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 teaches delegates to understand the laws and regulations and the duties of a supervisor when it comes to safety in the… Read More »
We are all experiencing massive changes to our day to day lives due to the pandemic. This is requiring us to adapt and make changes to the way we communicate with colleagues, friends and family. Fortunately with the technology and fast broadband available today many people are able to… 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 »
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 »
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 »
If you have a quick scan around your office right now, how clean does it look? Are there files stacked everywhere? What about boxes lying about the floor? When were the bins last emptied? Maintaining a clean office is vital for many reasons. Not only does it remove clutter from… 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 »
Applying for your ECS managers card? We’ve broken down the steps below to make the process as simple as possible. Jump straight to the steps. Overview of the ECS The ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) is the only ID and competence card scheme for electrical operatives in the UK, recognised and… 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 »
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. Which is why in this week’s blog we’ll be revealing… 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 »
Artificial intelligence sounds like a concept from a science fiction film but what impact will it have on health and safety? We explore this question and discover how AI is already making workplaces safer across the world. Artificial intelligence – sounds like you’ve settled down to watch a sci-fi… Read More »
GRI 403 is a new occupational health and safety reporting standard from the Global Reporting Initiative. In this week’s blog at Project Skills Solutions, we have a look at GRI 403 to find out what it is and also how it will impact health and safety at work. The new… Read More »
Forklifts are a common part of many workplaces, however, managing forklift workers and ensuring that health and safety is maintained can be confusing for many managers. According to recent statistics, forklifts are the most dangerous form of transport to use in the workplace. 25% of workplace injuries that are caused by… Read More »
Health and safety matters from the very top of an organisation right down to the bottom. This is true of any business and particularly the construction industry. In a previous blog post – What are the main health and safety risks in the construction industry? – we found that there… Read More »
Injuries and accidents happen at work all the time. When we blogged about Britain’s Health & Safety Statistics for 2016-17 at the end of last year, we found that 70,116 injuries were sustained by workers and reported by their employer. The real number is perhaps higher, however, how many of… Read More »
A few months ago we looked at stress at work – How Bad is Workplace Stress in the UK? – and we found that 59% of respondents said that work is the main cause of stress in their lives. Long working hours and the work (or lack of work) by… Read More »
Health and safety regulations can change rapidly and complying with the law while keeping everyone safe can be incredibly difficult for any business no matter how big or small. After the cap on fines for health and safety breaches was lifted in March 2015, avoidable incidents that a company is… Read More »
It goes without saying that being under the influence of drugs at work– whether illicit or certain prescription drugs – can seriously impact not only the ability of an employee to do their job but health and safety in general. A report found that out of 1.6 million workers who… Read More »
There are over 17,000 people in the UK who suffer from hearing loss, ringing in their ears and other conditions due to being exposed to excessive noise in the workplace. However, how bad is this for workers in Britain? In this weeks’ blog post we are going to look at… Read More »
Undertaking health and safety training is all well and good however the hardest part comes afterwards. You need to ensure that what is learnt during the training is adhered to. Training and awareness itself doesn’t necessarily develop into a safer working environment. While it can lay the foundations of a… Read More »
Apart from our blog (obviously!) do you read any other health and safety blogs on a regular basis? Or perhaps you just visit one every now and again? When you are busy with work and in your personal life it can be hard sometimes to keep up with the goings-on… Read More »
What do you associate with this time of year? Snow, presents, family? What about that feeling of regret the next morning after the works’ Christmas party? For many of us, the festive season is a time to drink a bit more than is recommended and while this generally makes for… Read More »
Health and safety breaches and accidents at work not only cost £5.3 billion to the British economy every year but companies have to pay out larger fines than ever before. We touched on the subject of maximum health and safety fines previously and what the change in legislation from 12th… 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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