Fire safety training helps employees understand how to prevent fires, recognise potential hazards and respond safely if an emergency occurs. However, effective training involves more than showing staff where the fire exits are. Employees need to understand the risks within their workplace, know what to do when an alarm sounds and feel confident following the…
If your employees have completed manual handling training, you may be wondering how long their certificate lasts and when they need to complete the training again. The short answer is that there is no single legal expiry period for every manual handling certificate. The right time to refresh training depends on the workplace, the tasks…
If you’re responsible for health and safety in your workplace, you may wonder why health and safety training is important and what difference it actually makes. The answer goes beyond simply giving employees a certificate. Appropriate training helps employees understand the risks associated with their work, follow safer working practices and know what to do…
Manual handling is any workplace activity that involves moving or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. That could include lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, moving or holding an object. Manual handling is part of everyday work in many industries. Employees may regularly move boxes, equipment, tools, materials or other items as part of…
If you’re responsible for fire safety in your workplace, you may have wondered: do I need a fire marshal? The answer depends on your premises, your fire risk assessment and the arrangements you have in place for dealing with a fire. There isn’t one fixed number of fire marshals that applies to every business. Instead,…
If your business has trained workplace first aiders, it’s important to make sure their training remains current and their skills stay up to date. So, how often is first aid training required? For most workplace first aid qualifications, certificates are valid for three years. However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommends that first…
If you’re responsible for health and safety in your business, you may have asked yourself: how many first aiders does my business need? The answer depends on your workplace. There isn’t one number that is suitable for every business. Your first aid arrangements should take into account the type of work you carry out, the…
If you’re looking to become a qualified first aider, one of the first questions you may have is: how do you get a first aid certificate? The process is fairly straightforward, but the type of training you need will depend on why you’re taking the course and, if you’re training for work, the needs of…
Health and safety training plays an important role in helping businesses meet their responsibilities and protect their employees. However, understanding exactly what training your business needs can sometimes be difficult. Health and safety requirements vary depending on the type of work you carry out, the risks involved and the responsibilities of your employees. So, how…
If you’ve been asked to become a fire warden at work, you may be wondering whether you need to complete specific training before taking on the role. The short answer is yes. Fire wardens need appropriate training to help them understand their responsibilities and carry out their role safely and effectively. The level of training…