A trench collapse happens fast, and usually without any warning. A cubic metre of soil can weigh up to 1.5 tonnes, and once the collapse starts, there is rarely any time to react. Knowing the warning signs, and what you need to have in place before you start digging, is one of the simplest ways to keep your team safe.

As we moved into the summer months, GAP Giving continued to reflect what matters most to our people. Through our charitable foundation, we donate 0.5% of our GAP’s annual profits to causes chosen directly by our employees, ensuring support reaches organisations that have made a real difference in their lives.

GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, has again been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This achievement recognises nine consecutive years of Gold standard health and safety performance.

When the temperature rises, site welfare matters as much as any site safety. Shade, hydration and proper break areas all depend on having the right welfare facilities on site. At GAP, our Welfare Services division has a range of welfare units to keep your team safe and comfortable whatever the weather.