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When choosing a training course, you want to pick the one that will benefit you, your employees and your business the most. For this reason, it is crucial that you choose a company that can provide you with variety and depth of knowledge and expertise. Instead of learning just one aspect of a subject, you… Read more »

Asbestos was once a revolutionary material, used for a huge number of applications, from home insulation to fireproof vests. From the 1950s to the 1990s, asbestos was commonplace in buildings around the UK and many other countries. However, as early as the 1920s, the danger of asbestos was being talked about. These days, while asbestos… Read more »

If you are new to us and what we offer, we would like to tell you a bit more about the story of Boss Training and what we have achieved. We know that when you are choosing a company to carry out your training courses, you want to make sure you know a little bit… Read more »

Any company that uses Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) needs to know what their management and legal responsibilities are when it comes to allowing employees to operate MEWPs. At Boss training, we specialise in safety training services and offer IPAF MEWPs for managers training. Under UK health and safety legislation, specifically the Provision and Use… Read more »

When choosing a course, you want to pick the one that will benefit you the most, both in terms of cost-effectiveness and expertise offered. This means choosing a company you can trust. But how do you measure whether a certain company or training course is trustworthy and provides the knowledge you’re seeking? One way you… Read more »

Working at height remains one of the most perilous activities in the construction industry, exposing workers to significant risks that can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities. Despite stringent safety regulations and advancements in protective equipment, the statistics surrounding falls from height continue to be a stark reminder of the dangers involved.  In the… Read more »

Everyone in the trade is by now well aware of the health risk posed by exposure to asbestos and yet cases do still occur and education and training in awareness of the risks posed by asbestos and how best to reduce them is vital if asbestos poisoning cases are to be eradicated. Good Practice and… Read more »

What Does ‘Working at Height’ Refer to? When we talk about working at height we are making reference to work in a location that without necessary precautions could result in a worker falling such a distance as to result in personal injury. Essentially, you are working at height if you’re working higher than ground floor… Read more »

The Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA) has recently taken the opportunity to comment upon two recent HSE prosecutions regarding working at height and mobile access towers. The first case relates to a tragic accident which took place in 2011 but has only recently been settled in court. James Baillie, 53, fell six metres… Read more »