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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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.
Last week, the UK Health Security Agency put in place its first ever level four heat warning. Such a warning showed the impending heatwave could cause illness and death among the fit and healthy, not just in high-risk groups. Experts warn heatwaves of this magnitude could become the norm in years to come. So what […]
Love Your Lungs Week is an annual awareness week that this year runs between 21st and 27th June. Originally set up by the British Lung Foundation (which is also known as Asthma + Lung UK), it focuses on promoting good lung health. Lung health is also a focus for the HSE during June, as its […]
Unsafe behaviours happen in the workplace every day. A sweating worker may remove his hard hat or goggles for a while, a worker pulls aside a mask to attend to a runny nose, or a lapse in memory leaves gloves unworn when they should be. Often these incidents have no adverse consequences and, as a […]
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
