Congratulations to everyone on another Zero Harm week last week, but with more snow and wintery conditions hitting much of the UK this week everyone is encouraged to take extra care. 

Please keep yourselves, your families and colleagues safe:

• Review weather forecasts before travelling and, where severe conditions are forecast, only travel if essential.
• If travelling on the road ensure your vehicle is well maintained and carry the necessary emergency equipment; ice scraper and de-icer, charged mobile phone and charger, torch and spare batteries, jump leads, warm clothes/blankets, high visibility clothing, good footwear, first aid kit, food/drink, shovel and warning triangle.
• As a pedestrian, always wear warm clothing and suitable footwear, take care to follow designated routes and always use the handrail on steps and stairways; encourage family members to wear something bright/reflective if out walking or cycling after dark.
• Site teams are encouraged to monitor the weather conditions ensuring arrangements are in place to keep walkways clear of snow/ice if necessary, and to keep work activities under review to ensure no one is exposed to unnecessary risk… STOP, THINK & CHECK!