How Safe is Your Workplace
There are certain dangers in any workplace that are easy to overlook. From complacency through familiarity right the way across to simply letting small things go unchallenged simply through not wanting to be seen as a harsh taskmaster, it is surprisingly easy to start overlooking hazards, and for the number of hazards in the workplace […]
What Does it Take to Climb a Mountain?
Climbing a mountain can be done by anyone. You don’t have to have spent years training or understand how to carry and utilise very specific equipment. Instead, it is simply about finding the right mountain. After all, there are mountains in the UK that can be climbed by people of average fitness with ease, and […]
First aid training is vital in construction industry
Emergency first aid training is vital in the construction industry. After all, workers in this sector are subject to various risks and when accidents occur, it is important that there are people around who have the skills and knowledge to respond effectively. These days, it is easy for managers to book emergency first aid courses […]
HSE issues scaffold safety warning
The need for effective safety training is strong in all industries, but it is arguably particularly vital in relation to certain activities, like scaffolding. In order to minimise risk in circumstances like this, people often take advantage of Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme courses. Indeed, demand for SSSTS training may rise yet further among those […]
Firefighter Accidents at Work in Manchester Not What We Expect
When we think of a fireman getting hurt in an accident at work, we tend to think of burns or breathing difficulties caused by fighting a fire or rescuing a stranded party. However, in the last three months, eight injured firefighters from one fire service have been awarded £150,000 in work accident compensation for some […]
Compensation Culture or Aware of Legal Rights?
Earlier this year, David Cameron announced a bid to crack down on ‘compensation culture’ in an effort to get lower car insurance premiums for all. While there may be some people that exaggerate (or even invent) their symptoms in the hope of making a personal injury claim, this crackdown doesn’t take into account those that […]