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Aug 4, 20232 min read

Company fined after worker left paralysed

A manufacturing company has been fined after a worker became entangled in a machine and has been left paralysed from the chest down. The...

Aug 2, 20232 min read

The Advantages of B2B Collaboration

We at You Can Do It .Training have created some fantastic B2B relationships and I want to go through some of the REAL advantages of...

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Aug 2, 20231 min read

Proposed employment law changes could put construction workers’ lives at risk

A government proposal to amend several areas within retained EU Law, in particular employment law, could have a detrimental impact on...

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Jul 31, 20232 min read

Haulier hit with £150,000 fine after tipper truck overhead power line fatality

On 31 December 2021, 25-year-old Grant Borton was working for family-run haulage and storage business Andrew Black Ltd at its premises in...

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Jul 28, 20231 min read

CITB - Levy, grants and funding for businesses

CITB provides grants for construction industry employers who provide training for their workforce. The Grants Scheme helps the industry...

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Jul 26, 20232 min read

Construction company fined after Shropshire bricklayer fractures skull

A construction company has been fined £12,000 after a Shropshire bricklayer fell through a stairwell opening and fractured his skull....

Jul 25, 20233 min read

Advantages of the IOSH Managing Safely Course

The IOSH Managing Safely course is a comprehensive and globally recognised program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and...

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Jul 24, 20231 min read

What to expect when a health and safety inspector calls

Health and Safety Inspectors may arrive without warning; this isn’t unusual! Inspectors have the right to enter any workplace without...

Jul 21, 20232 min read

Mastering Absence Management: A Recipe for Workplace Success

Introduction In any organisation, employees are the backbone of success. However, there are times when absences can cause disruption to...

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Jul 21, 20232 min read

HSE inspections of schools to assess the management of asbestos

From September 2022 to March 2023, HSE carried out over 400 inspections of primary and secondary schools across England, Scotland and...

Jul 20, 20233 min read

Choosing a Training Provider: Key Considerations for Your Success

In a rapidly evolving world, the demand for continuous learning and upskilling has never been higher. Whether you are an individual...

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Jul 19, 20231 min read

Are there Legionella risks in my workplace?

Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires' disease, as well...

Jul 17, 20231 min read

WE ARE WINNERS!!!!

It is with great pleasure that I can confirm we have won the above award from The UK ENTERPRISE AWARDS. This comes after months of hard...

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Jul 17, 20232 min read

Manufacturer fined £100,000 after worker partially severs two fingers

A Welshpool manufacturing company has been fined £100,000 after one of its employees partially severed two fingers while trying to find a...

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Jul 14, 20231 min read

What is PASMA Training? What course is right for you?

PASMA training equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to use scaffold towers safely at work or at home. There’s a range of...

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Jul 12, 20232 min read

Former shipyard worker’s warning to today’s young tradespeople about asbestos

James Queen, 74, worked as a shipwright in Liverpool and Glasgow where he was exposed to asbestos. Last year he was diagnosed with...

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Jul 10, 20232 min read

Work-related fatality figures published

135 workers died in work-related incidents in 2022/23 2,268 mesothelioma deaths in 2021 through past exposure to asbestos One hundred and...

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Jul 7, 20231 min read

The Benefits Of Attending A CITB SMSTS Course

This course is for you if you’re considering, or already have, responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and...

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Jul 5, 20232 min read

HSE inspectors are visiting manufacturing businesses - focus on lung health

From Monday 3 July 2023, inspectors will be checking that duty holders know the risks associated with silica dust and have effective...

Jul 3, 20232 min read

Level 1 in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment

What are the advantages? This entry-level qualification offers several advantages that contribute to the overall well-being and success...