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Technology in Training: IPAF Advancement

Within any industry, technology is constantly evolving and changing – and this is no different for the construction industry and the training within it. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) have recently announced that they will launch a new global initiative, and this is including some of the most exciting technology on the horizon lately,… Read more »

What Will Carillion’s Collapse Mean for the Training Sector?

The construction industry is going through a bit of a shake-up at the moment, with Carillion’s collapse right at its centre. Carillion went into liquidation, prompting fears over thousands of job losses, as the company has 43,000 staff around the world, with 20,000 just in the UK. There are many questions surrounding the full impact… Read more »

Accident Hotspots in the UK

When you go to work, you expect to have a safe and healthy working environment. However, this is not always the case for countless workers around the country who have experienced a workplace accident. We’ve taken a look at the figures of workplace injuries and illnesses to better understand the ever-existing problem of a lack… Read more »

Merry Christmas from Boss Training!

Can you believe another year has come and gone? The festive season is here, and, at Boss Training, we can barely believe 2017 is almost over. It seems like only yesterday we were welcoming the New Year and now, very soon, we have this year to say goodbye and 2018 to welcome with open arms…. Read more »

MEWP Training: The Responsibilities of the Business Owner

Over 200 people suffer fatal accidents every year in the workplace, and more than one million are injured. Some industries are more dangerous than others but, in all of them, it’s crucial that risks are minimised – and as the business owner, you have a great deal of responsibility in ensuring that this happens. If… Read more »

Work Injuries That Could Have Been Avoided

Workplace injuries in the UK have been decreasing in past years, with 137 work-related fatal accidents between April 2016 and March 2017 representing the second-lowest number on record. There are still, however, a few accidents that occur in workplaces, many of which could have easily been avoided with training. Ensuring employee health and safety is… Read more »

How Safe is Your City?

A new report has been released which ranks the safest cities in the world in terms of digital safety, health security, personal security, urban crime and infrastructure security. The report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) gives a complete rundown of each category and gives a conclusive overall ranking of each city. While there are… Read more »

How to Prepare for Your Online Course

Undertaking an online course involves almost as much preparation as a classroom course does. You still need to take notes and study, which can be time-consuming. Here at Boss Training, we have a range of online safety training courses that you can choose from and, once your course is selected, you can prepare with these… Read more »

Is A Confined Space Training Course a Requirement for Your Work?

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations stipulate specific rules about working in enclosed and confined spaces; and for good reason. A number of people are killed or seriously injured in the UK each year in places defined by HSE as: A place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can… Read more »