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 »
Construction Hazards by Trade: What Actually Harms Workers
Construction records more worker deaths than any other sector in Great Britain. In 2024/25 there were 35 fatal injuries to construction workers, out of 124 across all industries — from a sector making up around 6% of the workforce. Falls from height accounted for over half of those deaths, as they have almost every year… 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 »
Self-Employed in Construction? The Exemption Doesn’t Apply to You
There is a widely held belief among self-employed tradespeople that health and safety law was relaxed for them a decade ago. It was — for around 1.7 million people. Construction was deliberately left out. If you are self-employed and working on a construction site, every duty applies to you in full, and CDM 2015 adds… Read more »
Complying with Regulations in Construction
Every business must comply with the regulations in construction regarding health and safety; however issues surrounding health and safety are more prominent in industries such as construction as they pose a greater risk to employees and the general public. This compliance with legal regulations means that businesses can work effectively within the boundaries of the… Read more »