Catherine Hickabottom

Catherine joined the team in 2021 and specialises in Health and Safety content. She formerly worked as a solicitor and draws on her previous legal experience to provide informative and engaging articles on a variety of Health and Safety topics.

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What is Scaffolding Safety for Working at Height?

Site Safety

Scaffolding is temporary structure used to gain access to work at height. Discover some of the scaffolding safety requirements here.

by Catherine Hickabottom

Jul 20, 2023

6 min read

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Banksman Signals: Free Poster

Workplace Safety

Banksmen usually use hand signals to communicate clearly with drivers or operators. Learn about the hand signals commonly used by banksmen here.

by Catherine Hickabottom

Nov 28, 2022

4 min read

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What is ACOP L8 and How Does it Apply to Legionella?

Health and Hygiene Risk Assessment

If you are a duty holder, it is important to be aware of and follow the ACOP L8 guidance. Learn about your responsibilities regarding Legionella here.

by Catherine Hickabottom

Oct 18, 2021

5 min read