Safety & Compliance
How Oxford Plastics Supports Safer Streets Across the US
Across the United States, contractors, utility teams and municipal authorities face increasing pressure to keep workers safe,...
The Kit List That Keeps Your Team Safe (and You Covered)
When it comes to running a safe, compliant, and efficient site, the right kit can make all the difference. From managing foot...
OSHA's Definition of a 'Competent Person'
If you're overseeing safety, compliance, or site operations, it’s important to understand the OSHA definition of a comp...
A Contractor's Guide to Trench Safety Compliance (And Avoiding Costly Mistakes)
Trench safety compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise; it protects lives, keeps your projects running, and saves you f...
Is Your Site Damaging the Ground? Here’s How to Fix It
Picture this scenario - you’re running a busy site, juggling materials, machinery, and deadlines, the last thing you wa...
How can winter weather affect site safety
When it comes to site safety, each season can bring its hazards. From prolonged sun exposure in the summer to slippery fall c...
A guide to OSHA 1926
Every business in the US should be aware of compliance with OSHA. However, the compliance rules when your workplace is a cons...
Guide to Health and Safety Compliance in the events industry
When planning events, there are many different health and safety considerations to think about. Health and Safety Compliance...
A guide to trench safety
In 2022, OSHA reported 39 deaths in trenches, which is more than double the number of deaths in 2021, making it one of the mo...
What are the risks of slips trips and falls on a works site
Working on a construction site presents a variety of challenges, including the need to reduce the risk of slips, trips and fa...
Your health and safety events calendar for 2023
Health and safety events calendar for 2023 Here at Oxford Plastics, we have been at the centre of site safety for over 35 ye...
Creating a safety culture in your business
Safety culture refers to the level of importance an organisation places on health and safety beliefs, values and attitudes. E...