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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...

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...