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Slips and trips are commonplace in the roofing industry and every single year thousands of slip- and trip-related safety incidents occur, many without injury, while others result in injuries, some of which are serious or life-threatening.  While a trip at ground level can be dangerous in some instances, a slip or trip when working on a roof involves the potential for a fall from height.  Today we’re going to take a look at some of the measures that can be taken to reduce the incidence of slips and trips, especially during unpredictable weather conditions when it’s even more important that c

Last week we brought you some information about asbestos, a deadly substance that continues to plague the construction industry here in the UK, despite the total ban on the use of asbestos and asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in 1999.  Asbestos is particularly relevant for the roofing industry companies and workers as it was a popular material for roofing (especially flat roofs) for many years and any company that is taking on repair or refurmishment of roofs needs to be aware of asbestos, the dangers it presents and what to do when it’s discovered durintg the course of work.  Today we