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.
The UK lost over 17 million working days as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression in 2020. Mental health issues are the most common reason given for sick days in the UK. Even before the pandemic, it was estimated that mental health issues cost UK employers up to £45 billion a year. Workplace Stress […]
The results of two recent surveys suggest that most employees are not washing and drying their hands properly at work, despite hand hygiene being vital in helping to reduce the spread of COVID and other viral and bacterial infections. Survey Results One survey, commissioned by hygiene and facility service provider Elis UK, found that 55% […]
The pre-COVID normal working life may never fully return, with a hybrid work model becoming the favoured post-pandemic approach. As well as being a significant change for people, the working culture of businesses and employment law, moving to hybrid working will have health and safety implications too. What is Hybrid Working? Hybrid working involves 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
