If you’re assessing your commercial waste disposal requirements or looking for a contractor to manage the process for you, it\’s important to distinguish between different types of commercial waste! Businesses have a legal requirement to ensure all waste products are handled safely, transported appropriately, and disposed of following Environment Agency rules. However, there can be …
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As a leading supplier of jersey barriers and concrete barrier hire, the Problock team is commonly asked to provide indicative pricing for a hire period. In this article, we\’ll explain the cost variables that apply to help you get an idea about what you should expect to pay (and how you might be able to …
The ProBlock team offers a vast range of commercial and private construction equipment hire, alongside security services for clients throughout the UK. We\’re often asked about grab hire, whether it\’s suited to a particular site, and if it\’s the right solution for a clearance project. Let\’s explain how it works, what\’s included in your grab …
Muck lorries are most commonly used in heavy-duty commercial waste clearance. Typical tasks might include removing heavy objects with a grab lorry truck from a construction site or removing earth and garden waste from a landscaping project. It\’s challenging to put an exact price on the costs of hiring a muck away service since this …
With the UK now on our second lockdown, businesses and construction sites have identified a steep rise in risk factors. Empty properties, lower staffing levels and suspended projects leave premises vulnerable to theft, intruders, and criminal activity. It is more vital than ever to protect your assets, materials and equipment in a time of economic …
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As the year winds down to a close, and workforces across the UK are looking forward to a well-deserved break, for construction managers, some of the most significant risk factors also begin to arise. Construction sites remain one of the most commonly targeted premises for theft and vandalism – and, over the festive holidays, an …
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Construction sites present a risk where moving vehicles, plant and heavy machinery need to function alongside the workforce, tradespeople and visitors – hence the vital need to have rigorous traffic management protocols in place. Here we explain the most crucial risk mitigation factors, and how you can ensure that both traffic and people move around …
Construction sites present a risk where moving vehicles, plant and heavy machinery need to function alongside the workforce, tradespeople and visitors – hence the vital need to have rigorous traffic management protocols in place. Here we explain the most crucial risk mitigation factors, and how you can ensure that both traffic and people move around …
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Carrying out works alongside roads and highways introduces a significantly heightened level of risk, both for workforces and members of the public. To ensure the works are completed safely, contractors must follow the Department for Transport\’s Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice. The Problock team has created this helpful guide to …
Construction sites are busy workplaces often with multiple teams or tradespeople working side by side, so clear health and safety management is essential to ensure working conditions are safe for both workers and the general public. With moving machinery, temporary structures, professional equipment and multiple site hazards, keeping construction sites protected from unauthorised access and …
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