HOW DO I ACHIEVE CMIOSH STATUS?
Whether you’ve been working in health and safety for some time, or if you’re just embarking on a career in safety, achieving CMIOSH (Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational…
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HOW TO KEEP PACE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY CHANGES
The UK has a comprehensive set of health and safety laws designed to protect workers and members of the public from harm. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act…
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HEALTH AND SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED
Health and safety qualifications are essential for individuals who want to pursue a career in health and safety or for those who are responsible for ensuring health and safety in…
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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING AN UPGRADE FROM NVQ LEVEL 5 TO LEVEL 6?
The NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety is a new qualification, officially approved by IOSH and accredited by Pro Qual, whereas an NVQ 5 is approved by IOSH, but accredited…
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THE PERFECT TOOL FOR NVQ 6
Technology is often marketed in a way which allows users to visualise how a product can be used, and how it fits into various lifestyles. This is particularly popular with…
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WHAT A LOT OF NOISE!
Noise is defined as ‘a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance’. It is a form of energy that is transmitted by pressure variations which…
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WORKPLACE FIRE SAFETY
What can we learn from incidents? Following the anniversary of the Grenfell Fire Disaster in June, Dame Judith Hackett has taken the opportunity to detail her findings and provide recommendations…
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HOW TO SAFELY WORK AT HEIGHT
What is working at height? Working at height is defined as work activities in any place where, if precautions were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury.…
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NEWS: ALTON TOWERS’ OWNERS FINED £5MILLION OVER SMILER CRASH
The owners of Alton Towers have been fined £5million with costs of £69,955.40 following a rollercoaster collision which left 16 people injured, a number of them seriously. Two young women…
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NEWS: ALTON TOWERS OWNERS PLEAD GUILTY TO SAFETY FAILINGS – STATEMENT FROM HSE
Alton Towers’ owners have been told they face a large fine after admitting responsibility for the Smiler rollercoaster crash. Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd indicated a guilty plea to charges of…
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