There is one massive cost to the UK economy that many people overlook when trying to plan for the future. Many of us do not realise that failings in health and safety are costing UK businesses billions of pounds every year. This astonishing loss to the UK economy comes from accident, injury and fatalities in… Read more »
Work Safety and Qualifications
Health and Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance to all businesses, big or small. While the current government has pledged to remove Health and Safety red tape for businesses, this does not mean that any firm can afford to ignore the implications of existing legislation, nor does the lifting of some regulations mean… Read more »
Oil and Troubled Waters
Considering the nature of working in the oil industry, the number of serious injuries or fatalities amongst oil workers based in the UK is relatively low. The most dangerous UK industries tend to be construction and agriculture, however, safety for workers in the oil industry is a serious issue. Fatalities in the UK’s oil industry… Read more »
What’s So Good about the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate?
The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate will provide you or an employee of yours with valuable skills that are worth having. Why? Simply because with qualifications in environmental management you are able to help your business save money and improve on the way you stay on top of your responsibilities. One of your responsibilities is to stay… Read more »
Prepare for Fire with the NEBOSH Fire Certificate
Fires are devastating. They destroy businesses, buildings and can cause trauma, injuries and cost people their lives. Fires have to be prevented through careful management and prepared for should the worst happen. It is essential for all those in business to understand the risks and learn how to control them, which is the purpose of… Read more »
NEBOSH Distance Learning Opens Doors
Health and safety careers require a lot of training. The laws and best practices keep changing and there is a lot of need to ensure the management is kept up to standard. Failing to comply with the laws can lead to serious injuries, occupational diseases and even fatalities so education and qualifications are essential. NEBOSH distance… Read more »
Tips for Pursuing a Career in Health and Safety
Are you considering a career in the field of health and safety or becoming a health and safety officer? This noble profession is very high in demand throughout the country, as health and safety is an essential concern for all workplaces. Working in the field of health and safety will be an exciting, challenging, hands-on… Read more »
The Importance of NEBOSH Training Courses
Knowledge Can Save Lives The importance of NEBOSH training courses and health & safety knowledge in the workplace cannot be understated. Being aware of the correct procedures and the specific risks within the working environment is not simply knowledge that is required to pass an exam at the end of your training, it is knowledge… Read more »
Health and Safety Risks Specific to the Construction Industry
The construction industry is regarded as one of the most dangerous professions in the world, with a high amount of accidents and fatalities occurring among construction workers. In the year 2010-2011, 50 workers in the construction industry were killed on the job. This is more workplace deaths than any other industrial sector and it is… Read more »
HSE Regulation and Law in Construction
Many businesses and industries are managed and maintained by safety regulations and laws. These regulations are put into place to ensure that safe business practices are exercised in the bid to reduce risk and danger. The construction industry is one area which contributes greatly to the amount of fatalities and injuries that occur in the… Read more »