Health & Safety News
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If you’ve been involved in a construction project recently, you’ll have heard the term Principal Designer. But in our experience, it’s one of the most misunderstood roles in the industry, and one of the most important. … Read more

Many employers are aware they must manage health and safety in their workplace, but fewer realise they are legally required to appoint a “competent person” to help them do so. Whether you run a construction company, … Read more

This month we were pleased to welcome a group of site managers from Transport for London (TfL) to our training centre in Hainault to complete their Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification. The course had … Read more

MAST Safety is pleased to announce that we have been appointed as Health & Safety Consultants to Commercial Insulation Services Ltd (CIS) on the prestigious The Bishops Avenue construction project in Hampstead Heath. The development is … Read more

Construction sites present unique fire risks: Temporary electrics Hot works Fuel storage Rapidly changing layouts Multiple contractors Under CDM regulations, fire planning must form part of the Construction Phase Plan. Our CDM Consultancy services ensure fire … Read more

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places clear legal duties on the person responsible for fire safety in any non-domestic premises. That person is referred to throughout the legislation as the Responsible Person, and understanding … Read more

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment in place. But one of the most common questions we’re asked is: “How often does it … Read more

Mental health is no longer a “nice to have” in the workplace. It is a fundamental part of good health, safety and people management. While many organisations now focus on wellbeing initiatives and stress awareness, far … Read more

Falls from height continue to be one of the leading causes of fatal and serious injuries in the UK construction industry. Despite clear guidance, improved equipment, and greater awareness, incidents involving ladders, scaffolds, roofs and fragile … Read more