Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ Disease is a potentially fatal illness that can be contracted from the Legionella bacteria in airborne water droplets. If your employees are at risk from Legionella you have a duty to protect them under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. In this guide we will be looking… Read More
CITB Health & Safety Awareness The CITB Health & Safety Awareness course has been the industry standard site safety qualification for decades. A government sponsored organisation, the CITB has been at the heart of workplace safety in the UK since its inception in the 1960s. Its courses are among the most trusted and relied upon in the… Read More
Managing a site is a vital role in the construction industry, where safety is a key issue – that needs a lot of attention! As the site manager, it’s your job to both assess and manage safety hazards in the workplace. Responsibilities may also include managing and instructing the site workers, setting goals for the… Read More
We have 2 days until the Royal Coronation of the King and people have already started camping at Westminster Abbey! I can’t promise you’ll see us at the parade stand there like squished sardines, but we can offer our support in another way. We are going to put a 15% discount across our entire website… Read More
While the Grenfell enquiry into the tragic tower fire is still yet to conclude, the lessons from it are taking effect. A new piece of legislation has changed the responsibilities of landlords for fire doors, particularly in tall buildings. The aim is to prevent another tragedy where fire compartmentation fails, and the usual ‘stay put’… Read More
The three principles of first aid are the responsibilities you must recite when completing a first aid course. It’s integral knowledge to know when responding to an emergency. We always remember that the ultimate goal is to save lives – something these 3 guiding principles will help you achieve. What is first aid? First aid… Read More
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders worldwide. Studies have shown that by introducing 2–3-minute cold showers into your daily routine, you could gain a immense benefits, including a reduction of stress and anxiety levels and even the potential increase of fertility. This non-invasive treatment activates electrical impulses that stimulates… Read More
With London’s West End recently illuminated by 30,000 lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan, its importance in England has become more apparent than ever before! Visitors can see the lights from 5pm to 1am for the whole 30 days of Ramadan. Muslims around the world will be celebrating Eid Al – Fitr on… Read More
Our next SMSTS course is on June 16th. As such, we thought we’d compile a list of reasons why you may benefit from a SMSTS course. The UK construction industry is one of many facing a skills shortage, and one of the areas that’s lacking is management. While there’s a lot to the role, a… Read More
Any job, any day of the week, can potentially release lethal asbestos fibres. And unlike sawdust or other particulates, you can’t see, smell, or feel the fibres in the air or on your clothes. Asbestos can be found in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000. Unfortunately, over 5000 people still die each… Read More