Young workers need new skills, says IOSH
A NEW generation of UK workers needs to learn new skills for the world of work today and in the future if they, their employers and the economy are to thrive.
A NEW generation of UK workers needs to learn new skills for the world of work today and in the future if they, their employers and the economy are to thrive.
UK EMPLOYERS have gone backwards on manager training in the final months before the sexual harassment duty tightens on 30 October, according to new polling of 540 human resources, learning & development and compliance professionals by compliance training provider, VinciWorks.
A NEW survey from workplace expert, Acas, found that over 2 in 5 employers (41%) are unaware of new legal changes they must adopt to prevent sexual harassment at work.
UNDER UK law, employers owe a duty of care to their employees. This means that a safe working environment must be provided. But getting this right often means thinking about other aspects of the business.
Specifically, a safe workplace is often created through proper consideration of logistical factors. If you’re not getting the items you need at the right time, then you might find that standards when it comes to safety begin to slip.
LEADING PROVIDER of health, safety and environmental training, Astutis, has published its Voice of Our Learners Report 2026, an annual survey capturing insights from health and safety professionals across the country.
PROPER SAFETY training helps construction teams spot hazards before accidents happen. CITB courses give workers and supervisors the skills to act quickly, reduce risks, and make safety a natural part of everyday site work.
ASTUTIS LEARNER Jason Rockwell-Kent has made NEBOSH history by winning Best Overall Candidate at the 2025 NEBOSH Graduation, just a year after receiving the Best Candidate Award for Unit DN3. This is the fourth consecutive year an Astutis learner has claimed NEBOSH’s top honour.
THREE-QUARTERS of noisy workplaces lacked essential knowledge on maintaining hearing protection equipment, inspections have found.
OHEAP FIRE and Security has strengthened its ongoing partnership with Derby College Group by hosting a series of workwear events at the college’s Stevenson Building. The sessions, which ran over three weeks, were designed to support students across engineering, building services, construction, and automotive courses.
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