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The Consequences of Working Without a Forklift Certification

October 30, 2014

As an employer, it is your job to ensure this training is sufficient and your staff are competent to do their jobs. This includes keeping them up to date with…

The Health and Safety Kit: PPE

October 20, 2014

One of the most effective steps you can take to ensure you are upholding sufficient health and safety in your workplace is to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to your…

UKCG Recognises NPORS Cards at Last!

October 14, 2014

The team at Health and Safety Training are pleased to announce that one of our accrediting bodies – NPORS – is now widely recognised by the United…

Health & Safety North Event

October 8, 2014

In 2007, Western Business Exhibition launched a series of safety events with the aim of bringing together the very best representatives of the health and safety industry in the UK.

The Health and Safety Kit: Substance Safety

October 6, 2014

No matter what industry you’re in, it is likely that you will come across many different types of materials or substances that are used every day, or created as part…

What are the different types of plant machinery?

September 29, 2014

If you work in the construction industry, chances are you would benefit from investing in plant machinery and equipment, such as excavators, cranes and dumpers, to enable…

The Health and Safety Kit: Exposure to Noise

September 19, 2014

An increasing number of UK employees are suffering from hearing problems as a result of their working environment. Industrial Deafness and Tinnitus To ensure your business continues to function…

The Health and Safety Kit: Forklift Safety

September 17, 2014

Working with any type of vehicle is dangerous, but forklifts present a whole host of hazards that don’t affect other vehicles. Most of these hazards relate to the structure…

Will Youth Unemployment ever Recover?

September 8, 2014

A recent report released by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has uncovered concerns that even with a full economic recovery, the UK’s youth unemployment problem will remain. There…

The Health and Safety Kit: Scaffold Safety

September 1, 2014

Working with scaffold presents many different hazards, from falls from heights to accidents during the erection or dismantling of the scaffold structure. A report into the safety of scaffold…

Becoming a Forklift Trainer

August 26, 2014

If you have a lot of employees, all expected to operate forklifts, or a high turnover of staff, training all your staff and keeping them in date with refresher training…

The Health and Safety Kit: Working at Height

August 20, 2014

Working at a height is one of the most dangerous situations for many industrial and construction workers, as falls from equipment and machinery remain one of…

New and Improved Website!

August 18, 2014

Here at Health & Safety Training Ltd, we are delighted to introduce our brand new website. We pride ourselves on our exceptional service, and a big part of this…

Employment Guidance: Getting the Right Staff

August 12, 2014

Every good employer, no matter what their industry or sector, knows that their best asset is their staff. That’s why it’s essential that you source you the perfect people for…

The Health and Safety Kit: Electrical Safety

August 4, 2014

Electricity is a resource that we rely on for almost every daily task, but often we neglect to recognise its hazardous potential. In 2010 alone, 28 people died from…

Company Back in Court for Safety Failings

July 28, 2014

Once a company has been prosecuted for significant safety failings, it is reasonable to expect that they would take precautions to ensure they are safe and their workers are…