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Workplace deaths higher in the West Country The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently released figures which show that there were more people killed or seriously injured at work in the West Country in the period concerned than any other comparable area in the country. This report has alerted businesses and accident prevention bodies… Read more »

Boss Training Ltd is delighted to announce the opening of a new PASMA Training centre in Leeds. NEW PASMA TRAINING CENTRE IN LEEDS The new centre is located at Treefield Industrial Estate at the top of Gelderd Road, just two minutes from junction 27 of the M62 and M621. The official opening date is set… Read more »

In order for work equipment to be deemed as safe for everyday use and operation, an inspection is required. If any sort of damage or condition issues exist that may affect the operation of this equipment, it should be reported and corrected before any of the workforce use it once more. In some cases, a… Read more »

The Importance of Risk Assessments Risk assessment is a vital step in making any workplace safer and although some people tend to look upon them as a time waster and paperwork nightmare, they are in fact essential. They perform several functions in making staff more aware as well as ironing out potential glitches. From an… Read more »

Not many people come across asbestos in their daily lives these days, as since the dangers were recognised very little is used except in very specialised applications. However, anyone who is likely to come across asbestos – a typical case would be anyone working on renovations of older properties or older industrial buildings – should… Read more »

Most small businesses will go for many years without having any cause to worry about working with or being responsible for the removal of asbestos, but occasionally it may arise and then it will be necessary to bring in a licensed remover because of lack of training in the workforce. The UKATA (United Kingdom Asbestos… Read more »

Jet2 has been operating for over ten years under that name, although it has been in the air under different livery for over thirty five years. Based at Leeds Bradford Airport originally, it now has bases at Manchester, Belfast International, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Newcastle, East Midlands, Glasgow and also Alicante in Spain. As the company grew,… Read more »

It’s always nice to be appreciated. But when the call comes for last minute training – and it really is the last minute it makes it all worthwhile. Once again Boss Training came up trumps for one of our customers at the eleventh hour.

Despite tighter regulation and wide-ranging health and safety campaigns to increase awareness, falling from height is still the most common cause of construction fatality in the United Kingdom. Dozens of workers lose their life every year, whilst many more suffer serious injury in construction alone. In addition to the suffering and grief caused to families… Read more »