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UK Worker Shortage Following Brexit – What Can Your Business Do?

It’s no secret that all industries are facing the prospect of a shortage of workers due to the UK’s exit from the European Union. Whilst some businesses and industries are prepared for what is coming next, there is an alarming number of businesses who have done little to no preparation for the inevitable shortage of… Read more »

Everything You Need To Know About CITB Training

When it comes to ensuring the safety of your employees, there is no room for compromise. Ensuring that your employees have taken part in at least one of the CITB Training Courses available is a fantastic way to upskill all of your workforce, whilst also ensuring they are all aware of industry best practice when… Read more »

CITB SSSTS Refresher Course 1 Day

CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher – 1 Day The CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher will bring your health and safety knowledge up to date, as well as giving you a more thorough overview of the legislative changes and how they will impact your day to day operations.

British Businesses To Be Targeted in New Dust Inspections

Boss Training has today announced they are supporting a new national campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in a bid to raise awareness about occupational lung disease within construction. The campaign which is backed by the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) will run between 17th June and 12th July 2019. During the campaign,… Read more »

Why Engaging Young People in Engineering is So Important

The problem within engineering is clear, the industry has an ever-ageing workforce which needs to be replaced and is currently offset by an acute shortage of skilled young engineers capable of filling the roles coming through. But with a shift in the way the sector works, now appears to be the perfect time for young… Read more »

A Review of 2018: Merry Christmas

  Another year has come and gone. The festive season is nearly upon us, and we’ll be saying goodbye to 2018 very soon. There’s been a lot of exciting changes at Boss Training this year, and we’re looking forward to seeing what 2019 will bring – we’re confident it will be an even more successful… Read more »

Women in Engineering

This year we have seen several events and campaigns raising awareness for the role of women in society and women’s rights, including the 100th anniversary of the Suffrage Movement. This has brought a renewed limelight on the challenges still faced by women in the workplace today. As a provider of Health and Safety courses for the… Read more »

The Importance of Training

Mention the word ‘training’ in the average workplace and there’s usually a handful of responses, ranging from eye-rolling and groans of resentment to cries of delight at the prospect of being able to ‘escape’ for a day and do something different from the usual routine. You’d expect a company that specialises in providing work-related training… Read more »

A User Guide to IPAF Categories

IPAF training courses promote the safe and effective implementation of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms across the globe. However, choosing the right category can be confusing, as you’ll be presented with several choices and may be unsure of what will give your employees the correct operator license. So, how do you know which course is the… Read more »