How can I get my site safety qualifications?

We know that health and safety training can be a dreaded annual task, but have you ever considered how you learn best? This can have so much effect on your attitude towards learning – you need to be in an environment that works with you. There are many options now available — from classroom sessions… Read More

Do I need a SSSTS course?

In the fast-paced, high-risk world of construction, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re leading a small team or overseeing complex projects, your ability to manage safety on site can mean the difference between smooth operations and serious incidents. That’s where the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) comes in. Level… Read More

The worst safety incidents in wrestling history

Wrestling may not be real, but its success is. ‘Sports entertainment’ is the hottest it’s been in decades, with WWE stars like Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley now lighting up Netflix and finding a huge global audience. As anyone who watched the Netflix documentary ‘McMahon’ will know, however, it’s never been short of controversy—including some… Read More

What does the CITB SMSTS cover?

The CITB SMSTS stands for Site Management Safety Training Scheme. It’s a certification course primarily aimed at individuals working in construction site management roles, such as site managers, supervisors, and other senior personnel. The course is designed to ensure that they understand health, safety, and environmental responsibilities and can apply this knowledge on construction sites.… Read More

4 crowd disasters that changed event safety

Thousands of events take place every day around the world, from concerts to parties to book club meetings. In most cases, nothing ever goes wrong, at least from a safety perspective. Yet that feeling that things can’t go wrong just because they haven’t before is a dangerous sentiment—and can lead to oversights that could cost… Read More

Can you create a risk assessment with AI?

A growing number of people are now relying on generative AI to automate parts of their work, and it’s more than happy to oblige. As the complexity of its answers has increased, people feel increasingly confident in relying on it to do more than simple planning or idea generation. Now, a growing number of people… Read More

5 years later: how COVID changed health & safety forever

Can you believe it’s been five years since the start of the first COVID lockdown? It simultaneously feels like it happened yesterday and 10 years ago. While the feeling of being in lockdown is still fresh and visceral for many people, it’s also a strange and alien time in many people’s lives. Others are not… Read More

When does UKATA asbestos awareness need refreshing?

Asbestos awareness training needs to be reviewed and refreshed regularly to ensure ongoing safety and compliance. In most cases, UKATA asbestos awareness training should be reviewed at least once every 12 months. However, specific requirements can vary depending on local regulations or workplace policies. Here are some factors that might trigger a review of asbestos… Read More

What’s involved in a fire risk assessment?

Fires are one of the deadliest hazards you can face in almost any setting. The speed with which a fire can spread under the right circumstances is staggering, and no fire safety measure is 100% fool proof. This is why fire risk assessments are so important—not just to slow the spread of fire if one… Read More

When was asbestos used the most?

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals made up of fine, durable fibres that are heat-resistant, fireproof, and had great insulating properties. It is a silicate mineral that can be divided into two main types: serpentine (curly fibres) and amphibole (straight fibres). Asbestos was historically used in a wide range of… Read More