Site supervisors now face prosecution if they are found to be in breach of health and safety legislation and regulations. Supervisors have to make sure that owners of the company are made aware of any failings on the site. Therefore it is necessary for owners to ensure they have fully trained their supervisors, and that… Read more »
Are Your Employees Healthy?
If you have employees who are constantly off work for illnesses or have a poor performance record, they could be experiencing poor health caused by their working conditions. There are many problems that can be avoided thanks to health and safety training and certification that train managers and supervisors to improve the wellbeing of employees,… Read more »
Ideal Training Opportunities for Environmental Managers
Environmental management training can be deeply involved and detailed, and those who are new to the role can find some of the higher courses a little too challenging. If you have recently hired or promoted a person to take control of some of the environmental issues within your organisation it’s important to find them a… Read more »
Life Threatening Accidents in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is full of huge risks that are faced by employees each day. The self-employed, contractors and subcontractors and your workforce all have to be closely managed. Supervisors and managers therefore have to be well aware of legislation and how to reduce risks and that’s why construction site safety training, such as the… Read more »
Organising On-Site Health & Safety Training
Many employees have more than one or two people that require the same training. If you have three or more staff you wish to send on a course, such as offered by NEBOSH or the IOSH it’s always worth considering the onsite training option as oppose to the alternative methods such as e-learning and attending… Read more »
Control the Risks On-Site
The Health and Safety Executive prosecuted Morrison’s Facilities Service based in Glasgow for failing to ensure the safety of their workers. The case was heard at Nottingham Magistrates Court on August 28 where the firm was fined £18,000 and ordered to pay £5,452 in court costs. Do you really want to be fined? Serious Injury… Read more »
Are Your Workers at Risk from Falls from Height?
Many of the tasks that take place in construction are carried out at height. During these jobs the Work at Height Regulations must be followed and therefore hazards and risks must be controlled and managed effectively and all staff must be fully trained. With the right health and safety training all employees can be aware… Read more »
Refreshers and Renewals
There are some courses that provide qualifications for a limited time. These health and safety courses need to be renewed or refreshed at regular intervals to ensure the delegates still have the required skills and the most up to date information that will help to ensure a safe site. If you hold the SMSTS or… Read more »
Major Explosion Results in Fine for Large Dairy Firm
The need for fire and health and safety training from NEBOSH has been highlighted in a recent case heard at Carlisle Magistrates Court. A large dairy firm, The First Milk Cheese Company was prosecuted after a major explosion at their factory in Cumbria. The explosion occurred in July 2010 and was strong enough to cause… Read more »
Working to a Healthier Environment for Everyone
One of the ways to help you reduce the environmental impact of your business is to look at your packaging. Consider how much of the packaging is made from recycled material, how much can be recycled and reused and how much is actually necessary. Minimised packaging is becoming increasingly popular and is a fantastic way… Read more »