What is NEBOSH? NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is an awarding body with charitable status. They offer a wide range of qualifications designed to train people in the health, safety and environmental management needs of all workplaces, across a number of different industries. Formed in 1979, NEBOSH is now a… Read More
What is NEBOSH? • The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) was formed in 1979 as an awarding body with charitable status. • They offer an encyclopaedic range of globally-recognised qualifications constructed to meet the health, safety and environmental management needs of all workplaces. • Annually, around 50,000 candidates are attracted to… Read More
Choosing a course can be quite discouraging when you’ve left school or university, especially if you haven’t studied for a while. You want to make sure that the energy, time and money you’re investing and committing into a course will be worthwhile. Well, let me introduce you to NEBOSH *rainbows and fireworks commence*. I kid… Read More
Use code NG10 for 10% off our NEBOSH health and safety in Construction, offer ends 24/05/2022 – Click here While we put in the same passion and take the same pride from all of our courses, NEBOSH has a special place in our hearts. Our dedication to delivering the highest standard of NEBOSH training… Read More
Almost two years after we wrote about a seemingly imminent ban, it’s finally happened: the United States has ended the last uses of asbestos. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a complete ban on the import or use of chrysotile asbestos, with a rapid end to its applications in vehicles, and a phased removal… Read More
The news that a major construction scheme intends to enforce properly-fitted PPE for women on its sites has been warmly received within the industry. It’s a topic we’ve written about before, and a change that’s not before time. The issue is a substantial one, and a hidden scourge that both commonly contravenes safety regulations, and… Read More
If you think about the substance asbestos, you probably see it as an old construction material that’s highly dangerous and therefore monitored and always controlled. You’re most certainly not thinking of it as something that’s currently a present threat. Asbestos can still be found in everyday products, and recent lawsuits reflect this (see our Johnson… Read More
Smartwatches have evolved beyond mere fitness trackers and timekeeping devices. They are now proving to be beneficial for workers’ health and safety, especially within the construction industry. As health and safety should be one of the most paramount concerns, it is essential to recognize as many health and safety hazards as possible and understand what… Read More
Accidents and emergencies rarely have the courtesy to strike when we expect them. In the workplace, being prepared to handle these situations means acting immediately, and with the knowledge necessary to provide triage and support. With the most serious emergencies needing to be resolved before paramedics can even reach a site, this early intervention can… Read More
Ensuring safety on-site is paramount to prevent accidents and injuries. As we all hear in the news, it’s not rare for something to happen that can be detrimental to someone’s life (See previous blog- What are the steps to take in case of an accident?) That’s why we are going to explain in this blog… Read More