Some things can be taught with a pen and paper and a worksheet, but other skills demand a hands on learning environment in order to be taught in a full and comprehensive way. In a mathematics class you don’t have to act out the addition and subtraction to understand it – but when taking your… Read more »
Supporting Staff After Traumatic Situations
Imagine there has been a serious accident at your workplace and someone has been severely injured. Luckily your staff had the appropriate first aid at work qualifications and they dealt with the situation in the best way that they possibly can. Perhaps the victim was left with serious injuries or maybe they even perished as… Read more »
Remain Calm in an Emergency Situation
In an emergency, panic is a natural human reaction — especially when someone is seriously injured. The danger triggers your brain’s “fight or flight” response, and that instinct works against the calm, logical thinking a first aid situation demands. The good news: the right training changes how you react, turning panic into a practised, almost… Read more »
Stop, Look, Listen; Risk Assessment Basics and Training
As we all know, prevention is a far better approach than cure. This applies in the Health and Safety arena as much as in any area of life and the basic principles of Health and Safety in the workplace are grounded in the ability to conduct effective risk assessments. Risk assessments are something that we… Read more »
Small Firms Fall Victim to New Health and Safety Laws
In the five years since the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 came into force (in 2008) the number of prosecutions under the act has risen sharply. Figures released by the Criminal Prosecution Service (CPS) demonstrate that the number of cases in 2012 rose by 40 per cent on the previous year. In addition to… Read more »
Quality Health and Safety Training for Businesses
The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (known as IOSH) is recognised as a global leader in workplace safety. The organisation provides accreditation for training bodies around the world who deliver work based safety courses. Training providers offer a range of safety courses designed to offer workers and business owners with comprehensive skills to work… Read more »
Train Your Employees the Right Way
Training and work goes hand in hand. Even when you take on a brand new employer who comes fully loaded with qualifications and experience training is still an important area that cannot be brushed off. You have a responsibility to provide the right health and safety courses and qualifications to those that require them in… Read more »
Managers Failing to Uphold Health & Safety In Your Organisation?
There are many injuries and accidents that are caused by health and safety mismanagement. Many of them could have been completely avoided had the right systems been in place. It is essential that your managers are competent when it comes to effectively managing the safety and the health of the employees to help prevent these… Read more »
What to Do After a Workplace Accident Occurs
Even if your staff has been trained with the right IOSH courses and performs their job very carefully, there is still a chance that a workplace accident might occur. If it does, it is crucial to follow the right procedure afterwards. There are important steps to follow after a workplace accident so that you can… Read more »
IOSH Training for Senior Executives – Why It’s So Important
Safety at work is absolutely fundamental to a successful business. In order to avoid litigation and costly accidents, it is important for senior managers to keep up to date with the legal requirements and practices of their industry. This is why IOSH training for Senior Executives is so crucial. The IOSH Safety for Senior Executives course… Read more »