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Plant pest and disease factsheets released by Defra
The value of the factsheets is having reliable information to refer to whilst out on site.
Aches, pains and strains in construction campaign launched
Employers have a legal duty to protect their workers from ill health, find out how the HSE will be targeting construction sites to raise awareness for health issues in relation to moving and handling materials.
Research shows bees active in woodland tree-tops
Shaded woodland interiors have previously been discounted by experts as poor foraging habitats for sun-loving bees.
Lung cancer awareness month
Landscape contractors involved in construction of hard landscapes are likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS), which can cause lung cancer and other serious respirable diseases.
The importance of mental health first aid
Statistics reveal the scale of the problem: 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in England each year.
Road safety researchers seek industry help
Researchers are currently seeking people who drive as part of their job, who are willing to complete a questionnaire which will help researchers understand how people who drive for work perceive safety and find out more about safety regulations within the places of work.
HSE advise ear loop respirators do not provide protection as respiratory protective equipment
To ensure adequate protection for individual wearers, the HSE recommend all right-fitting RPE should be fit tested by a competent assessor as part of the selection process.
Risk assessment and method statement templates available for free
Association members are reminded a suite of risk assessments are available to download for free from the BALI website.
Sale of horticultural peat to be banned by 2024
The Government has announced sales of bagged peat to amateur gardeners in England will be banned by 2024 and pledged to continue to work closely with the professional horticulture sector on speeding up their transition to peat-free alternatives ahead of a ban.
Preventing access by unauthorised persons to a construction site
Technical Officer Owen Baker discusses the importance of ensuring construction sites are suitably secure.