Raising the Bar in Buried Services Safety 2025

Raising the Bar in Buried Services Safety – 2025

Raising the Bar in Buried Services Safety – 2025 Over the last few months, DWJ Harkin, a leading construction and civil engineering organisation located in Birmingham, has taken impressive steps to enhance its knowledge, strengthen management systems, and remain proactive in working safely around utilities. Their goal? To simply develop

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Training Administrator Course – Whats Not to Like

Training Administrator Course – What’s Not to Like?

Training Administrator Course – What’s Not to Like? At PGL, we are committed to providing a range of courses, training programmes, and NVQs to ensure workforce safety, business compliance, and sector-wide knowledge across industries like construction, retail, manufacturing and more. A crucial part of any business strategy is determining how

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What Does a Good Site Audit Look Like in Construction?

What Does a Good Site Audit Look Like in Construction? The Importance of Site Audits Site audits play a crucial role in maintaining safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in the construction industry. Conducted regularly, they ensure that standards are upheld, risks are identified, and corrective measures are implemented promptly. A

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Individuals Working Alone in Construction: Risks and Precautions

Individuals Working Alone in Construction: Risks and Precautions Introduction to Lone Working in Construction In the construction industry, individual working alone is a reality for many professionals. Individual working alone refers to situations where workers perform tasks without close or direct supervision. This can occur in various scenarios, such as

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How to Choose The Best Streetworks Training Provider

How to Choose The Best Streetworks Training Provider? Finding the right training provider for streetworks can seem like an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be. When searching for a high-quality streetworks training provider, take the time to conduct thorough research. Making an informed decision will help you maximise

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Why a CAT and Genny Alone Wont Stop You Hitting Those Services

Why a CAT and Genny Alone Won’t Stop You Hitting Those Services

Why a CAT and Genny Alone Won’t Stop You Hitting Those Services Even today, utility strikes remain a persistent challenge for many contractors. It’s estimated there are around 60,000 strikes each year—and that’s only the reported cases. Often, discussions about strikes focus on the Cat and Genny. It’s typically about

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12 Things to Know About Street Works Reassessment Training

12 Things to Know About Street Works Reassessment Training Street works reassessment, also known as streetworks refresher training, is a required course for road workers seeking to renew their NRSWA Street works certificate, which is valid for five years. This training ensures that both street works operatives and supervisors are

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PGL Midlands: NPORS Training for Plant Equipment Safety

PGL Midlands: NPORS Training for Plant Equipment Safety Plant, lifting, and general equipment are essential in many workplaces—without them, we simply wouldn’t get the job done. However, without proper training, testing, and support, there’s a higher risk of accidents and poorly trained personnel. It’s crucial to choose the right training

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NPORS: Quality Training & Certification for your Workforce

NPORS: Quality Training & Certification for Empowering Workforce In the construction industry, heavy machinery operation, training, and certifications are valuable assets for your business. The National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS) ensures your staff receive comprehensive training and certification for plant and construction machine operators. So, what is NPORS, what

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