A recent court case has highlighted the importance of making sure all hazards are identified and safe working measures are put in place. The case saw a steel company in the West Midlands fined more than £146,000 after an employee was crushed to death at work by a 15 tonne crane. Wilfred Williams was working… Read more »
The Perfect Course for Site Supervisors
The SSSTS is a popular course for anyone working as a supervisor in the construction industry. This is because it’s an industry recognised qualification, providing the successful candidates with a qualification that can benefit them greatly. The course lasts for 2 days and is strongly regarded as one of the best courses out there. If… Read more »
Passport to a Better Career as a Site Supervisor
All site supervisors have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. Not only is there all the logistics of the job to control there is a huge weight to balance due to health and safety responsibilities. Supervisors and managers risk being prosecuted by the HSE if they are discovered to be in breach of the… Read more »
What Can You Learn in Four Hours?
There are some training sessions that will give you essential skills in first aid training in just a few hours. One of these is the appointed person update. If you have appointed persons within your organisation who hold a First Aid Certificate this is an excellent training course to consider. It is important to make… Read more »
Two Environmental Management Qualifications
There are two qualifications in environmental management training that are provided by NEBOSH. Environmental management has become far more important for businesses to concentrate on in recent years, and compliance with legislation and regulations is necessary to avoid the risk of prosecution. There are further advantages too such as improving your organisation, reducing costs and… Read more »
Asbestos Exposure Continues to be a Concern
It is shocking to think that despite all that is known about the dangers of asbestos many employers continue to put their employees lives at risk. It only takes one fibre of the deadly material to cause a potentially deadly problem, which is why it’s so important to act sensibly and carefully when dealing with… Read more »
Train Up Your Facilities Managers with the IOSH
The IOSH have an abundance of excellent courses that will improve the health and safety of any organisation. One of these courses is the IOSH SHE Responsibilities within Facilities Management. This is a course that has been designed specifically for facilities managers and the personal within the department that are given roles of responsibility such… Read more »
Preparing for a Fire – Are You Ready?
Fire Safety Training A great way to prepare and reduce the risks of a fire in your workplace is to attend a suitable fire safety training course. The NEBOSH Fire Certificate is an excellent option for managers, supervisors and personnel with a level of responsibility within an organisation. This is a course that is suited… Read more »
Construction and Your Health and Safety Options
If you run a construction business you have a responsibility to manage the health and safety of the site. Your duty is to keep your employees safe and there are a number of ways you can achieve this. First of all it is necessary to put someone in charge that is competent and has had… Read more »
Construction Supervisor Training – The CCNSG and the SSSTS
Construction and engineering are high-risk industries, so giving your supervisors proper safety training isn’t optional — it’s how you meet your legal duties and keep people safe. Two qualifications come up for first-line supervisors and team leaders: the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) and CCNSG Leading a Team Safely. They sound interchangeable, but they… Read more »