Health & Safety

Construction businesses must ensure their work is COVID-secure to continue operating. We explain some of the key safety procedures for construction, here.

There are three types of asbestos training available. We explain what Asbestos Awareness Training covers, who it is suitable for and the benefits, here.

It’s crucial for staff to receive the right level of asbestos training. We outline the three different types of training and what they cover, here.

Bonfire night is approaching! Read our bonfire night safety tips for advice on staying safe, including bonfire guidance and the firework code.

Wearing hard hats is vital if you work in construction. We outline the importance of hard hat colour codes for construction and their meanings, here.

Asbestos is incredibly dangerous and can still be found in buildings. Find out what to do if you come across asbestos in your home, or elsewhere, here.

All the information you need on different types of fire extinguishers, the colours of fire extinguishers, fire signage, and fire classification.

Skills for Care supports social care employers to run & deliver their services effectively. We discuss the Skills for Care endorsement here.

A number of our courses have been approved by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Find information about RoSPA and its importance, here.

Our Asbestos Awareness course is accredited by Independent Asbestos Training Providers. Find information about IATP and how they audit courses, here.

A range of our courses have been approved by the International Institute for Risk and Safety Management. Find out who IIRSM are and its importance, here.

By using the ACR model, you will be able to understand the hazards & risks associated with silica dust. Find advice on how to use the ACR model here.

If you supply PPE, it’s important to ensure it is compliant with safety standards. Find out how to recognise compliant or counterfeit equipment, here.

The risks associated with COSHH will likely be greater following COVID-19. We outline what employers should consider to ensure workplace safety, here.

COSHH training helps to ensure cleaners feel confident and safe working with hazardous substances. We outline what it should cover and its importance.