Articles by Harry Haines

Don’t Skimp on Health & Safety

The final instalment of the Definitive Guide to Health and Safety in the Construction Industry. CMT will cover the major health & safety risk facing the industry and how they can be best avoided. Working at height safely HSE found in 2015/2016 that just over a quarter of workplace fatalities were caused by a ...

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The complete guide to Diamond Blades

We have created the complete guide to diamond blades, so you don't have to. This blog will cover what a diamond blade is, how best to use diamond blades, and how to remain safe when using diamond blades. What is a diamond blade? When needing to tackle the cutting of particularly hard or abrasive materials, it’s...

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How to choose the best PPE for different risks and hazards.

At CMT we’re committed to providing the construction industry and other sectors with world leading Personal Protection Equipment to keep the workforce safe and companies compliant with Health & Safety Law. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in Construction Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) does exactly what it says on...

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Site Safety in Construction: The Definitive Guide for Excellence

CMT is committed to promoting site safety in construction. We have published our definitive guide for health and safety in the construction industry. Working in construction presents a host of risks to workers health and safety. The fast-paced, busy and ever-changing environment of most construction sites makes it a...

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Women's Influence on the Construction Industry

Many perceive the constructions industry as a man's world, with heavy lifting, sweat and a builder's bum here and there. But this view of the industry is quickly growing outdated. More and more women are joining the construction workforce, and their presence on teams across all areas of the industry is a force for good. ...

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The Importance of Safety Signage

Safety signage has become ingrained into our society and plays a critical role in keeping workplaces safe and free from injury. This blog will outline just how vital safety signage is. Safety signage is everywhere You’ll see it in the workplace, in coffee shops and libraries, supermarkets and airports, anywhere where there ...

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National Apprenticeship Week 2021

This week is the 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week, a week to celebrate apprenticeships, learn about the work done by employers and apprentices, and to connect people and promote a mutually beneficial career pathway. Apprenticeships are a bringing together of learning and working. An apprentice works directly for a ...

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A Giveaway Worth Shouting About

A bundle worth £1500 is within your grasp! By this point, we hope you have already liked the giveaway post, shared the post and tagged three connections. Well, if that's the case you're almost there! You will come across a banner at the bottom of this page where you can enter your email address. Plugin your details there and...

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Introducing Our New Northern Distribution Centre

We are expanding our VIP 2-hour delivery service into the North of the UK. Our new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Manchester improves our industry-leading service. Our Manchester depot is no pop-up stock holding. It boasts a larger square foot than any of our distribution centres and a product ...

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Lockdown 3: Latest Industry News

Lockdown number 3 is well underway, and despite the fact we all hoped to be out of the woods by now, it's more important than ever that workplaces keep up with a high standard of Covid safe practice. The first lockdown came with regulations that allowed construction work to continue despite concerns and pushback from those in ...

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Site Security - Prevention Over Intervention

Site security is a top priority on a construction site. Intrusions and thefts affect up to 92% of the industry and can lead to severe setbacks when equipment needs replacing and damage needs fixing. Tools, equipment, and machinery are costly, making them both a keen target for thieves and an expensive thing to ...

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Join The Ecobricks Community

450 years. That’s how long it takes, on average, for a plastic bottle to biodegrade completely. To put that into perspective, if a young William Shakespeare had enjoyed a modern bottle of coke back in 1569, that bottle would only just be breaking down today. This highlights two things. Firstly, it’s very easy to overlook ...

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