As of February 27th this year, 27 Australian workers have been killed on construction sites. Last year, the number of people fatally injured was 162, while in 2018, this number stood at 144. If you are a construction-related business owner, you should be mindful of these statistics. Lack of safety measures may lead to injuries or even death on your construction site. This may further lead to unnecessary litigation and increased financial liabilities. As a responsible business owner, you may order the following kinds of safety wear for your workers. Hard hats These hats are worn by workers to protect…
Author: Charlie Proctor
Deemed to be a national crisis by some industry experts and costing the UK economy £1.5 billion a year according to a report published in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the shortages of workers in STEM sectors are a significant point of concern. But could improving and developing STEM apprenticeships be the solution? Apprenticeships are rocketing as a recruitment option for most UK industries. But perhaps due to their focus on offering hands-on and practical learning processes, apprenticeship programmes are ideally suited to STEM — science, technology, engineering, and maths — sectors. Alongside high voltage coil manufacturer, Houghton International, we’ll…
Family-owned national Construction Company breathes new life into an already established flooring business. Food Sector Construction, a Grimsby-based company who specialise in construction and maintenance project in hygiene conscious industries, has acquired Ludaflors—formerly based in Louth, Lincolnshire and established in the 1980’s. The business supplies and installs commercial and domestic flooring solutions nationwide, the move to acquire Ludaflors first started mid-way through 2020. On the acquisition, Food Sector Construction Director, Sharon Brown said, “We are delighted to welcome Ludaflors to our family. Ludaflors already have a talented team in place, so the business’s day-to-day running will largely remain the same and…
Every year, one out of every fifty homeowners file a claim for freezing or water damage, accounting for approximately 24% of all homeowner insurance claims. Water damage is inconvenient. Water damage may take many different forms, ranging from broken pipes to an overflowing toilet which is due to the spontaneous changes in the weather around Medford. If you have water damage, you should consider calling a restoration company because doing it yourself may aggravate the situation. With so many water restoration companies to pick from, you must be cautious when selecting water restoration professionals. Considers the following things before hiring…
Anna Branecka started her journey with SkyBlue in May 2020, taking on the role of part-time hoist operator at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project in Smethwick – since then she has excelled on all fronts, growing into a qualified and trusted leader. The hospital is set to transform healthcare in Sandwell and Birmingham, bringing together teams who provide acute and emergency care, servicing thousands in the West Midlands region. SkyBlue, part of the Fortel group, has supported the project since inception and has a number of staff on site, from handyman roles to welfare operatives and labourer positions. Anna’s enthusiasm…
You may have seen a defective roof, a pipe leak, or a flood. They all are responsible for the water damage. But have you ever considered why these harms are so severe? Why are they so dangerous, and how do they impact your house? This article explains a variety of ways that water damage can cause severe damage to you and your house. 1) Structure Weakening Excessive water damage may wreak havoc on your home’s structure. It is due to the possibility of water accumulating between the walls, ceiling, or beneath the flooring. The flooring may initially show no signs…
The global online gambling market was estimated to worth more than €50.85 billion in 2018. Given the huge advances in web technologies and smartphone applications, there has been substantial growth. This includes the gambling industry as a whole in terms of the number of players and hours spent. Trends in the global online gaming market With the closure of casinos in some countries and the decline in sports-oriented betting, online gambling is on the rise. The market overview reveals that it is propelled by players such as Playtech, Microgaming, or NetEnt among others. These players are fighting a worldwide commercial…
With a history dating back to an Italian lottery game played in the 1500s, it is fair to say that bingo has stood the test of time. Its status as a mainstream entertainment activity became firmly established during the 20th century, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States. Bingo was the ‘go-to’ social activity for millions of working-class people in both countries, with thousands of venues hosting the game on a regular basis. Changes in consumer habits as the new millennium approached resulted in a rapid decline in bingo’s popularity, but the creation of the internet breathed new life…
Free survey, consultation and itemised quote For new home buyers, Victorian and 1930s home loft conversions London, UK: Good Design & Build announces their September offer. Free site survey, consultation and itemised quote for all loft conversion projects in 2020. This exclusive offer from the design-led home remodeling and Victorian house conversion pioneer in the UK, aims to encourage new home-owners to take up home remodeling, loft conversions, and kitchen extensions that can significantly increase the value of the property. The company is offering a free site survey – an essential part of loft conversions for free to allow customers…
We all know that winning at something makes us feel great, whether that be at our favourite video game, a team sport, or finally landing that promotion at work. That sense of euphoria and confidence that comes along with success is often attributed to a boost in testosterone levels, but is that actually what makes us feel so great? Does winning actually boost our testosterone levels? The Winner Effect According to neuroscientist Ian Robertson, author of the Winner Effect: How Power Affects Your Brain, “success and failure shape us more powerfully than genetics and drugs.” “The winner effect” is a…