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New PASMA Training Centre in Leeds
Boss Training Ltd is delighted to announce the opening of a new PASMA Training centre in Leeds. NEW PASMA TRAINING CENTRE IN LEEDS The new centre is located at Treefield Industrial Estate at the top of Gelderd Road, just two minutes from junction 27 of the M62 and M621. The official opening date is set…
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Regular Inspection of Work Equipment is Vital
In order for work equipment to be deemed as safe for everyday use and operation, an inspection is required. If any sort of damage or condition issues exist that may affect the operation of this equipment, it should be reported and corrected before any of the workforce use it once more. In some cases, a…
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RIDDOR Recent Regulation Changes Explained
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) have recently been changed and the 2013 version has some important differences from that which was previously in force. The changes have been carefully designed to make adhering to these important regulations easier. Some businesses were avoiding reporting because the regulations were quite cumbersome, so the…
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The Risk of Legionella in the Workplace
For most UK adults, mentioning the term ‘Legionnaires’ disease’ is usually enough to send a shudder down the spine. This debilitating illness was frequently in the news headlines about a decade ago and the bad news is that it never really went away. Legionella explained Legionella or Legionellosis is the scientific term for a group…
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The Importance Of Risk Assessments
Risk assessment is a vital step in making any workplace safer and although some people tend to look upon them as a time waster and paperwork nightmare, they are in fact essential. They perform several functions in making staff more aware as well as ironing out potential glitches. From an insurance point of view, if…
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Why Asbestos Training is Vital for Everyone’s Safety
Asbestos Training Asbestos disposal is a very contentious subject and no one wants to have a site near their home, as historical evidence links asbestos with mesothelioma, a fatal lung disease. Nowadays, asbestos disposal is a very tightly regulated industry and workers on the sites are very highly trained and the very latest technology is…
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Mobile Access Tower Training
Working at height is the single biggest cause of deaths in the UK workplace and accounts for more than half of the total deaths in the construction industry every year. This risky activity is a requirement of the UK construction business and usually involves the use of mobile access towers for various tasks.
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How Asbestos Training Can Make Your Job Safer
Not many people come across asbestos in their daily lives these days, as since the dangers were recognised very little is used except in very specialised applications. However, anyone who is likely to come across asbestos – a typical case would be anyone working on renovations of older properties or older industrial buildings – should…
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Ten Essential Safety Tips When Working at Height
Working at height is the single most dangerous activity as borne out by the fact that it is the biggest cause of fatalities and serious injuries in the workplace. It can be made safe by following basic rules and guidelines, but if workers are inadequately trained or are given incorrect equipment, then accidents can and…
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Essential Asbestos Training Facts for Small Businesses
Most small businesses will go for many years without having any cause to worry about working with or being responsible for the removal of asbestos, but occasionally it may arise and then it will be necessary to bring in a licensed remover because of lack of training in the workforce. The UKATA (United Kingdom Asbestos…
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What is IPAF and Why Would I Need It?
The acronym IPAF stands for International Powered Access Federation and they oversee the safety aspect of working at a height using any powered lifting equipment, such as scissor and boom lifting aids. Access can also be gained from static towers and scaffolding but for anything where a lot of moving is needed on the job…
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Boss Takes Off With Jet2
Jet2 has been operating for over ten years under that name, although it has been in the air under different livery for over thirty five years. Based at Leeds Bradford Airport originally, it now has bases at Manchester, Belfast International, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Newcastle, East Midlands, Glasgow and also Alicante in Spain. As the company grew,…
