11th March 2013
The cost of failing to comply with Health and Safety Legislation The last few years have seen a general decrease in the number of non-fatal workplace injuries, with last year’s HSE statistics reporting an all-time low of 22,433 reported injuries, down from 24,944 the previous year. Although this is great news – and probably a […]
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4th March 2013
For a long time now we’ve all known that our high street is in decline. The first memorable retail outlet to fall was Woolworths back in 2009, and since then we’ve lost a whole host of recognisable names from our shopping centres and high streets. Companies like HMV, Jessops and Blockbusters are the most recent […]
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4th February 2013
As an employer you have a moral obligation, as well as a legal duty, to keep your employees working safely and well whilst they are under your employment. But that’s not the only reason to look after your workers; it also makes good business sense, ensuring you avoid costly legal prosecution and penalties and develop […]
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25th January 2013
Every year fires in the workplace cause huge amounts of damage to equipment and premises, with some even claiming lives and destroying businesses altogether. So how do you reduce the risk of fire in the workplace and keep yourself, your business and assets and most importantly your staff safe in the event of a fire? […]
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2nd January 2013
“Every year 140,000 people die from injuries and sudden illnesses who could have had a chance of survival if they had experienced immediate and effective first aid.” (St John Ambulance) St John Ambulance also state that only 1 in 10 people could or would administer CPR if someone needed it, with the vast majority of […]
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17th December 2012
The law is changing so it’s no longer a necessity for first aid training to be approved by the Health & Safety Executive, giving businesses more freedom to choose a first aid course that is more reflective of their needs. But it does now mean that finding the right first aid training course provider could […]
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27th November 2012
On the 22nd of October 2012, the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) began a consultation into the proposed changes to health and safety law recommended by The Löfstedt Review in November 2011. The Consultation CD248 is seeking opinions and responses to the proposal that first aid training no longer needs to be approved by the […]
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19th November 2012
Trying to ensure you conform to all the masses of applicable first aid regulations can be a nightmare as there is no definitive set of rules that lay out exactly what your first aid provisions should be. The number of appointed persons or first aiders you need and the contents of your first aid box […]
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30th October 2012
Whether you’ve been out of work for a while, or you’re looking to start a new career with a new company, a qualification in forklift training can give your CV the boost you need. With the high levels of unemployment affecting millions of people in the UK, the job market is saturated with people desperate […]
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23rd October 2012
The Facts The St Johns Ambulance recent hard hitting campaign, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of first aid, revealed that lack of first aid training means that every year in the UK up to 140,000 lives are lost, that could have been saved – which is the same as the amount of people […]
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8th October 2012
Every day in the UK there’s an average of four forklift truck accidents, and with many of these resulting in a trip to the hospital it’s essential that, as a business owner, you ensure your team are all up to date with their forklift training and have a clear understanding of their responsibilities as forklift […]
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28th September 2012
At the end of 2011, an independent review was carried out into the amount of unnecessary regulations that British businesses have to conform to regarding health and safety. The Löfstedt Review made a number of recommendations based on these findings, with the aim of reducing the burden on businesses, without damaging Britain’s exceptional health and […]
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17th September 2012
The Forklift Truck Association’s (FLTA) National Forklift Safety Week is fast approaching with the annual conference taking place at Warwick University on the 26th September. It’s one of the most important events in the industry’s calendar, promising to address key issues that directly affect the safety of forklift truck operatives. The chief executive of the […]
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7th September 2012
Abrasive wheels are commonplace in many workshops and industries, and because of their wide use, it’s easy to become complacent with safety procedures and precautions. Whether it’s a portable grinder, cutting tool, polishing tool or wire buffer, it’s essential to remember that abrasive wheels present a whole range of specific hazards, and that it’s vital […]
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23rd August 2012
No matter what business you’re in – if your workers use forklift trucks as part of their job, it is absolutely essential that you ensure that they undergo the correct training and gain the required certification. Without it, the business owner or the responsible manager is completely liable for any accidents that result – and […]
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8th August 2012
Here at HST we provide hundreds of training courses for all sorts of machinery, but our most popular courses by far are for mobile access platform training. There are more risks associated with this type of machinery because of all the different hazards they represent – making adequate training more essential! The most serious injuries […]
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