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 signs must be quickly and clearly understood. They must instruct, inform, and advise staff and visitors regarding potential health and safety hazards in a workplace. They must be easier and quicker to interpret and understand than verbal or extensive written instructions. Sign History Health and safety signs have a long history. A […]
The past year has shown that getting people to follow advice and rules designed for their own safety is not as simple as it may seem, even when non-compliance could mean death. This human resistance to complying with health and safety rules is a challenge in health and safety. How Rule Breaking Can spread Personal […]
Founded in 1945, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has become the largest health and safety membership body in the world. Currently, it has about 48,000 members in over 130 countries. Based in the UK and awarded a Royal Charter in 2002, it offers professional qualifications designed to raise standards of health and […]
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 a 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
