Risks increased by unaccredited ‘in-house’ forklift training?
Many employers are choosing to purchase or deliver in-house forklift training unaware that, unlike accredited training, this may not comply with the required legal or best practice standards. Opting for in-house training could unnecessarily increase the risk of a workplace incident, explains RTITB.
Health and safety training in Manchester
From this autumn, RRC courses will be available in Manchester, with the NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Directing Safely being offered initially.
Course covers EMF regulations
Link Microtek, a leading UK supplier of EMF (electromagnetic field) safety equipment, has set up a new training course covering the requirements of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work (CEMFAW) Regulations 2016, which came into force on 1st July as the transposition of EU Directive 2013/35/EU into UK law.
5 reasons to train your employees
3B Training have provided five reasons why your workforce should attend training:
Manual handling training
Incorrect manual handling can be very dangerous and can be prevented if you are trained properly.
Joining the debate
With so many training providers offering different courses, the panel at the Health & Safety Event’s Safety Dialogue sessions – which included representatives from NEBOSH, BOHS, Mines Rescue Service and 3M – focused on the importance of training programmes and how employers assess competency. Alan McArthur, technical supervisor at 3M, gives an overview of the key discussion points from the event.
Aggregate Industries invests in training
Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has launched its largest ever roll out of formal weighbridge operations training.
Why study for your Health and Safety Diploma?
According to THSP – The Health & Safety People, studying for the Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety allows you to learn practical health and safety skills whilst still earning, enhancing your earning potential and progressing your career to the next level.
HGV driver training programme
Mobile Mini, a hirer of portable accommodation and secure storage solutions, is blazing a trail in solving the Heavy Goods Vehicle driver shortage, as it launches its fully-funded HGV Driver Development Programme.
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