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Carpentry Occupational Health Toolbox Talk

Katy Hall - 22-May-2025

Carpentry presents a range of occupational health hazards that workers should be aware of. These include the inhalation of wood dust, injuries from manual handling, falls from elevated positions, and potential contact with hazardous chemicals and asbestos. Implementing robust safety protocols, notably the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), is key to reducing these risks.

This article takes a closer look at the primary risks and recommended safety measures, providing a list of key topics for your toolbox talks.

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What is a Carpentry Contract Lift?

Katy Hall - 13-May-2025

A "contract lift" in carpentry refers to a comprehensive service where the Specialist Carpentry Contractor, such as SC4 Carpenters Ltd, works with the crane provider to assume full responsibility for the entire lifting operation, managing the lift with the crane provider and crane operator.

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Unlocking Potential: The Advantages of Neurodiversity in Construction

Katy Hall - 08-May-2025

Embracing neurodiversity in construction offers significant benefits like increased productivity, innovation, and a broader talent pool, while also promoting job satisfaction and social equity. To fully leverage these advantages, companies need to raise awareness, adapt the work environment, foster inclusive communication, and understand legal obligations, ultimately unlocking the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals for greater success.

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Carpenters In Basingstoke: Red Flags To Watch Out For

Katy Hall - 06-May-2025

Basingstoke is home to many experienced and highly professional carpenters – we have worked with our fair share. However, as the centre of a diverse and complex range of new build construction projects, it’s important for contractors building in the Basingstoke area to be aware of several red flags when sourcing a carpentry and joinery partner.

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Mental Health in Construction

30-Apr-2025

This report by On The Tools, published in March 2023, found that 93% of UK tradespeople have been impacted by mental ill health in some way, with 73% of all UK tradespeople surveyed experiencing mental ill health right now or in the past. A further 20% hadn’t personally experienced mental ill health but knew another tradesperson who had.

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What Projects Most Benefit From Commercial Painting And Decorating Contractors?

Katy Hall - 29-Apr-2025

Commercial painting and decorating contractors work side by side with other construction professionals to deliver a high standard of finish to new and restored properties. But which types of projects stand to benefit most from a commercial painting and decorating service? Read on to find out:

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