With the job market looking bleak right now many people are looking at new ways of making a living. Becoming your own boss is one of the ways to stay ahead; bring in an income and to make a positive move forward in this tough economic climate. One of the excellent careers to consider is […]
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Earn Money as a Child Minder
It is essential to have first aid training if you are responsible for children. Many people are starting their own businesses offering childcare and after school clubs to parents in the UK. As demand for longer working hours and stricter policies placed on single parents increase the demand for affordable childcare is at an all-time […]
What is the CITB?
What is the CITB? The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is the training organisation for the UK construction industry. It was established in 1964 and has been one of several training boards that cover UK industries. This organisation works together with construction companies in order to improve skills, increase the competitive edge and respond to […]
Managing Safety at Work – The Essentials for a Healthy Workplace
The effective management of health and safety in your workplace is a very important driver in the success of your business. It is absolutely crucial that employers, owners, supervisors and senior managers take the initiative to demonstrate effective leadership when it comes to health and safety. Health and safety management is all about making sure […]
The Shock of Your Life – Electrical Health and Safety Concerns
Electricity can be very useful. It powers our homes, provides us with light, lets us use our electronic products, keeps our fridges cold and our ovens hot and plays a huge role in many of our everyday activities. However, although electricity is very convenient and useful in the right context, when it is used unsafely […]
Slips, Trips and Falls at Work – How to Avoid Them and Stay Safe
Did you know that, according to the Health and Safety Executive, the most common types of workplace accidents are trips, slips and falls? In fact, 16-19% of all claims for accidents in the workplace are a result of injuries caused by slips, trips and falls. Slips, trips and falls can happen in any workplace, so […]
Legionella Safety Concerns – What You Need to Know
Legionella is the bacteria that is responsible for Legionnaire’s Disease, which was a disease that broke out in the 1970s. This dangerous bacteria exists in water and moist soil and has been found in hot and cold water taps, creeks, ponds, water in air conditioning towers and many other places. The bacteria causes Legionnaire’s Disease, […]
Important Info for Using Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment is what employees wear while on the job in order to reduce their exposure to hazards. However, personal protective equipment is not intended to be the first line of defence against workplace hazards. PPE should be the last line of defence, after all other avenues of reducing risk have been explored. All […]
Health & Safety Concerns With DSE – How to Protect Yourself
Using computers in the workplace doesn’t automatically seem like the most dangerous work-related activity. However, there are certain hazards that are associated with computing equipment and using display screens several hours a day in the workplace. These days, almost every office job uses a computer in some way and involves several hours of staring at […]
Dangers of Working in Confined Spaces
Many industries involve workers entering confined spaces in order to carry out work. This type of working environment can be very dangerous for a number of reasons and there are many important health and safety considerations that need to be made when working in a confined space. What is a Confined Space? A confined space […]
