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PREPARATION FOR THE CSCS TEST E-LEARNING
PREPARATION FOR THE CSCS TEST E-LEARNING Course Description This course is for candidates who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test. The course reviews the key learning...
Director fined for failure to prevent falls from height
A director has been sentenced last month for a failure to prevent falls from height and his company was separately fined. The case relates to an incident that took place in Leyburn, North Yorkshire on 11 October 2022, which resulted in 30-year-old employee sustaining...
Vehicle safety at work training
Vehicle safety at work training Effective traffic management is mandatory to ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety in the workplace Overview: Our course covers the requirements for vehicle and pedestrian safety in the workplace i.e. vehicle movements, loading and...
Contractor Assessments – For Clients
Contractor Assessments - For Clients As a client you must satisfy yourself that all contractors you engage are competent (i.e. they have sufficient skills and knowledge) to do the job safely and without risks to health and safety. The degree of competence required...
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT E-LEARNING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT E-LEARNING In the UK there are approximately 144 fatalities in the workplace and around 621,000 non-fatal injuries every year. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in managing Health & Safety risks. However,...
Director handed suspended prison sentence
The director of a Leicester-based construction company was handed a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to breaching section 37 of the HSWA, relating to an underlying breach of section 3(1) by his business at Leicester Magistrates’ Court. The prosecution...
Core Drilling Training
Core Drilling Training Learn about core drilling and how to control the hazards Overview: Designed to assess the safe ways of using core drills in the workplace. Our course will enable delegates to understand the importance of using the correct equipment, protecting...
Fire Risk Assessment
Fire Risk Assessment Most fires can be prevented. Those responsible for workplaces or public access buildings can avoid them by taking responsibility and adopting the right behaviours and procedures throughout their company. It is a legal requirement, under the Fire...
WORKING WITHIN THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY E-LEARNING
WORKING WITHIN THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY E-LEARNING In the UK, the private security industry provides manned, physical and technical systems to help protect people, premises and property. It can also help prevent and detect crimes and any activities that could be...
String of fall from height breaches brings heavy fines
A paper sacks manufacturer that was fined £533,00 faced the largest penalty last month in a string of prosecutions that involved a work at height incident. In this case, an employee died as a result of the company’s failings. The company pleaded guilty to breaching...
Small Builder Health and Safety Training
Small Builder Health and Safety Training As a small builder or subcontractor health and safety can seem daunting and a lot of hard work. Our course will enable you to have adequate health and safety knowledge to ensure you are running your job effectively and safely....
Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Monitoring
Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Monitoring Having Accurate Measurements Means You Can implement Effective Control Measures to Reduce the Risk – We Can Help Protecting your workforce from the effects of hand arm and full body vibration can be a hard task to control...
