When thinking about construction site injuries, cuts, falls, or heavy lifting are often the things that first come to mind. Yet, burn injuries are also a critical concern as thousands of construction workers face burn risks every year.
In our latest ‘focus on safety’ blog, we’ll explore the common causes of burn injuries, what to do in the event of a burn and outline what can be done to reduce the risk.
Last week, the Labour government presented its first Budget for the country in 14 years, introducing a range of measures that they claim will restore stability to the nation’s finances while investing in public services.
As she delivered this Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used building analogies like ‘fix the foundations’ and ‘rebuild Britain’, but what will the changes mean for construction and the built environment? In this week’s blog, we’ll outline some of the key points.
Sheriff Construction is proud to support Higgins Partnerships in delivering 134 new homes on the former site of Hartopp Point and Lannoy Point, Fulham.
This exciting project, commissioned by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, focuses on creating high-quality, energy-efficient homes built to the rigorous Passivhaus Classic Standards. As a key contributor, Sheriff Brickworks and the Sheriff Construction’s roofing teams are helping to bring this sustainable development to life. Read on for more details.
As the clock go back by one hour this coming weekend, some people may be relishing in the idea of an extra hour’s sleep. For construction workers, however, the shortening of daylight hours comes with the challenge of spending at least part of their day working and/or commuting in the dark.
In this week’s blog, we’ll explore how this time of year affects construction workers, the dangers of fatigue and how to stay safe when working or travelling in the dark.