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Slinger Course - What is a Slinger Signaller?
17/05/19
Whether you’re looking for a Slinger course or just want to find out a little bit more about the role,...
Women Who Lift - A Career in Lifting Operations
03/05/19
It isn’t a secret that there is a shortage of skilled and trained individuals in the construction industry. The shortage...
World Day for Health and Safety at Work
26/04/19
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) marks its World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28th April each...
Gaining Buy in For Training – The Questions You Should Be Asking
19/04/19
There are some specific questions training professionals should be asking in order to ascertain how the proposed training can benefit...
What Qualifications Do You Need For Construction?
10/04/19
There are several key qualifications you need for a career in construction. Some demonstrate you are competent in health and...
Training and Funding Grants
04/04/19
With so much money being made available by various organisations and the EU for training, now is a great time...
Driver CPC and Periodic Training
27/03/19
With the mandatory training deadline coming up (September 9th), now is a good time for professional drivers to book CPC...
Site Safety Essentials
25/03/19
If you work on a construction site, you should know there are some site safety essentials that should be present...
Is Health and Safety Training a Legal Requirement?
15/03/19
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires every employer to provide whatever training, equipment, PPE, and information...
Why Is Workplace Safety So Important?
21/02/19
Workplace safety is important for the protection of employees, your business, assets and property. In this week’s blog we explore...
The Learning Awards and Our Rising Star Michael Harcourt
14/02/19
On February 7th 2019, the Learning and Performance Institute hosted their annual Learning Awards with the aim to recognise outstanding...
Essential Site Skills – Supporting the Armed Forces
07/02/19
Essential Site Skills received some great news recently– one of our founding directors is a finalist in the 2019 British...
Getting the Most from Staff Training with Michael Harcourt
30/01/19
Michael Harcourt, known to his teammates as Micky, is one of our trainers here at Essential Site Skills. A finalist...
Asbestos – The Slow Killer
25/01/19
This week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continue site inspections as part of their #dustbusters #WorkRight initiative. Focussing on...
What is The Construction Industry Training Board?
17/01/19
If you work in construction, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will likely be an organisation you are at least...
Onsite Health and Safety Training from Essential Site Skills
09/01/19
Onsite health and safety training is a popular route for many employers across a broad range of industries. This week...
Brexit: Why We Must Encourage Young People into Construction Careers
02/01/19
It is now expected that the UK will exit the European Union, and this serves as a reminder to employers...
NPORS CSCS vs CPCS – Which Is the Best?
24/12/18
For plant operators wanting to prove their competency, the choice usually comes down to a NPORS or a CPCS card;...
New App Launched to Help Construction Workers with Mental Health
19/12/18
Earlier this month a new app was launched to help construction workers who may be struggling with mental health issues.
CPCS Training Courses
13/12/18
There are two types of card Essential Site Skills can help you achieve - the trained operator card and the...
HSE #Dustbuster Update and Breathe Freely Seminar
07/12/18
This week one of our team went along to a Breathe Freely seminar that was a part of their Breathe...
Getting Employees Involved in Managing Construction Health Risks
28/11/18
Managing health risks is essential for any construction company or site but how can you get employees involved in the...
Why Choose ESS For Your Health and Safety Consultancy
23/11/18
Health and safety is vital in any industry. Essential Site Skills are health and safety experts and have a great...
CITB Courses for Site Managers and Supervisors
14/11/18
There are four courses that are part of Site Safety Plus specifically for site managers and supervisors. In this week's...