NEBOSH, IOSH and CITB Courses, Health & Safety Training & First Aid Courses

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety (FSC1) ELCAS Accredited Provider Code 8616 5-days plus exam day Only £745 +VAT 19th - 23rd January 2026

Safety talks are an important part of an organisations commitment to promoting a safety culture, both at the office and on hazardous job sites. A well-planned safety meeting: Informs people about workplace risks and safety training; gives the chance to evaluate prior safety-related incidents and keeps people alert and aware of potential hazards. So, what are some good safety topics to incorporate in your meetings or talks around the toolbox? Here are 10 workplace health and s

1. Overview Employers have a legal duty to protect employees' health, safety and welfare. Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse (or abuse) will help you to manage health and safety risk in your workplace, develop a policy to deal with drug and alcohol-related problems and support your employees. What the issues are and what to look out for Misuse is not the same thing as dependence. Drug and alcohol misuse is the use of illegal drugs and misuse of alcohol, medici

Water pollution is a huge challenge for freshwater in the UK, impacting our rivers, streams and lakes and the wildlife that call them home. What are nitrates and phosphates and why are they a problem? Nitrates and phosphates are nutrients that occur naturally in the environment. Plants need them to grow. Healthy freshwater ecosystems usually have small amounts of these nutrients helping aquatic plants to survive. However, human activity on land can cause unnaturally high lev

As climate change becomes an increasingly urgent challenge, more businesses are stepping up to play their part. Whether it’s driven by environmental values, customer expectations, or upcoming regulations, the move toward carbon neutrality is good for the planet AND your business. But what does going carbon-neutral actually involve? And how can you realistically achieve it by 2030? Here’s a 7-step roadmap to help your organisation reach net-zero emissions by 2030. 1. Measure Y

Environmental Aspects An Environmental Aspect refers to how your actions, products, or services affect the environment. For instance, when washing cars, one environmental aspect could be the use of cleaning agents, which have the potential to pollute water. This pollution represents the environmental impact of the activity. Simply put, environmental aspects are the elements of what you do that can either harm or benefit the planet. Environmental Impacts They are the outcomes

Every facility should have an effective spill response plan to prevent accidents from becoming disasters. Stocking the appropriate spill response equipment and providing the proper training for all employees is important before a spill response plan can be implemented. Combining the correct equipment and training with a clear spill response guide ensures total preparedness. Assessing the risk, selecting the correct PPE equipment, confining the spill, stopping the source, eval

An Environmental Management System is one of the most efficient ways to reduce an organisation’s environmental impact and is increasingly sought after by stakeholders and environmental bodies. All organisations can benefit from implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS), regardless of size, geography, industry, or stage of their environmental journey.   Keep reading to find out what an environmental management system is, and how it can benefit your organisation. Th

HSE has published extensively revised guidance on managing bloodborne virus (BBV) hazards in workplaces . The guidance has been refreshed following feedback from the National AIDS Trust and other topic experts. It will help employers identify if BBV hazards exist in their workplace and provides practical tips on risk assessment. The updated guidance also: outlines simple preventative measures explains actions to take following accidental workplace exposure includes informatio

Introduction Develop a sound fire safety culture in the workplace and you will embed safe behaviour, improve compliance and protect people and assets. This blog explains what a fire safety culture looks like, why it matters under UK law, and how to build one using leadership, training, systems and measurement. Why a fire safety culture matters for compliance and protection A positive culture reduces risk and makes compliance a natural outcome. When people expect safe behaviou

When it comes to dining out, most customers often overlook the safety measures that need to be put in place to create a safe and healthy environment. However, behind the scenes, restaurant owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure that the necessary fire safety precautions are in place in the event that a fire breaks out. In this post, we will take a look at what restaurant fire safety means and what measures need to be in place to protect staff, customers and prope

Darker evenings and colder weather can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and can also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery. At this time of year surfaces can be perilous, which means slip and trip accidents may become more frequent. There are plenty of seasonal factors to consider when avoiding these sorts of accidents including: poor lighting excess w

Falls when working at height are the most common kind of workplace fatality. The HSE's latest figures for work-related fatalities in Great Britain show that 35 workers were killed in falls from height in 2024 to 2025. Make sure you put sensible and proportionate measures in place to manage the risks of working at height. The HSE's  step-by-step guide to working at height can help you control the risks. Scaffolding It is vital to make sure any scaffolding is stable and safe

All employers must provide toilets, washbasins and other welfare facilities that workers require. Employers must also provide a working...

Human factors is the scientific discipline concerned with how people interact with their work environment . It examines the complex...

An organisation's safety culture  encompasses the values, attitudes, behaviours, and commitment  towards health and safety in the...

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Salisbury) Could you or your business benefit from our NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course> 10-Day Course starting 1st December 2025 plus Exam Day only £1375 +VAT MOD Enhanced Learning Credits can be used for this course

IOSH Managing Safely 3-Day Course, plus workbook, exam, certification, refreshments and parking - Only £360 +VAT. Course dates 11th - 14th November 2025. The aim of this course is to give managers and supervisors an understanding of everyone’s safety and health responsibilities in the workplace and to enable managers and supervisors to recognise how they can influence, control and monitor risk to improve safety and health issues in the workplace. The Portway Centre, 1 Old Sar

Limited availability on our NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management. 5-day course starting 17th November 2025 in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Electricity is a familiar and necessary part of everyday life, but it can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property....