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Lack of Apprenticeships Jeopardises the Recovery of the Construction Industry

March 24, 2015

As increasingly more contractors and construction companies throughout the UK are turning to migrant labour to fill the skills gap in the industry, it begs the question – why…

Health & Safety When Operating Power Tools

March 18, 2015

According to the HSE, almost half of all accidents involving power tools and abrasive wheels result from a mistake made by the operator, or an unsafe system of work,…

Is Migrant Labour the best solution to the skills gap in the UK?

March 12, 2015

The Chief Executive at Osbornes, Mr David Fison, has been encouraging those in the construction industry to recognise the importance of skilled immigrants, and stop calling for more restrictive immigration…

HSE appeals to reduce workplace injuries in the North East

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…

Harnessing Safety

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…

First Aid: How to deal with severe bleeding at work

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,…

Train your way out of unemployment

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…

Preparing your forklift for ice & snow

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…

The hidden danger of asbestos in the workplace

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…

How Many Animals Can A Forklift Lift?

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…

Consett firm fined after cherry picker accident

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…

Top 8 most common accidents that cause injuries in the workplace

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…

Support Your Local Businesses

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…

7 easy ways to improve your warehouse safety today

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…

Construction Dust: The Silent Killer

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…

First Aid: How to deal with concussion in the workplace

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…