Launch of Breathe Freely for manufacturing – robust controls needed for sector’s welders

The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) has officially launched a major new phase of its Breathe Freely initiative to prevent occupational lung disease in the manufacturing sector.

Shocking differences in mental health support for public & private sector workers

Mental health charity Mind have published a report surveying over 12,000 employees across the public and private sectors reporting a higher prevalence of mental health problems and a lack of available support in the public sector.

Caring Homes fined after death of elderly resident

A care home company has today been fined almost half a million pounds after an elderly resident fell from her first floor window and died.

Update on 45001

ISO 45001 is the first International Standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system to enable an organisation to proactively improve its OH&S performance in preventing injury and ill-health.

Engineering company fined after worker suffers hand injury

Thermal Engineering Ltd has been fined after a worker suffered a serious hand injury after a machinery incident.

Company and contractor sentenced for uncontrolled collapse of building on High Street

The owner of a building in Kent and the contractor employed to demolish it have been fined for safety failings after an uncontrolled collapse onto the High Street.

Waste recycling company fined after worker scalded

A waste company has been sentenced today after one of its workers received severe burns to his upper body and face.

Update on 45001

ISO 45001 is the first International Standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system to enable an organisation to proactively improve its OH&S performance in preventing injury and ill-health.

NEBOSH or IOSH - Health and Safety Course Fundamentals

Which is right for me? NEBOSH or IOSH?

With Health and Safety becoming a hugely important topic of late, not just in the workplace but in everyday life - Phoenix Health and Safety will be releasing a series of posts that cover the basics of Health and Safety courses, the professional bodies associated, what kind of impact this can have in your professional and home life and what the courses entail. Whether you're looking at what's around or trying to decide if you should go for a NEBOSH or IOSH course, this post is for you.

If you've got questions about health and safety courses, hopefully our series of blogs will help you determine what the right course of action would be for you. In the first instance, whether you're looking to send your employees on health and safety courses or looking to enhance your own career by taking IOSH or NEBOSH courses, knowing the difference is certainly going to help.

Our newest London venue at Heathrow takes off

From October 2017 Phoenix HSC will be offering NEBOSH, IOSH and SSSTS courses at a brand-new London venue, the smart and popular Thistle Hotel next to Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5. As you'd expect from that location, it couldn't be easier to reach or better connected - even if you're not flying in!

Ready for the Safety & Health Expo starting tomorrow 20th June?

Just a quick reminder of what's in store!

Lions v All Blacks: a health and safety angle on the brutiful game

It's the rugby clash of the titans. The British Lions started their New Zealand tour last week and the test series against the all-but invincible All Blacks starts in three weeks time. But before you wish you could be in the squad, consider the risk to life and limb. It's certain that a number of players who start the tour won't finish it.

IOSH E Learning

IOSH Managing Safely is a recognised health and safety qualification. With our online learning option you can study the whole course from your computer, tablet and smartphone, starting and resuming the interactive studies from any device. Even the assessments are online. Sign up today here

NEBOSH Jobs Barometer latest

NEBOSH’s latest Jobs Barometer research again confirms that when UK employers advertise health and safety positions they expect applicants to have relevant professional qualifications. In fact 90% of the job advertisements for safety, health and environmental (SHE) roles reviewed specified one or more NEBOSH qualifications. That's up from 83% last year.

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