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A Moment to Reflect NEBSOH Graduation Header

NEBOSH Graduation 2024

It’s been two weeks since the NEBOSH Graduation 2024 ceremony, and what a moment it was! For many, the ceremony marked the culmination of years of dedication, learning, and professional growth. You’ve achieved a qualification that is globally recognised, and your hard work has officially placed you among the elite in occupational health and safety.
Celebrating 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act

50 years of the landmark HSWA

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 also referred to…
Grow your Career in safety

Grow Your Career In Safety

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Growing your career in safety involves more than just obtaining the right qualifications. It requires strategic decisions that align with industry needs and personal interests. This guide provides actionable insights on where to grow your career in safety, choosing the right path, leveraging eLearning, and taking steps to enhance your professional journey.
World Environmental Day 2024

World Environment Day: Safety in Environmental Protection and Sustainability

Established by the United Nations in 1974, World Environmental Day unites millions worldwide to combat challenges such as pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
Workplace Health and Safety Tips

Workplace Health and Safety Tips and Practical Steps

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Creating a safer workplace starts with a straightforward safety audit and maybe a few workplace health and safety tips.
Ultimate Guide to NEBOSH Certification

The Ultimate Guide to NEBOSH Certification: Benefits, Courses, and Career Paths

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Discover the benefits of NEBOSH certification with our ultimate guide to NEBOSH qualifications, explore NEBOSH courses, and unlock career opportunities in health and safety management.
How to start a career in health and safety?

How to start a career in Health and Safety

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Your Career in Health & Safety A career in health and safety…
May the 4th be with you. Learn from the Empire's Galactic Mistake

May the 4th be with you: Empire’s Galactic Mistake!

There existed an empire of seemingly unmatched power and technological prowess. Yet, for all their military might and imposing presence, they made a crucial error that ultimately led to their downfall, the lack of a thorough risk assessment aboard the Death Star.
Psychosocial Factors of Health and Safety

Psychosocial Factors of Health and Safety 

Beyond the physical aspects of safety lies an area that often goes unnoticed but holds significant sway over our well-being: the psychosocial factors. Let's look at this intriguing aspect and understand how elements like work pressure, job satisfaction, and relationships shape the landscape of health and safety at work.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable practices for Health and Safety

Sustainability and Safety: Green Practices for a Safer World

In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discourse, integrating eco-friendly practices into health and safety measures is not just a trend, but a necessity. "Green Safety" encapsulates this very ethos - merging the principles of sustainability with robust safety protocols to create a healthier, safer workplace and planet.
Navigating the Hazards in the Oil and Gas Industry

Navigating hazards in the Oil and Gas Industry

The oil and gas industry plays a key role in meeting the world's energy demands, providing fuel for transportation, power generation, and numerous industrial processes. However, with the numerous benefits come inherent hazards and risks that pose significant challenges to the safety of workers, the environment, and surrounding communities.
Common Workplace Hazards and how to mitigate them

Mitigating Common Workplace Hazards for a Secure Environment

Mitigating common workplace hazards and having a safe workplace environmental requests a proactive response from both employees and employers.