NEBOSH Construction Qualification Secures CSCS Recognition
NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading health and safety awarding bodies, has secured recognition from the Construction Skills Certification…
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The Need For A Safe System For Working At Height
An asbestos surveyor suffered severe injuries after he fell while carrying out a survey on the roof of Netherton Community Centre,…
The Importance Of Risk Assessments
In 2017, a 10 year old was struck by a queue barrier weighing around 110kg after crawling beneath the object, which struck his skull and…
Understanding Health and Safety Law
Are you aware of the potential hazards when working on site, and how to provide practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues…
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme – Course (SMSTS)
Are you considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of…
CITB pays out £5m more in grants this financial year
This year, CITB has paid out over £5m more in grants and supported nearly 700 more employers compared to the same period in 2021. As we…
Temperature in the workplace – Working in the cold
The minimum temperature in an indoor workplace should normally be at least: 16°C or 13°C if much of the work involves rigorous physical…
Working Minds Campaign – Mental Health First Aid
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has added the International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) as its latest partner on the…
Working at Height – How to reduce the risk of workers falling
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through…
Managing Safely
Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury at work. On average, they cause 40 per cent of all reported major injuries and can…