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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...

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...