets underway this week. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says 43 workers were fatally injured in 2015/16, and an estimated ten times that number died from construction related ill-health, …

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Eye protection: A site for sore eyes or a vision for safety?

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Every year, construction workers suffer from eye injuries ranging from temporary sight loss to long-term impaired vision and even blindness. Julien Clair, product manager for eyewear at Honeywell Industrial Safety, outlines the key measures required for effective eye protection.   What are the hazards? Construction sites create a significant risk for eye injuries. Every day, workers face a myriad of …

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HSS launch at £2.5bn Wood Wharf site

hss canary wharf

HSS Hire, the tool and equipment hire company, has launched two new ‘pop-up’ shops at the new £2.5bn Canary Wharf district development site, giving the 470 construction workers on the site instant access to a huge range of tools and equipment. The multibillion pound complex in the Isle of Dogs, has been designed to provide a new residential led, mixed …

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Focus on Propping and Needling Systems

Propping and Needling

Julianna Williams, Managing Director at Site Equipment Ltd, offers advice on the use of propping and needling techniques in refurbishment projects.

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Getting Rid of Harmful Dust Without Stopping Building Work

Getting Rid of Harmful Dust

Dust control on building sites is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. As awareness grows about construction dust's risks to worker health and site productivity, modern approaches are evolving to address the challenge head-on.

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Rocket House: An Ingenious Idea

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Rocket Houses were specialised structures built primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries to store lifesaving rocket apparatus for maritime rescues along the nation’s perilous coastlines.

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Top Continuous Inkjet Printer for Construction Professionals: Precision Meets Durability

Continuous Inkjet Printer

In the demanding construction industry, the ability to label materials and equipment with precision and durability can significantly impact project timelines and safety. Construction professionals require tools to withstand harsh conditions, while delivering high-quality prints for safety signage, equipment labelling, and inventory management. This is exactly where a Continuous Inkjet Printer can come into play.

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Tool Theft Leaves Skill Builder Devastated | What Went Wrong?

Tool Theft

Real Life Tool Theft Experience - In this video, Sam and Jen share details of a break-in at their rural workshop, where their tools were stolen. They suspect thieves discovered their location through social media. Despite having CCTV, the burglars avoided detection by exploiting blind spots. Sam regrets not setting the alarm before leaving on holiday and emphasises the importance of marking tools for recovery. He’s now upgrading security with reinforced doors, more cameras, and motion sensors. Skill Builder surprises Sam with a new impact driver and a driveway alarm. The video also advises on protecting geolocation data in photos and offers tool-marking tips.

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What Is a Gas Detection Wearable?

Gas Detection

What is a gas detection wearable? What are the benefits of connected safety technology? Here are answers to those questions.

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3 Common Problems With Acoustic Hangers

Acoustic hangers with insufficient misalignment capability

Acoustic hangers are a standard solution, but they often don’t perform in the way intended, leaving you scratching your head when noise problems persist.

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Land And Property Development Preparation – 3 Top Factors

Property Development

Nationwide’s latest house price report reveals that the annual rate of property prices in the UK dropped to 9.5% in September from 10% in August. Understanding the price changes in the housing market is key to making the most of your property development project.

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