You employ staff in practical roles in which they use basic tools, including unpowered equipment like hammers as well as battery drills. It feels over the top to give formal training. What exactly is
required?
Published 26.05.2021
As you’re looking to hire a mini-digger you need to know what level of training is required for your employees to operate it. You understand that the hire company will provide some basic training,
but is that enough?
Published 25.05.2018
A recent case has highlighted the importance of ensuring that staff and others are trained and competent to use potentially dangerous work equipment. What happened and how can you avoid something
similar happening on your site?
Published 18.12.2012
You’ve been looking at forklift truck training for your warehouse supervisor. However, all of the courses available are really in-depth and last for days. Do you really need to send your member of
staff on such a course?
Published 02.07.2010
One of your employees occasionally uses a chainsaw. Although they appear to be proficient, their certificate was gained outside of the UK. How should you proceed?
Published 30.09.2019
“What does that button do?” Or “That looks simple why do you need the instructions?” These are questions which often result in something painful. How can you avoid this happening in your business?
Published 06.06.2006
A company has been fined after an agency worker suffered serious injuries to his arm when it was dragged into a lathe. What measures should have been implemented to prevent the accident?
Published 26.10.2020
A Greater Manchester housing trust has been fined £140,000 following a serious accident involving a ride-on lawn mower. How did it happen and how can you avoid a similar incident?
Published 01.02.2016
You know there used to be a course on how to change an abrasive wheel. Is this course still applicable, and if not, what are the new requirements and who needs to have training to use the equipment?
Published 27.02.2006
You’ve heard that the training requirements for using a chainsaw are really strict and that unless someone has a “licence” you cannot allow them to use one. Is this true, and is this needed even for
low level work?
Published 11.06.2018