Ofsted Report

September 4, 2017

In June 2017, Health and Safety Training Ltd underwent an Ofsted inspection, the first inspection of our premises since we were judged as ‘good’ in 2013. We are…

The Different Types of Cranes

July 31, 2017

Cranes: we see them on construction sites around the world, usually towering above everything else. The sky-high, vertigo-inducing cranes are probably what comes to mind when the word…

Lorry Loader (HIAB) FAQs

July 20, 2017

How Health and Safety Trainers Can Help People With Learning Difficulties

June 19, 2017

The accessibility of health and safety training is one of its main positives, with courses being available for people of ranging skill and experience levels. However, a benefit…

How to Find a Job in the North East

April 26, 2017

Finding a job anywhere can be a difficult, daunting and stressful experience, especially if you don’t have the first clue where to start. However, there are companies, schemes…

SFA Learner Survey Results

April 6, 2017

How likely are you to recommend Health & Safety Training Ltd? Average scores Q1: Teaching on the course (9.7) Q2: Staff treatment (9.7) Q3: Post-course advice (9.6) Q4: On-course…

Do you know your Health & Safety signs?

February 17, 2017

If you’ve got a score that could be improved on, or if you’ve perfected our quiz, why not share it with your friends and colleagues to see if they can…

Survey suggests that 60% of employees don’t fully adhere to health and safety practices

February 3, 2017

Health and safety is a crucial component of every single workplace. Or, at least, it should be. Recent studies have shown that as much as 60% of employees don’t fully…

The Importance of Communication at Work

December 23, 2016

An often-overlooked but crucial part of any effective workplace is communication. It should be ever-present in any working environment, whether it be an office or a construction site.

Know Your Health & Safety Signs

December 8, 2016

It is important that you and your staff are knowledgeable of the various safety signs that can be found around the workplace. By being able to act safely and follow…

Training at Your Place or Ours?

October 24, 2016

If you want to receive comprehensive and effective training on a huge range of vehicles, then Health and Safety Training are the company for you. As the leading provider of…

The Top 10 Most Common Forklift Mistakes Made by Operators

July 18, 2016

Even the best forklift operators make mistakes. From forgetting to check the battery and finding it flat, to something more serious, such as misjudging the angle of a corner and…

Health and Safety Kit: Vibrations

June 13, 2016

As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure your workers are protected from any hazards that could cause them injury. That includes workers who are expected to operate power…

Health and Safety Kit: First Aid in the Workplace

June 13, 2016

It’s an unfortunate fact that incidents requiring medical treatment will occur in any workplace from time to time, no matter how many precautions are put in place to prevent accidents…

The Health & Safety Kit: Confined Spaces

June 13, 2016

Just as with any other workspace, there are responsibilities, guidelines and laws that are applicable to employers with employees working in confined spaces. As well as the usual…

How to Avoid Corporate Manslaughter

June 6, 2016

Corporate manslaughter refers to a criminal offence in English law that involves a death caused by a corporate entity. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide (CMCMA) Act came into effect…