News

26th July 2012

FREE Health and Safety Training!

Here at Health and Safety Training we are glad to announce that we are now offering more training to unemployed people than ever before! At a time when unemployment is at a high, we often find that those in construction suffer the most. As the economy struggles to support the hundreds of thousands of people […]

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26th June 2012

Protect Yourself, Your Business And Your Employees From Corporate Manslaughter

Britain has one of the lowest rates of fatal occupational injuries in Europe, thanks in large part to the array of health and safety legislation that must be adhered to by all businesses. So although it sometimes seems like too much, and many people see conforming to these regulations as an unnecessary chore, it’s obvious […]

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12th June 2012

HST Open a New Training Centre in Gateshead

Health and Safety Training Ltd are proud to announce the opening of their new 10,500 sq ft, Team Valley premises, located in Gateshead. We know that at a time when jobs are scarce, it is essential that anyone looking for work has access to training and qualifications that will make them more employable and our […]

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23rd May 2012

The Hazards of Working at Heights

If you or your employees work at heights or with Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, the real hazards of the job quickly become routine and simple safety procedures can be easily overlooked. This can lead to unnecessary risks being taken, which can result in accidents that should be easily avoidable. Any accidents occurring at heights can […]

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5th April 2012

Essential Scaffold Safety

Every year people are hurt falling from scaffolding because simple rules and procedures haven’t been followed correctly – whether it’s a dangerous or incorrect erection method, resulting in an unsafe structure, or the structure being misused which can cause slips, trips, falls, and even overturned towers! Scaffold safety is not just about following the rules […]

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22nd March 2012

Increase Your Employability With Health And Safety Training

With huge numbers of people out of work, finding worthwhile employment can be tough. That’s why it’s essential to do everything you can to increase your employability and give yourself an edge over other people applying for the same jobs. Health and Safety Training Ltd can help – we believe it is vital to ensure […]

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15th March 2012

HSE Tightens Safety Checks

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responding to a rise in workplace related accidents by vowing to carry out more surprise checks on construction and refurbishment sites. Between 2010 and 2011, it was reported that 50 people died and more than 2000 people were seriously injured in accidents that could have been avoided if […]

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25th July 2011

Funding For Unemployed Learners

Health & Safety Training Ltd are now able to offer funded training for unemployed learners who are currently claiming active benefits. We can provide fully funded training for our plant operations training programme which can help operate such machinery as fork lift trucks, cherry picker, scissors lift and telescopic handler. Please see website for full […]

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