Finding the right course for you If you’re looking for a higher level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety from SHEilds then you may be facing a slight dilemma; should you take a City & Guilds NVQ Level 5 or a NEBOSH National/International Diploma course? Both of these courses are aimed at Health & Safety […]
Staying safe and being prepared for the unexpected With lone working on the rise lately a lot of people may be wondering; exactly what constitutes this practice and what are the health & safety requirements? A lone worker is essentially defined as an employee who works by themselves without direct supervision, perhaps on a remote […]
Holiday Travel tips to protect your health & well-being International travel and holidays are something we typically take for granted in this day and age, being a largely affordable luxury allowing us to experience new places and cultures. However, this freedom comes at a cost with long distance travel presenting potential health and safety issues […]
Considering the Risks, Preparation and Appropriate PPE Mentioning ‘confined spaces’ probably conjures up some fairly potent claustrophobic – and not entirely pleasant – images in the mind for most. However, do you really know what to look out for and how to address the inherent dangers of entering these spaces? Work within a confined space […]
Where to begin and where to go next If you’re thinking of starting an eLearning course with SHEilds it can be daunting knowing where to begin or indeed – if you’ve recently completed a qualification – where to go next; the purpose of this blog is to suggest a recommended route through a typical progression […]
Reviewing UK Legislation and Road Safety Features Road safety is a serious business; currently, in the UK alone a third of all annual road traffic accidents account for 1000 fatalities. Imagine that? One-thousand lives lost in preventable accidents, while including injury of all severities the Department for Transport reported a staggering 194,477 casualties in 2014. […]
Identifying Indicators and Improving Benchmarking health and safety performance at work is vital to all organisations who want to excel beyond the threshold of legislative compliance. The IOSH Managing Safely course is a prime example of suitable training, which will aid employees identify these indicators and act accordingly to enhance health and safety within the […]
The Dangers of Heavy Lifting with Cranes In this article we cover some of the best ‘top tips’ when using cranes for lifting heavy loads. Firstly the most important tip to remember is – Safety is paramount! Extend extra care not carelessness For any kind of lifting due care and consideration of risks should never […]
Career Benefits of an IOSH Managing Safely Qualification The career benefits of achieving an IOSH Managing Safely Qualification are most relevant to first line management and appointed safety representatives, helping learners to develop a balanced perspective of safety & health issues and an understanding related control systems. The course syllabus and training material introduces first […]
Examination Technique – Don’t forget about structure! Often neglected but almost as integral as the study and application of knowledge students need to be aware of the importance of effective examination technique. Exam Practice is Important Put simply, I would recommend that learners spend some time practicing handwriting their answers using time management per question. […]
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