A Guide to the Correct Monitor Position

February 4, 2020

Whether you’re a student, an office worker or an avid gamer, it’s not uncommon to spend hours a at a time sat at a desk with a monitor in front…

PG CPR: A free, easy-to-use CPR & first aid app

December 18, 2019

At Health & Safety Training we’re always looking to support local businesses who want to make a difference in our industry, which is why we want to put…

Common Causes of Fire in the Workplace

December 4, 2019

Workplace fires are, unfortunately, all too common. In fact, there are still around 16,000 commercial fires every year here in the UK, despite the fact that fire safety regulations have…

Manual Handling Quiz

November 4, 2019

  If you’ve got a score that could be improved on, get in touch with the friendly team at Health & Safety Training Ltd today to look into what…

Construction Tools and Hearing Damage

November 1, 2019

If you work in the construction industry, you’ll be aware of how noisy it is. From drills and saws to lorries and blasters, there really is no escaping…

Manual Handling Techniques

October 1, 2019

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – it’s a hackneyed old saying, but it’s true, especially with respect to manual handling accidents.

HSE Fatality Figures Released: The Importance of Workplace Injury Prevention

September 6, 2019

With HSE recently releasing their annual workplace fatality figures, the team here at Health & Safety Training felt this was a good opportunity to reflect on how far…

Health & Safety Training Ltd's Newcastle training centre extension

July 8, 2019

Health & Safety Training are proud to announce the opening of our brand new extension to our Newcastle Training Centre. While our training centre was already the site…

Asbestos FAQs

May 31, 2019

Why There’s No Such Thing as a Forklift Licence

March 25, 2019

As operating a forklift requires such care and extensive knowledge of various components, from the forklift truck itself to the loads it carries, you’d think that a licence…

Get a Job With Free Warehouse & Storage Training

March 15, 2019

The saturation of the job market inevitably means competition will be high when applying for jobs and going for interviews. The logistics industry is full of people seeking…

Health & Safety Training Ltd Expands Operation with New Teesside Training Centres

December 13, 2018

Established in Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, Durham and Northumberland and working with over 1,500 companies in the North East of England, Health & Safety Training Ltd have expanded our operation…

Forklift FAQs

September 10, 2018

There are many facets of forklift training and operation that need to be taken into consideration by businesses, managers and operators alike. Health and Safety Training offer forklift training courses…

Peter’s Cherry Picker Experience

June 22, 2018

Health & Safety Training Ltd were very happy to welcome Peter to our Benton training centre for his 21st birthday. Peter has cerebral palsy which limits his mobility,…

Agricultural Safety: Avoiding Accidents and Emergencies with Farming

May 4, 2018

Operating agricultural machinery needs a level of expertise that can only be reached through training and practice. However, even for the most experienced of operators, the risk of…

'Record' Skills Shortage Threatens Government's Construction Plans

March 5, 2018

According to recent reports, small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are facing a severe shortage of skilled tradespeople, a problem that is said to have now reached…