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The daily news service for Scotland's social and affordable housing sector

Like any construction tool, proper ladder safety on A-frame and extension ladders and pump jacks requires dedicated training and constant respect  

The firm offers training in a variety of areas, including scissor and boom, scaffolding towers, health and safety, first aid, mental first aid and more.

Icon-Reeves International has been working with the Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to deliver training for over 600 Ni-Vanuatu workers engaged in the Cook and Tiroas Redevelopment Project under the

Laboratories provide a controlled environment for experimentation and analysis. Working safely is the top priority here to protect laboratory staff. But another focus of laboratory service providers and companies is now on sustainable operations. Is it possible to design, plan and operate laboratory environments that are both safe and sustainable?

Ahead of Armed Forces Week, Compass Group UK & Ireland is introducing a new policy to support spouses of those in the Armed Forces working in the business.

Raising awareness of health and safety practices in the workplace will help to keep workers safe. The 28 April 2022 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day.

Free training in solar installations will be available through the state government’s Free TAFE initiative to meet renewable energy demands […]

The state government is expanding training for solar workers as part of Free TAFE, helping support the growing solar sector […]

This week the UK government announced that the majority of remaining COVID restrictions will be lifted in England over the coming weeks. - This affects self-isolation,...