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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...
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...