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World Alzheimer’s Month
17/09/21
This year’s World Alzheimer’s hopes to shine a spotlight on the disease and it’s symptoms in order to spot the...
What is TWSTC?
09/09/21
Due to the specific dangers and risks involved with temporary works, many construction companies will employ dedicated temporary works supervisors...
What is TWCTC?
03/09/21
TWCTC is the ideal training course for temporary co-ordinators on construction sites and will help establish a culture of safety...
Construction Mental Health Report from CITB
27/08/21
Earlier this month, CITB released their Mental Health and Wellbeing Report to find out what more can be done to...
What is SSSTS?
20/08/21
Looking for a qualification that proves your suitability for a site supervisor role? Look no further than the CITB SSSTS!...
Carbon Awareness: How You Can Help Fight Climate Change
13/08/21
In order to prevent the worst effects of climate change, we all have our part to play. In this blog,...
ESS: Finalists in 2 Industry Awards!
06/08/21
July has been big month for Essential Site Skills as we were finalists for categories in two highly-prestigious industry awards;...
ESS Online Shop: Quality Suppliers of PPE
22/07/21
At Essential Site Skills, we don’t just provide training, we are also quality suppliers of PPE to the construction industry...
ESS Charity Golf Day in Aid of Lighthouse Group
16/07/21
On Thursday 16th September, we’ll be hosting our charity golf day from Breadsall Priory Country Club. This Championship golf course...
NEW! NPORS Face Fit Train the Tester for Construction
09/07/21
Essential Site Skills are delighted to now be delivering NPORS Face Fit Train the Tester for Construction. We are proud...
Christian Eriksen: How First Aid Training Saves Lives
02/07/21
The scenes of footballer Christian Eriksen suffering from a cardiac arrest on the pitch during the Euros shocked millions across...
How New Technology is Revolutionising Construction
25/06/21
Throughout history, the construction industry has always been at the cutting edge of implementing new technology. New innovations are always...
ESS Guide to Tower Crane Rescue
11/06/21
It is vital for anyone working as a tower crane operator to be aware of their companies’ tower crane rescue...
ESS Guide to CDM Training
28/05/21
If you work on any type of construction project, you need to work in accordance with CDM. But what is...
Driver CPC Periodic Training With ESS
21/05/21
If you drive certain types of vehicles as part your job, you need to have completed Driver CPC qualifications and...
Level 3 Business Administration Trailblazer With ESS
14/05/21
Business administration refers to a range of tasks which involve the management or supervision of areas of operation within a...
The Importance of Prevent Duty in Education
07/05/21
The Prevent duty is a key responsibility for all schools and other education institutions to understand and act upon. The...
The Importance of Safeguarding in Education
29/04/21
In today’s blog, we take a look at why safeguarding is so important in the education sector and beyond.
ILO World Day for Safety & Health at Work
23/04/21
Wednesday 28th April is ILO World Day for Safety & Health at Work 2021. This annual worldwide event aims to...
Project Management Training with ESS
16/04/21
Project management skills are essential for those overseeing the delivery of a project, no matter the size, scope, and nature...
ESS Guide to RIDDOR
09/04/21
Here we look at what RIDDOR is, and what types of accidents and injuries need to be reported.
National Stress Awareness Month 2021
01/04/21
Today's blog examines what stress is, what causes it, and looks at some steps you can take to de-stress and...
Tips and Tools to Help You Manage Your Mental Health
26/03/21
The last year has been incredibly difficult for so many people. The health crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic has also...
How To Get A Blue CPCS Card
12/03/21
CPCS blue cards, known officially as CPCS competent operator cards, show that holders are fully competent to operate in the...