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What Will Carillion’s Collapse Mean for the Training Sector?
The construction industry is going through a bit of a shake-up at the moment, with Carillion’s collapse right at its centre. Carillion went into liquidation, prompting fears over thousands of job losses, as the company has 43,000 staff around the world, with 20,000 just in the UK. There are many questions surrounding the full impact…
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Your Safety Check List: Agriculture Industry
The Agriculture Industry has a reputation of a very hands-on, physically demanding industry, with year-round attention through all weathers being an essential consideration. These factors contribute to the understanding that certain safety issues are presented in this field, due to the sheer variety of workload and time spent working individually, sometimes miles away from any…
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Accident Hotspots in the UK
When you go to work, you expect to have a safe and healthy working environment. However, this is not always the case for countless workers around the country who have experienced a workplace accident. We’ve taken a look at the figures of workplace injuries and illnesses to better understand the ever-existing problem of a lack…
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What are the Differences Between IPAF and PASMA Training?
Both IPAF and PASMA training courses are essential in order to protect your workers from injury in the workplace. IPAF Training Courses IPAF stands for The International Powered Access Federation and it is responsible for maintaining safe and effective standards of powered access around the world. IPAF is at the forefront of ensuring the safety…
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Merry Christmas from Boss Training!
Can you believe another year has come and gone? The festive season is here, and, at Boss Training, we can barely believe 2017 is almost over. It seems like only yesterday we were welcoming the New Year and now, very soon, we have this year to say goodbye and 2018 to welcome with open arms.…
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Do You Understand the Dangers of Asbestos?
Asbestos can be found in buildings built before 2000 and according to the Health and Safety Executive, it is responsible for approximately 5000 deaths every year. Due to the many health risks associated with asbestos, it’s important to understand the consequences of asbestos exposure in the workplace, as well as how it can be prevented…
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Your Safety Check List: Construction Industry
The construction site is a dynamic environment where safety is paramount, with tasks such as scaling scaffolding and operating heavy machinery, each carrying its own set of risks. Professional safety training holds immense value in minimising these everyday risks. Managing a construction business or overseeing a worksite comes with the significant duty of ensuring a…
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MEWP Training: The Responsibilities of the Business Owner
Over 200 people suffer fatal accidents every year in the workplace, and more than one million are injured. Some industries are more dangerous than others but, in all of them, it’s crucial that risks are minimised – and as the business owner, you have a great deal of responsibility in ensuring that this happens. If…
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Welcome to PASMA Tower Safety Week
We take your safety very seriously. With 28% of work-related fatalities in the UK attributed to falling from a height, remaining safe while working at height is crucial. To raise awareness for this issue, as well as to ensure that safety remains priority number one, PASMA is putting a helpful hub of information at your…
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11 Different Ways to Fall from a Height
Whether by slipping, tripping, or the equipment malfunctioning, falling from a height can be a deadly endeavour. Regardless of your industry, there are many ways that your employees can fall when they are working at heights, many which can be avoided with proper training and advice. Falling from a Ladder For works of short duration,…
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Work Injuries That Could Have Been Avoided
Workplace injuries in the UK have been decreasing in past years, with 137 work-related fatal accidents between April 2016 and March 2017 representing the second-lowest number on record. There are still, however, a few accidents that occur in workplaces, many of which could have easily been avoided with training. Ensuring employee health and safety is…
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The Future of Construction and its Risks
The construction industry is constantly changing as new technologies and processes are developed. As the industry continues to evolve, a whole range of new challenges present themselves, particularly in terms of the risks and hazards associated with working in the industry. So, what does the future of the construction industry look like, and how will…
