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  Another year has come and gone. The festive season is nearly upon us, and we’ll be saying goodbye to 2018 very soon. There’s been a lot of exciting changes at Boss Training this year, and we’re looking forward to seeing what 2019 will bring – we’re confident it will be an even more successful… Read more »

This year we have seen several events and campaigns raising awareness for the role of women in society and women’s rights, including the 100th anniversary of the Suffrage Movement. This has brought a renewed limelight on the challenges still faced by women in the workplace today. As a provider of Health and Safety courses for the… Read more »

Mention the word ‘training’ in the average workplace and there’s usually a handful of responses, ranging from eye-rolling and groans of resentment to cries of delight at the prospect of being able to ‘escape’ for a day and do something different from the usual routine. You’d expect a company that specialises in providing work-related training… Read more »

IPAF training courses promote the safe and effective implementation of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms across the globe. However, choosing the right category can be confusing, as you’ll be presented with several choices and may be unsure of what will give your employees the correct operator license. So, how do you know which course is the… Read more »

Within any industry, technology is constantly evolving and changing – and this is no different for the construction industry and the training within it. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) have recently announced that they will launch a new global initiative, and this is including some of the most exciting technology on the horizon lately,… Read more »

The construction industry is going through a bit of a shake-up at the moment, with Carillion’s collapse right at its centre. Carillion went into liquidation, prompting fears over thousands of job losses, as the company has 43,000 staff around the world, with 20,000 just in the UK. There are many questions surrounding the full impact… Read more »

When you go to work, you expect to have a safe and healthy working environment. However, this is not always the case for countless workers around the country who have experienced a workplace accident. We’ve taken a look at the figures of workplace injuries and illnesses to better understand the ever-existing problem of a lack… Read more »

Can you believe another year has come and gone? The festive season is here, and, at Boss Training, we can barely believe 2017 is almost over. It seems like only yesterday we were welcoming the New Year and now, very soon, we have this year to say goodbye and 2018 to welcome with open arms…. Read more »

Over 200 people suffer fatal accidents every year in the workplace, and more than one million are injured. Some industries are more dangerous than others but, in all of them, it’s crucial that risks are minimised – and as the business owner, you have a great deal of responsibility in ensuring that this happens. If… Read more »