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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...
How the Health and Safety Act Applies to Your Workplace
05/03/21
Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees from harm in the workplace. One of the most important pieces...
ESS Guide to the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
26/02/21
CSCS blue cards are a vital piece of evidence used by thousands of workers to get on construction sites and...
ESS Guide to Qualitative Face Fit Testing
19/02/21
Qualitative face fit testing (QLFT) is one of the main methods of completing a face fit test. This method of...
ESS Guide to Quantitative Face Fit Testing
12/02/21
Quantitative face fit testing (QNFT) is a specific method of face fit testing that utilises particle counting or controlled negative...
CPCS Training | Book Now
05/02/21
In today’s blog, we take an in-depth look at who CPCS are, the services they provide, and how to get...
How to get your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
22/01/21
In today’s blog, we take an in-depth look at the blue skilled worker card, looking at who this card is...
COSHH Training: What You Need to Know
15/01/21
Hazardous substances are a major hazard in a number of workplaces. Contact with these substances can cause life-threatening injuries and...
ESS Guide to Manual Handling
08/01/21
One of the biggest contributing factors to workplace injuries is poor manual handling practice. Moving objects by hand accounts for...
What Does an Appointed Person in Lifting Operations Do?
04/01/21
In this week's blog we’re looking specifically at appointed persons in lifting operations, their responsibilities and how you can become...
CSCS Cards: How Do I Get A Manager's CSCS Black Card
21/12/20
In this week’s blog, we are looking at the black managers CSCS card, why it’s worth gaining and what qualifications...
Managing Mental Health at Christmas
18/12/20
Christmas is meant to be a time for celebration and joy, but for many people, the festive period can be...
How to Become a Site Supervisor
07/12/20
Are you looking to progress your career in construction? If you have experience of working on sites and want to...
Why Asbestos Awareness Matters
04/12/20
You might not think it, but one of the biggest causes of death and serious illness in the construction industry...
ESS Guide to Cable Avoidance Equipment & Training
20/11/20
To avoid cable strikes, it’s integral for workers to have the right training and the right equipment for the type...
How To Get Your CSCS Gold Supervisor Card
13/11/20
One of the most important positions on any construction or building site is site supervisor. An effective and efficient supervisor...
Why Should You Train With ESS?
30/10/20
Finding the right training provider is crucial to the success of your business, particularly when there are so many training...
Everything about ALLMI
23/10/20
In today’s blog, we break down the different types of ALLMI training and how their certification works.
National Work Life Week 2020
16/10/20
Today’s blog looks at what work-life balance is, and how it can be achieved in the workplace.
The ESS Guide of CPCS
09/10/20
In today’s blog, we take a deep dive into the CPCS card scheme and explain how workers can get the...
Your Guide to Health and Safety Training at Work
02/10/20
In today’s blog we take a look at some of the essential training needed in every workplace, and look at...