January is the perfect time to review workplace health and safety. After the busy holiday period, it’s important to ensure your team starts the year confident, competent, and fully compliant. A proactive approach to refresher training helps reduce risks, prevent accidents, and reinforce a culture of safety throughout your organisation.
The Importance of Refresher Training
Even experienced employees can forget essential procedures or develop unsafe habits over time. Refresher training ensures staff stay up-to-date with current legislation, workplace policies, and practical skills. From first aid and fire safety to manual handling and IOSH courses, regular updates reinforce knowledge and empower your team to act confidently in emergencies.
Refresher sessions are also an excellent opportunity to listen to your staff. Understanding which areas they feel less confident in allows you to target training where it’s most needed. This engagement improves staff morale, encourages accountability, and ensures everyone knows their responsibilities in maintaining a safe working environment.
Plan Your Training Schedule for the Year
Use the start of the year to map out a structured training schedule. Booking refresher courses early ensures that all staff have the opportunity to refresh their skills and complete essential certifications before the year becomes busy. We work with you to select the most effective delivery method, whether in-person at your premises, virtually, or through a blended approach to suit your team’s needs.
Refresher training isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Whether your business operates in care, construction, food and drink, or office environments, our courses are designed to meet the specific challenges of your sector. By tailoring content to your workplace, we ensure staff receive relevant, practical, and actionable guidance that they can apply immediately.
Invest in Safety and Compliance
Regular refresher training is an investment in both staff and business. It strengthens safety culture, reduces the risk of incidents, and demonstrates a commitment to compliance and care. Starting the year with a well-trained, confident team helps you stay ahead of potential hazards and ensures your workforce is ready for anything.
Start the year with a safer, more confident team. Contact 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy to schedule your refresher training and ensure your workforce is prepared, compliant, and ready for success in 2026.
