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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...
How Can Construction Courses Benefit Your Business and The Industry?
08/11/18
Many businesses are keen to invest in their people by providing training but why is it particularly important in the...
ESS Are Finalists in The Learning Awards
02/11/18
We had some great news this week here at ESS, as we found out that we have been shortlisted for...