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March 3, 2015
As the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approaches its 40th anniversary, it’s launching an appeal to businesses in the North East to make this financial year, the year…
February 16, 2015
A MEWP (Mobile Elevated Working Platform) is a vehicle specifically designed to ensure the safety of those working at heights. A basket platform on a…
February 9, 2015
Bleeding, or hemorrhaging, is simply blood escaping from the circulatory system, either internally from organs and blood vessels inside the body, or externally from a natural opening such as the ears,…
February 3, 2015
The latest set of figures from the Office of National Statistics show that, for the 3 months leading up to October 2014, the unemployment rate has remained steady…
January 27, 2015
According to OSHA, the American equivalent of the HSE, 11% of forklift trucks will be involved in an accident each year, and 50% of these accidents could have…
January 19, 2015
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring material, which, as a result of its high fire resistant properties, was regularly used in the construction industry from the 1950s right…
January 6, 2015
Deciding what kind of forklift you need for the job at hand can be tricky. If you invest in a large forklift and it’s lifting capacity is way…
January 2, 2015
Crossgill Construction Ltd in Consett were recently taken to court by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident last year in which a young, trainee steel worker received…
December 18, 2014
All employers are under a duty to keep their workers safe from harm, but many don’t take this duty seriously enough. This results in many accidents every year, some as…
December 15, 2014
Here at Health and Safety Training Ltd we are dedicated to supporting our community throughout the North East, by training individuals and businesses that are giving back to the local…
December 9, 2014
Even if you think you have your health and safety covered, there’s always room to improve! Nothing beats the experience you’ll gain by undertaking a professional training course, tailored to…
December 4, 2014
Construction dust is the dust created during almost all construction or demolition work. From drilling and sawing to chiselling, cabling and even sweeping – the dust that is produced can…
December 2, 2014
What is concussion? Concussion is the most common kind of brain injury that causes a loss of mental function, usually only for a short period. What causes concussion? A concussion…
November 24, 2014
Unless your work specifically involves gas appliances, you may not think gas safety is relevant to you. But if you have a gas boiler, cooker or heaters at…
November 19, 2014
With Christmas just around the corner, experts are predicting a 2.2% rise in seasonal spending compared to last year, which could make it one of the busiest Christmas periods…
November 10, 2014
Health and safety is the most important thing in any workplace, regardless of the level of risk. Without a proper health and safety policy in place, including training plans,…
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