A single missed scaffold inspection can void your safety records, halt a project, and leave you personally liable under UK law. The weekly check isn’t a nicety — it’s a statutory duty, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is clear on the timing. This guide explains the 7-day rule, who is allowed to inspect, […]
A frayed lift chain. A leaking hydraulic hose. A brake that travels too far. Any one shuts a site down — or worse. The right forklift inspection checklist catches the fault before the first lift, and keeps you on the right side of LOLER and PUWER. HSE figures show forklifts are involved in around a […]
Equipment fault reporting isn’t a box-ticking exercise — it’s one of the most critical processes on any construction site. When faults go undetected or unreported, the consequences range from expensive downtime and failed compliance audits to serious accidents and significant legal liability. In this post, we’ll cover what poor fault reporting is really costing your […]
