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Winter is well on its way here in the UK and this means that extra precautions are necessary on construction sites across the land because the cold weather brings with it some seasonal hazards.  When it comes to roofing work, the risks are very real, especially when it’s wet and slippery underfoot or when there’s the added danger of thin layers of ice.  Today we’re going to take a look at some of the hazards that are brought by the cold weather and what can be done to minimise the risks involved.

Over the past few weeks we’ve been reporting on a growing trend in the construction industry, and in the roofing sector in particular – the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (aka UAVs and drones) to carry out roof inspections.  At the end of last week’s report, we promised that this week we would bring our readers some information on how to become a drone pilot and forge a cool career in construction without ever having to climb a ladder.  With new, drone-related jobs emerging regularly, now is the best time to embark on the training necessary to fly high in the future.