Health & Safety

People often focus on the skills and experience of specialist contractors, but the tools and equipment they use are equally important. Whether diagnosing damp problems, carrying out timber repairs, installing basement waterproofing systems or undertaking structural repairs, specialist property care relies on a wide range of equipment. From conductivity meters and dust extraction systems to

Many people hear words like fungicide, insecticide, or damp-proof cream, and assume that they present significant danger. The truth is, while the products we use to treat property care concerns can be hazardous to health, the risk often comes from how they’re used. Incorrect handling, poor ventilation, or changes to control measures can all affect

In a construction environment, a key part of ensuring safety is providing the tools required to complete a task successfully. Drills and conductivity meters are one part of this, but the type of tool that often goes unnoticed until it’s needed is training. Many work sites shift and change over time, and with it, the

Why Do Contractors Display So Many Logos? Whether you’re researching damp proofing, basement waterproofing, timber treatment, or structural repairs, you’ll often see contractors displaying numerous accreditation logos on their websites, but what do they mean? Are they simply marketing badges, or do they tell you something important about the company you’re considering hiring? In this

Health and safety policies, risk assessments, and training programmes are all important, but they only work when supported by a strong safety culture. In high-risk property environments, where technicians may be working in restricted spaces, occupied properties, damp environments, or at height, safety cannot be treated as a box-ticking exercise. It must become part of

As a property care company, a large share of our work occurs within the homes or commercial properties of our clients. Often, our clients are already living in their homes or occupy their businesses daily, they notice a warning sign of damp or fungal decay, and ask one of our surveyors to attend the property

Health and safety is often associated with construction sites, specialist equipment, and high-risk environments. However, at Timberwise, health and safety extends far beyond the treatment area. Every role within the business faces its own unique risks and responsibilities, whether that’s supporting customers from an office, surveying complex structural environments, or carrying out remedial works on

Health and safety remains a fundamental and ongoing priority across the construction industry. The specialist property maintenance sector is no exception to this. With exposure to hazardous chemicals, working in a variety of environments both domestic and commercial, and working with a wide array of tools and techniques, there are a multitude of things that

June marks the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month. As part of the proceedings, Timberwise are proud to announce the launch of our new health and safety blog series. Timberwise is committed to developing a culture where health and safety are core values, adopted and practiced throughout all levels of the business. Our commitment to