If you need an SSSTS card, then taking the Virtual SSSTS course from your own home or workplace is a great way to gain this qualification. This 2-day course, which is trainer-led via zoom, will teach you to understand the laws and regulations and the duties of a supervisor when… Read More »
If you work in the construction industry, you may have been told you need to take a NRSWA course. But you may be wondering what a NRSWA course is…which is probably the reason why you have come to our blog! However you can rest assure, in this blog we will… Read More »
So, you are looking to take a CITB Temporary Works Coordinator course and considering the option of completing the course virtually online via Zoom. We believe it’s an excellent choice. So let us explain about the CITB qualification and what you will experience with our Online CITB Temporary Works Coordinator… Read More »
You now have choices of how to attend your training courses. As well as classroom courses, you now have the option of virtual training courses, which you attend from your home or workplace. So what does this mean to you and what does it all involve? Virtual Training Courses Let’s… Read More »
We’re excited to announce that NEBOSH has recognised Project Skills Solutions as a Gold Learning Partner. The highest level within the NEBOSH Partner Programme. Gold NEBOSH Learning Partner NEBOSH recognise how important it is to the success of your NEBOSH qualification to choose the training provider that is right for… Read More »
As countries around the world attempt to contain the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to share with our customers the steps we are taking to minimise the impact to our customers and keep our customers and staff safe. Booking with PSS Before booking your course with Project Skills Solutions,… Read More »
Starting up a new company is exciting. Between branching out into a new area, hiring staff, getting your business premises sorted and much much more, you will have countless things to think about. Perhaps one aspect that is not as exhilarating is creating a health and safety policy. It probably… Read More »
For many of us, we spent large portions of our week at work. The working landscape in the UK, and for most of the world, has changed. New technologies and easier communication have altered how we approach employment. This has led to many issues, such as higher stress levels and… Read More »
While we think that our workplaces are inherently safe, health and safety breaches and accidents can occur. Recently we blogged about the latest HSE workplace fatality figures. While very few incidents at work will result in death, there are a lot of accidents. There were over half a million non-fatal… Read More »
While workplaces should be an environment where employees feel safe and can get on with their job, this isn’t always the case. Even though conflict can arise at times which is only natural when you put several people in a room together for hours every day, one-off disagreements are a… Read More »
Health and safety is progressing all the time. The number of fatalities at work in the UK is much better than it was even 30 years ago. In this week’s blog, we are going to have a look at the timeline of health and safety in the UK and show… Read More »
Unless you have been hiding out in a cave somewhere over the past 3 years, you will have heard about Brexit. On the 23rd June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union, and it hasn’t been off the news since. While Brexit will impact many parts of our… Read More »
Going back into education as an adult or taking a training course through work can be demanding. Even though it may be necessary for your job, studying for a qualification is often very challenging. It was a bit different when you were in education because that was likely your full-time… Read More »
Every year the Health and Safety Executive release their workplace safety statistics. In this blog, we are going to focus on one aspect of the annual figures – workplace fatalities. Given how many people work in the UK – at the start of 2019 it was just over 31 million… Read More »
Project Skills Solutions have added IOSH Managing Safely training courses delivered in Reading. We currently deliver IOSH courses at approximately 25 venues across the UK and have recently noticed a demand in the Reading area. IOSH Managing Safely training courses in Reading have been scheduled for approximately every 8 weeks…. Read More »
Project Skills Solutions offer the CITB SSSTS Refresher training courses at our head office in Essex, Dartford- Kent, Victoria- London and locations across the UK. The CITB SSSTS Refresher training course. This is a 1-day course for delegates to complete who have already completed the CITB SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety… Read More »
Project Skills Solutions have been delivering training courses across the UK since 2004, promoting our company motto ‘Don’t Duck Out of Training’. The CITB SMSTS Refresher training course, (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme) is for any delegate who has already completed the 5-day CITB SMSTS training course. With any CITB… Read More »
So, it’s Mental Health Awareness Week – and we couldn’t feel more proud! With this year’s theme being Body Image, we’ll be discussing the stigma’s behind body image and how to be body confident in 2019. What Is Body Image? Body Image – what is it? Well, body image are… Read More »
If you’re an employee or employer within the construction industry, then you may have heard of CITB’s Levy system. If so, you’re in the right place as in this week’s blog we’ll be discussing CITB’s levy system and everything you need to know about it. What Is CITB Levy? CITB… Read More »
What Is The ECS? ECS stands for the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme and is the occupational card scheme for UK Electrotechnical workers. It is the sole ID and competence card scheme for electrotechnical operatives in the UK and is recognised and endorsed by the industry. Holding an ECS card proves your… Read More »
CITB Health & Safety Awareness: Site Safety Plus What Is It? The Site Safety Plus course teaches delegates the potential hazards they could face onsite to those who are about to or have just begun work within the construction industry. Who Is The Site Safety Plus Course For? The Site Safety… Read More »
We love facts and statistics at Project Skills Solutions. Health and safety is such an important topic and figures can vary wildly between industries, however there are many interesting facts which cover workplace safety in the UK as a whole. This is why in this blog we’ll be revealing 10… Read More »
Project Skills Solutions are constantly growing. We are pleased to announce we are now offering CITB SSSTS training courses in Dartford, Kent. SSSTS Training Courses In Dartford We have been accredited and delivering CITB courses across the UK since 2016. With our company constantly growing, we have now added a… Read More »
If you’re considering taking an IOSH course but unsure which course to take, then you’re in the right place. In today’s blog we will be discussing IOSH and all the courses available. We will be providing a breakdown of each course so you should feel confident as to what course… Read More »
If you’re thinking of studying an IOSH course or would simply like some more information on IOSH, then you’re at the right place as in today’s blog we’ll be discussing everything related to IOSH. IOSH Facts Before we discuss everything related to IOSH here are some key facts; IOSH stands for the… Read More »
Awareness around poor mental health within workplaces has progressed massively in recent years. The Mental Health First Aid training programme was developed to help employers spot the signs of poor mental health. But the question is….does it actually work? Even though mental health and the impact it can have for… Read More »
A few weeks ago we looked at how artificial intelligence is proving to be an innovative way of improving health and safety standards and this week we want to explore the world of game based learning. Health and safety can often be seen as a tedious subject, however it’s part… Read More »
Nanotechnology isn’t a futuristic concept that we won’t see in our lifetimes. In fact, nanomaterial is being used in everyday products as we speak. In this weeks’ blog, we’ll be looking at what this means from a health & safety perspective and how it can affect your workplace. Technological Evolution…… Read More »
Confined spaces…it can be terrifying for many people, however going into a very a small space is often a necessary part of many peoples jobs. Often people feel uncomfortable in small spaces and can suffer from claustrophobia. When thinking about a confined space, it’s probably common to instantly think of… Read More »
A full-scale building evacuation is something that we never hope to be involved in. We look at 3 things health and safety managers need to do to prepare for this type of emergency situation and find out why fire safety training is so important. OK, so we really hope… Read More »
Project Skills Solutions have been providing NRSWA training to individuals and companies since 2004. Our team are trained to give you the very best advice in your course selection and focussed on customer service.
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