During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, businesses may have found it difficult to carry out their legal duty to thoroughly examine and test equipment. The government has announced a phased approach to the reopening of sectors as coronavirus restrictions are eased....
Reflecting on the past year, one thing is for sure – Covid has highlighted the importance of risk assessment like never before. Former HSE inspector Nick Wilson CMIOSH offers 12 top tips based on the common mistakes he has seen employers make when compiling risk...
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there is increased demand for hand sanitiser and surface disinfectant products. HSE has guidance for employers who are providing hand sanitiser for their workers and others to use in their workplaces, and for existing and...
A steel manufacturer has been fined after a delivery driver was crushed to death during a lifting operation. The 47-year-old employee of South East Galvanizers was killed when a balcony frame he was collecting fell from a telehandler forklift truck during loading...
Details of banned and suspended training providers will be shared between members of the Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) in a bid to maintain training standards. The ABA is taking greater measures to ensure that training providers who have...
As we are all facing difficult times at the moment, due to covid-19. ITSSAR does not see any reason why you can not carrying on training as long as government guide lines are followed. If you do have any further questions the office is intending to stay open so please...
