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Workforce training

Improving Environmental Hazard Spotting

The Challenge At our site, reporting of environmental near misses and close calls were poor and it was clear many of the operatives were struggling to identify what environmental hazards might actually be and toolbox talks and posters were not working. Training was needed – but for a 300 strong diverse workforce how could we develop effective training? Many on…

Carbon Reduction Toolbox Talk

This contractor has developed a specific Carbon Reduction toolbox talk for their workforce. This toolbox talk included practical tips and actions ranging from energy efficiency, waste management, sustainable transportation, and responsible procurement to employee and operative engagement as well as detailing the benefits of carbon reduction actions. To find out more, click the link below.

Workforce Carbon Toolbox Talks

Carbon can be used in a number of different ways on construction sites and while there is a vast amount of resources coming available for management level to look at strategy of reducing carbon on construction projects there is less available to bring the conversation to the general workforce. With a lack of toolbox talks aimed at the workforce which include…

Carbon Focus Group

This contractor has established a ‘Carbon Focus Group’ to develop an inclusive approach to generating discussions at all levels in the company. The new focus group has already developed a carbon specific toolbox talk that has been rolled out on site to educate and inspire the workforce to think about ways of reducing carbon. A number of initiatives were discussed…

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