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← Older postsCOVID-19 Update 24.03.2020
Based upon the recent government directive and in the interest of keeping all staff and customers safe, the Directors of Safety & Access have taken the decision to suspend all training and some consultancy work until further notice and at least to within the three week time scale specified yesterday by the UK government. All…
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At Safety and Access, we take the health and safety of our staff, delegates and visitors at our training facilities very seriously so we are sharing our precautions and guidance on steps that we all should be taking. We will be continually monitoring the government website for updates and following any guidance and directives. At…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on Coronavirus (COVID19) Policy – Training CoursesWhy is Occupational Health and Safety Important?
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by Health and Safety (H&S) in the workplace? You’re probably not the only one. Although it may seem confusing to begin with, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is extremely valuable and is rightly being incorporated into more and more workplaces around the world. For that reason, it’s important to break…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on Why is Occupational Health and Safety Important?What Are the Safety Risks of Working at Height?
Every single day, construction workers find themselves working at height. It’s wise to avoid working at height wherever possible, but sometimes it’s simply inevitable. Attachments, removals, maintenance, and other complicated work needs to be carried out locally and, importantly, at a level which could cause harm. Sadly, work carried out at height is responsible for…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on What Are the Safety Risks of Working at Height?What is PASMA?
Mobile towers are an everyday part of work in the construction industry. As well as helping staff gain access to otherwise unreachable locations and making work at height possible, they provide an economical and versatile working solution on a wide range of projects. But, as with any work at height, there are a number of…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on What is PASMA?What Does CISRS Mean?
Here at Safety & Access, we take CISRS training seriously. We’re one of the UK’s leading CISRS Scaffolding training providers and we offer a range of professional support services across several different industry sectors. You can make sure that your team meet health and safety regulations with our CISRS training courses, at both managerial and…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on What Does CISRS Mean?Safety & Access are hiring.
We are looking for someone to assist with supporting our consultancy clients throughout the UK and to join our dedicated team at Nottingham. This is strictly an office based role that would suit a highly organised individual with strong IT skills, construction experience and a recognised health and safety qualification. The key duties are as…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on Safety & Access are hiring.How Scaffolding Safety Has Changed Over The Years
It’s safe to say that, over the years, the health and safety processes in place have certainly improved for scaffolders and other individuals working at a height. Looking back some 50 years ago and these workers were putting their lives at risk on a daily basis, in order to meet the requirements for the country’s…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on How Scaffolding Safety Has Changed Over The YearsA guide to funding options for your CISRS courses
The CISRS training courses are, without a doubt, the best available in the country for the industry, but they do come with costs. Depending on what training you or your employees are hoping to take on, you could face fees of between £125 and £945, exclusive of VAT. Whatever your situation, it’s always worthwhile knowing…
Posted in Latest News | Comments Off on A guide to funding options for your CISRS coursesShould Your Business Hire a Health & Safety Consultant or an In-House Employee?
For any business to grow and succeed, the health and safety of employees should remain a top priority. Whether you’re running a relatively low risk business, or one whose team is dealing with dangerous tasks on a daily basis, health and safety measures must be in place to keep staff out of harm’s way and…
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