24% of work related illness or injury is caused by incorrect lifting or carrying.
Falls from height account for nearly three in ten (29%) fatal
injuries to workers (RIDDOR)
The most common kinds of accident are caused by slips and trips (28%).
28.2 million working days are lost in the UK due to work-related illness and workplace injury.
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From Health and Safety Training Courses to Assessor and Verifier Training and Health and Safety Consultancy New Broom Training provide a range of professional, accredited training courses.
Our training courses are designed for companies as well as individuals who are seeking to build upon their own personal development and are ideal for anyone looking to either begin a new role or to grow and formalise their knowledge and understanding. Each course is recognised by the relevant awarding bodies including IOSH, NEBOSH, IIRSM and QCDA.
Health and safety concerns surround the start of the Tokyo Paralympics, despite there not being a major outbreak of Covid infections during the main Olympics which finished earlier this month. The concerns are that case numbers have increased in the areas surrounding the Paralympic venues in the past couple of weeks and that some Paralympians […]
On July 19th many businesses reopened for the first time in 16 months. It became possible to phase out a working from home approach and start reintroducing a more traditional workplace culture. Colleagues could meet face to face instead of over Zoom, socialise during break times, and physically pass folders and files instead of via […]
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) being given to Danish footballer Christian Eriksen following his sudden collapse during a Euro 2020 match earlier this month was a stark reminder that a cardiac arrest can strike anyone. It can happen without warning, anytime and anywhere. Including in the workplace. According to The Journal of Paramedic Practice about 60,000 people […]
My current position is Health and Safety advisor for Bryen and Langley. My job entails the provision of safety support to Bryen & Langley’s Projects; develop and encourage best practice management principles, procedures and cultures to reduce the safety, health and environment risks to all persons affected by construction activities.
Vitalis Ndeda
The electronic profile was a completely new style of learning for me and I must admit I found it a little difficult at first. But I got the hang of it and by the end it was quite straightforward. While I had done the vocational work to gather the evidence for the qualification, I needed help and guidance in putting my profile together and NBT were always willing and able to provide that help and guidance. I cannot speak highly enough of NBT and for their outstanding knowledge, patience and support, I recommend them as a training centre.
Brett Walker, NVQ level 3 – Occupational Health & Safety
