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Top 10 safety tips for Plasterers
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Top 10 safety tips for Plasterers

Construction sites –­ large and small, commercial, or dom...

Written by Phil Ainley
September 14, 2023
what insurance should my builder have
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What insurance should my builder have?

As a consumer it can be enough just to think about your own ...

Written by Phil Ainley
January 2, 2023
How builders can minimise their risks
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How builders can minimise the risks they face

Few industries face a similar variety and volume of risks as...

Written by Phil Ainley
November 9, 2022
electrician insurance
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Professional risks electricians need to know and how to safeguard against them

Electricians are exposed to some serious professional risks ...

Written by Phil Ainley
October 3, 2022
what is tools insurance. what does tools insurance cover
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What is tools insurance?

Tool theft is common across the construction and enginee...

Written by Phil Ainley
October 3, 2022
painter and decorator insurance feature image
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7 reasons why painters & decorators need tradesman insurance

Painting and decorating is a highly skilled profession w...

Written by Phil Ainley
August 24, 2022
tradesman professional indemnity insurance feature image
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Why is professional indemnity insurance important to trades professionals?

Dealing with difficult customers and complaints is one of th...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 27, 2022
Risks of not having Tradesman Insurance
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Risks of not carrying Tradesman Insurance

Tradespeople are vital components in our society as they can...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 25, 2022
subcontractor agreement
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How trades can protect their businesses when hiring subcontractors

As a trades business you will likely take on projects for wh...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 25, 2022
tips to reduce building site theft feature image
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Top tips to reduce construction site theft

As a trades professional, especially if you work as a builde...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 15, 2022
Contractors All Risks insurance feature image
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Contractors all risks insurance explained

As a trades professional you’ll need to carry public l...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 30, 2022
contract works insurance
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Contract works insurance explained

Many business owners have limited understanding of exactly w...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 28, 2022
bonafide vs labour only subcontractors
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Key differences between labour-only subcontractors (LOSCs) and bona-fide subcontractors (BFSCs) and how it affects your insurance

When you run your own business, you cannot be too carefu...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 17, 2022
tradesman with his work van
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What insurance does a tradesman need?

Discover the instance when as a trades professional you coul...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 17, 2022
A person about to trip over a cable tie at work
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Accident books: what they are and when you need one

Accidents can happen in almost any job, from the safest ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
May 12, 2022
A tradesperson driving a van for work purposes
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Driving a van for work: rules and regulations

Lots of people in the UK rely on a van for work, particularl...

Written by Katherine Ducie
April 29, 2022
a tradesperson carrying a large piece of wood on a construction site
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Manual handling risks – a guide for tradespeople

Each occupation comes with its own set of risks and dangers,...

Written by Phil Ainley
January 31, 2022
construction worker sat in a work van
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How to secure your work van

Many workers rely on a van, from window cleaners and plumber...

Written by Caunce O'Hara
September 21, 2021
Tradesman completing job with tools on site
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Top tips for keeping your tools safe

For many tradespeople, tools are essential for their job. Wi...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 11, 2020