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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...

All About Face Fit Testing

26/10/18

Face fit testing is a vital part of on-site health & safety because it helps to ensure that face-worn Respiratory...

Essential Site Skills Open Online PPE Shop

18/10/18

In honour of our new online shop launch, here is a reminder of the importance of PPE and safety equipment.

Office Health and Safety Best Practice and Training

11/10/18

This week we are looking at office safety, how to minimise office hazards and how office health and safety training...

Are You a #Dustbuster? Information on HSE Dust Inspections, Respiratory Hazards and...

04/10/18

Read on for the latest on the HSE #dustbuster campaign information and what your firm can do to prepare for...

Preparing to Work at Height

27/09/18

In this week’s blog, we define working at height, precautions that need to be taken, and what training is available...

How Training Can Help Reduce Health Issues in The Construction Industry

20/09/18

Despite big improvements made in the construction industry over the last few years, it remains a high-risk industry when it...

NEW! Essential Site Skills Launch E-Learning Courses

13/09/18

Our team have been busy beavering away in the background developing our new E-Learning section, which we are happy to...

Mental Health and the Construction Industry

06/09/18

In this week’s blog, we explore some of the factors that could be making construction workers feel low and what...

The Benefits of In-Company Training

30/08/18

In-company or on-site training is becoming more and more of a necessity for many businesses; especially within the construction industry....

What is CSCS and How Do I Get a Card?

23/08/18

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is the leading skills certification scheme in the UK construction industry and although there...

5 Ways Training Staff Benefits Your Business

16/08/18

Providing the correct training courses are an essential part of any good business, sometimes a legal requirement too – especially...

What is the CPCS scheme and who needs a card?

09/08/18

Safety and competence are highly important in the construction industry. The public and employers trust that people employed in the...

First Aid Training – What Business Owners Need To Know

02/08/18

If you’re an employer, then First Aid Training should already be on your horizon. After all, First Aid is something...

Why Choose to Study for an NVQ?

27/07/18

If you’re wondering how to get your career off to a running start, then an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) can...

Health & Safety and The Construction Industry

19/07/18

Health and safety in the construction industry is an essential and necessary part of everyone’s job, from labourers to site...

Award Winning Training Provider on Asbestos Safety Courses

13/07/18

This week, Essential Site Skills were proud to win an award from the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) for our...