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.
Employee well-being is critical to a company’s success, affecting productivity, job satisfaction, and employee engagement. Health and safety have an important role in ensuring that well-being. Yet in many companies, once a year, coinciding with the season to be jolly, employees encounter a situation that might compromise their well-being and workplace relationships, the work Christmas […]
Stress in the workplace can lead to absenteeism, increased staff turnover, and reduced productivity. The HSE views stress-related health problems as a significant concern for all businesses. Employers must treat stress as they would any other health hazard. This includes assessing work-related stress risks and implementing strategies to minimize them. How Serious Is Stress At […]
The rollout of the Covid and flu vaccination schemes a month earlier than planned this year may cause some concern about the possible return of Covid to the workplace. However, although the early rollout is just a safety precaution, it is a good time to review ways for employees to stay healthy and minimise sick […]
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
