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Roofer handed suspended jail term after man falls from scaffold
A self-employed roofer has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a man suffered serious injuries after falling from scaffold in Devon. The roofer was given a 16-week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, after the man more than 25 feet while working for...
Electricity at Work Training
Electricity at Work Training Get the basics on working with electricity Overview: Designed to allow attendees to gain an understanding of electricity, raise awareness of the obligations and responsibilities contained within the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989,...
Accident and Near Miss Investigation
Accident and Near Miss Investigation Accident and Near Miss Investigation – Helping You Learn from Accidents and Near Misses to Prevent Recurrence The HSE define an accident as “any unplanned event that resulted in injury or ill health of people, or damage or loss to...
Introduction to Risk Assessment E-learning
Introduction to Risk Assessment E-learning Risk assessment is a systematic method of looking at work activities and considering the things that could cause significant harm to people, property or the environment. The most important purpose of risk assessments is to...
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Safety Training
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Safety Training Almost everyone will use a computer, laptop, tablet or phone for their work but are they using it safely? Overview: Designed to assess the safe ways of using display screen equipment in the workplace. Our course will...
Site Inspection/Audits
Site Inspection/Audits Do I need an audit or an inspection? Audits A safety audit involves systematically going through the workplace to evaluate safety practices and programs within your organisation. An audit measures and collects information about the reliability...
Electrical Safety E-Learning
Electrical Safety E-Learning Electricity is the lifeblood of modern society, it enhances our quality of life and we are becoming increasingly reliant on it to power tools and devices we use for work and entertainment. However, although electricity has many benefits it...
Food manufacturer sees safety fines exceed £1 million
A food manufacturing firm has seen its fines for safety failings exceed £1 million following a spate of accidents involving poor machine guarding. The company's latest prosecution resulted in a fine of more than half a million pounds after three of its employees...
Ladder Training
Ladder Training If you or your staff use ladders, then they must be adequately trained. Our course provides the basics on ladder selection, inspection, use and storage. Overview: The Work at Height Regulations state that ladders can be used for work at height when a...
Subcontractor Assessment / Approved Contractor List
Subcontractor Assessment / Approved Contractor List Ensuring that you have the right contractors goes beyond simply knowing the contractor or checking they have good references and the appropriate insurances. We can assess your contractors or subcontractors thoroughly...
Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers E-Learning
Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers E-Learning Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, or when visiting members of the public during their working day. There are many risks associated with...
Work at Height Training
Work at Height Training Work at height accounts for a huge proportion of injuries. Ensuring that you have adequate controls in place to meet the requirements of the work at height regulations is essential to keep your workforce safe Overview: The Work at Height...
