Does your job require working at a computer? Millions of people in the UK work in offices and spend most of their 8 hour workday at a computer. Health and safety concerns for this type of work might not seem as obvious as the immediate dangers associated with labour and trade jobs, but they are… Read more »
Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA)
Learn the Health and Safety at Work Act and How to Apply it to Your Everyday Business There are many Regulations that need to be followed by employers. As an employer you must be aware of the laws that affect you and getting to know the ins and outs of the Health and Safety at… Read more »
Understanding British Safety Standards
Britain is one of the safest countries for workers in the world. There is a comprehensive set of Health and Safety laws and regulations in place that strive to protect workers from accidents and illnesses in the workplace. Complying with British safety standards can be a big responsibility for employers but the benefits are clear…. Read more »
A Managers Job is never Done
It is often believed that a manager’s job is never done and this is something that I agree with, having been a manager for many years. That being said there is one thing I strongly believe in and that is to never expect your staff to complete duties you wouldn’t do yourself. As a manager… Read more »
3 Easy Steps to Help You Meet Standards for Health & Safety
Health and Safety is an area which no business can afford to overlook. Although complying with standards for Health and Safety can add to your workload, this is an essential part of any business plan. Over the last 35 years, improvements in Health and Safety have been proven without a doubt to have dramatically reduced… Read more »
What Makes SSSTS Courses the Best Option for Supervisors?
There are many courses that can teach those working in construction about health and safety; however, not all of them are suited for supervisors. Supervisors have to consider their legal responsibilities when it comes to health and safety. It’s not only about what their bosses want them to do, or about moral duties. Legally supervisors… Read more »
Train Your Managers with the SMSTS
There has to be excellent health and safety management on all construction sites. Without it the workers lives can be put at risk, the costs of running the business can be increased and there is always the possibility of being prosecuted whether there has been an accident or not. The law requires all managers to… Read more »
International NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate
Did you know that over 200 workers in the United Kingdom are killed every year in accidents on the job and that more than one million people per year are injured? In addition, over two million people suffer from illnesses which are either caused by or exacerbated by their working environment. Preventing these tragic accidents… Read more »
Ensure Your Managers are Not Breaching the Law
Be Aware of Your legal Responsibilities Before you accept the role of a manager you need to be aware of the implications it can have on your life. You will earn more money and it’s a great advancement to make in your construction career. However, managers have legal duties to meet and can face prosecution… Read more »
Are Your Managers Trained to a Suitable Level?
If your manager hasn’t been trained in health and safety recently how can you be sure they are doing a good job? If you have concerns over the management of safety and health issues you need to take a look at their current qualifications and the length of time since they last attended a training… Read more »