10th November 2014
Health and safety is the most important thing in any workplace, regardless of the level of risk. Without a proper health and safety policy in place, including training plans, risk assessments and safety precautions, not only are employers leaving their workers open to injury and harm, they are also leaving themselves unprotected in the eyes […]
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30th October 2014
As an employer, it is your job to ensure this training is sufficient and your staff are competent to do their jobs. This includes keeping them up to date with training, and ensuring your managers are properly trained to supervise the use of equipment. Anyone who uses any type of equipment at work must be […]
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20th October 2014
One of the most effective steps you can take to ensure you are upholding sufficient health and safety in your workplace is to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to your workers. Even in situations where you have established a safe system of work, there may still be hazards that present a risk to workers which […]
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14th October 2014
The team at Health and Safety Training are pleased to announce that one of our accrediting bodies – NPORS – is now widely recognised by the United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG). This means that any operators who train with us and receive an NPORS accreditation will have greater opportunity to find work within UKCG organisations. […]
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8th October 2014
In 2007, Western Business Exhibition launched a series of safety events with the aim of bringing together the very best representatives of the health and safety industry in the UK. These events are carefully planned to ensure ease of access for visitors from all over the country, with the main event at the NEC in […]
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6th October 2014
No matter what industry you’re in, it is likely that you will come across many different types of materials or substances that are used every day, or created as part of your work, that could be harmful to your health. These substances can be anything from liquids, gels and powders to dusts, gases or fumes […]
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29th September 2014
If you work in the construction industry, chances are you would benefit from investing in plant machinery and equipment, such as excavators, cranes and dumpers, to enable your staff to work more effectively. But with a wide range of machinery, all designed to carry out specific jobs, it can be difficult to know which is […]
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19th September 2014
An increasing number of UK employees are suffering from hearing problems as a result of their working environment. Industrial Deafness and Tinnitus To ensure your business continues to function in line with health and safety legislation, and to help you protect your workforce from the acoustic trauma, it’s important to assess the decibel levels reached […]
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17th September 2014
Working with any type of vehicle is dangerous, but forklifts present a whole host of hazards that don’t affect other vehicles. Most of these hazards relate to the structure of the vehicle, which makes it likely to tip if not operated correctly, and the stability of loads, which could fall if incorrectly loaded. This means […]
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8th September 2014
A recent report released by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has uncovered concerns that even with a full economic recovery, the UK’s youth unemployment problem will remain. There has been a steady decline in general unemployment rates – but this hasn’t solved any problems for the 868,000 16 to 24 year olds that […]
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1st September 2014
Working with scaffold presents many different hazards, from falls from heights to accidents during the erection or dismantling of the scaffold structure. A report into the safety of scaffold in 2013 found that those working on scaffolding were most at risk of injury, with scaffold accidents making up 52% of injuries reported in their sector […]
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26th August 2014
If you have a lot of employees, all expected to operate forklifts, or a high turnover of staff, training all your staff and keeping them in date with refresher training can be costly. Many businesses however have seen the value of having a fully trained forklift instructor in house. Investing in your own forklift trainer […]
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20th August 2014
Working at a height is one of the most dangerous situations for many industrial and construction workers, as falls from equipment and machinery remain one of the biggest causes of serious injury and death in the UK. As such there is a whole area of health and safety law focused on working […]
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18th August 2014
Here at Health & Safety Training Ltd, we are delighted to introduce our brand new website. We pride ourselves on our exceptional service, and a big part of this is ensuring our customers and anyone looking for more information about fulfilling their legal obligations or health and safety in the workplace can find all the […]
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12th August 2014
Every good employer, no matter what their industry or sector, knows that their best asset is their staff. That’s why it’s essential that you source you the perfect people for your jobs, but also why it’s important to create a workplace that encourages your staff to stay working for you. A high turnover of mediocre […]
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4th August 2014
Electricity is a resource that we rely on for almost every daily task, but often we neglect to recognise its hazardous potential. In 2010 alone, 28 people died from electrocution or serious electrical burns from low voltage supplies. In 2011-2012, more than 17,000 were injured by electricity, the majority through cooking appliances and wiring and […]
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