2017
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How to Prepare for Your Online Course
Undertaking an online course involves almost as much preparation as a classroom course does. You still need to take notes and study, which can be time-consuming. Here at Boss Training, we have a range of online safety training courses that you can choose from and, once your course is selected, you can prepare with these…
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Is A Confined Space Training Course a Requirement for Your Work?
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations stipulate specific rules about working in enclosed and confined spaces; and for good reason. A number of people are killed or seriously injured in the UK each year in places defined by HSE as: A place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can…
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Top 5 Reasons Why First Aid Training is Crucial in the Workplace
Although it is not a pleasant thought, the truth is that accidents and injuries in the workplace are more common than you may think. According to the Health and Safety Executive, there were 1.3 million working people suffering from a work-related illness in 2015/2016 in the UK. A quick and efficient first aid response is…
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Welcome to our New Website!
If you haven’t already noticed, there has been a huge change to our website, and after months of hard work, we at Boss Training are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Our new site is now even easier to use and we think it looks great! Our new website clearly states our…
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5 Best Safety Practices You Need to Consider When Using MEWPs
When working at height, it’s important to be aware of the health and safety risks it presents, in order to minimise or eliminate injuries and accidents at work. One of the most commonly used pieces of equipment while working at height is the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), which allows users to have safe access…
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Health and Safety Courses for Managers
As a manager looking at health and safety training courses, it is likely that you’re searching on behalf of your staff or colleagues. This is, of course, vital as it ensures that your team is fully equipped and prepared to conduct their work in a safe and practical manner. However, you may not have thought…
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Case Study: PASMA Towers for Users Training at the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
Our PASMA Scaffold Tower (Towers for Users) training course is sought-after by many, due to the many benefits it offers. This course is best suited for anyone who needs to assemble, use, inspect, alter and dismantle mobile access towers. We provide on-site training as well, which is what we did at the Luton Hoo Hotel,…
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Is Health and Safety Taken Seriously Enough?
At Boss Training, it’s our business to take health and safety seriously. Not only are we serious about it when we’re delivering our many training courses, we’re also serious about it in our own workplace. However, in a culture of ‘elf and safety’ myths, is health and safety taken seriously enough? All you have to…
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5 Health and Safety Myths
Health and safety regulations are there to prevent accidents and injuries from occurring, so it’s essential that they are carefully followed. Here at Boss Training, we understand the importance of health and safety; however, like many subjects, there are numerous myths that surround health and safety. Some may have been believed by many of us…
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Health and Safety Considerations You May Not Have Thought Of
Health and safety is a hugely important factor to consider in any workplace. Although the majority of workers are aware of health and safety regulations, there could be some things you may not have thought of. Accidents are not uncommon and health and safety regulations are there to try and prevent these from occurring. Here…
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How Your Business Benefits from Health and Safety Training
Whatever form it comes in, health and safety training is often viewed as a necessary evil; a box you must tick to make sure you comply with regulations. However, there are many more benefits to a business other than ticking the right boxes to ensure compliance. Improve Staff Satisfaction As you invest time and resources…
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Boss Acquires Access Training Solutions
Boss Training are delighted to announce that on 30th June 2017, the acquisition of Access Training Solutions was completed. The training centre located in Wednesbury, West Midlands is currently being re-branded but courses will continue to run on a daily basis during the takeover. The centre which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment is handily…
