LATEST NEWS

Taking the time to properly train your employees on basic health and safety measures is not only good for your company’s income, it’s also good for the longevity of your staff members. No one wants to think about the worst happening, but in reality, it can happen to anyone at any time. The following 5 reasons why businesses should prioritise health and safety training will help convince you that it’s worth taking the time and money to ensure your staff are safe at work and home alike.

NEBOSH training courses can be a great option if you’re looking to learn more about health and safety in the workplace, but you may not know much about them. Fortunately, this guide will give you an overview of these courses as well as tell you where and how to get started with them. You’ll also find some important information about NEBOSH, including what it stands for, what it offers, and what opportunities it provides for people who want to advance their careers in this industry or even enter the field of work health and safety altogether.

Mental health is an extremely delicate subject, and not everyone finds it a simple topic to discuss, in fact a large amount of individuals with mental health issues find it difficult to open up. In our latest blog we look at the importance of understanding and being aware of mental health within the construction industry.

When people consider applying for, or changing jobs, one of the first things they think about is what relevant skills they have that will directly suit the job role they are interested in. Although hard skills are important, many people overlook or fail to consider their soft skills, which can sometimes tip the balance in an interview.  In our latest blog, we help you better understand what soft skills are and why they’re so important.

Over a summer which has proven to be one of the hottest on record, many have taken the opportunity to bask in the sun, enjoy holidays, breaks and much more, but with the sharp increase in temperature to the highest ever recorded in the UK, reports of fires rapidly increased, and with experts predicting future summers will follow suit, it’s more important than ever to ensure your workplace’s fire safety is up to par. In our latest blog, we look at several steps you can follow to maximise the safety of everyone in the workplace in the event of a fire.

The idea of confined space is often a nightmare for many, and the thought of working within them is most likely never to be considered, but there are job roles out there that heavily involve working within tight nooks and crannies which certainly aren’t for the faint-hearted. In our latest blog, we look at how the City and Guild confined space courses can help to manage the way you go about your job as well as keeping you safe at all times.

In a country with such unpredictable weather, the sun shining and temperatures rising is warmly welcomed by those who love a hot summer. However, despite nice weather being a big morale boost for many, it can be a considerable danger to those whose work takes place outdoors, exposing them to illnesses such as heat stress and/or heat stroke; the most serious heat related illness where the body fails to control its temperature. In our latest blog, we explore 8 effective ways you can beat the heat and remain safe when working outside.

So, you’re a hands-on type of person, not the biggest fan of the classroom, and sitting at a desk just isn’t for you? Well allow us to introduce you to construction NVQs! A group of qualifications perfect for those looking for a career within the construction industry! (Seriously though, you’ll probably need one!)

In our latest blog, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about the different options and levels of NVQ qualifications to set you on your way towards a rewarding career within construction.

Health and safety is always at the heart of all business operations, regardless of industry, to guarantee employee safety as well as increased productivity, and for those working in the construction industry, you've probably heard of the CITB training courses: SMSTS and SSSTS. The two CITB courses are comparable, but your employment role will determine which is appropriate for you. In this blog, we look at everything you need to know before deciding between the SMSTS and SSSTS course.
 

Nowadays, you'll hear about health and safety in some form almost wherever you go, whether it's in public or at work, and for good reason. The significance of occupational health and safety has been underlined more and more in recent years, with studies demonstrating both the massive consequences it can have on a company if it is not followed correctly, as well as the positive effects it can have if it is. In this blog, we look at the importance and effects of workplace health and safety, and why all businesses should be engaged.

You’re looking to learn more about occupational health and safety, but you’re not sure what to go for, well you’re not alone. Finding the right training course best suited to yourself can be a task in its own right, and NEBOSH is no exception. However, with NEBOSH being looked upon globally as the ‘gold standard’ of Health and Safety training, whichever NEBOSH course you choose, you’ll be in safe hands. We dive into the NEBOSH training courses available through Easybook Training to make the decision-making process much easier for you.

First Aid is an essential set of skills not only for yourself but also for all those around you. Whether you’re at home, at work or out in public, having the ability to perform First Aid could be the difference between life and death, and according to the British Red Cross, only 5% of adults would feel confident enough to perform first aid in an emergency. In our latest blog, we explore the reasons why learning first aid can be so important.