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Welcome, we hope this issue finds you safe and well.
For many of you last week it was results week for the NEBOSH General Certificate and the NEBOSH Construction Certificate! Congratulations to all those who received the results they wanted and commiserations to those who didn't.
Why not have a browse through the NEBOSH General Certificate Forums and pass on your congratulations/commiserations, your comments really do make all the difference.
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05 general to 08 construction
"I am thinking of completing my Nebosh conversion course from general to construction in Sept ., but since gaining my general in dec.05 and having struggled to find a position within the health and safety sector ,therefore only doing little with regards to h&s worry whether it would be to much for myself (8 day course) i am still as keen as ever to break into H&s and will keep chasing my dream till i succeed.Any views ,please advise."
Work at Height
"Hi all,
This is my first post.
I have numerous gentlemen working from scissor lifts - am I right in thinking they have to use harnesses? Am I also correct in thinking that the guys will all need training before using the harnesses?
And finally (if I am correct) - can anyone recommend a training company based in Manchester/Birmingham area that does harness training?"
All the fun of the fair (Safety Moment)
"I returned from my annual foray to Blackpool on Friday. On Thursday night we had a little safety moment.
My daughters boyfriend had come up and we went on a pier to partake of candy floss, beer and, of course, fairground rides. I'm far to scared to get on anything that throws me around but my daughters and the boyfriend are made of much sterner stuff. They went on a few rides and ended up with enough tokens to go on a ride on which a row of people sit and are flung around which I believe is referred to in the trade as a 'miami trip' machine..."
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The Fire Kills campaign is a national fire safety publicity campaign. It was established over 10 years ago, and aims to reduce the number of deaths in house fires by raising awareness of the issues.
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RoSPA have produced a film related to driving for work which you can watch by clicking the logo to the right.
“Driving for Work” is a short film designed to raise awareness about the risks faced and created by people who drive for work. It is divided into three chapters, each of which features a 'typical' at-work driver; a van delivery driver, a young sales rep and a senior manager. The film also features advice from road safety experts and members of the emergency services.
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Most Popular Downloads for July
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General Statistics - July |
- Toolbox Talks Programme by Otto
- Lifting and Handling Techniques
- Exam Hints and Tips by Jane Riley
- CR NEBOSH Notes by Carl Royston
- HAVS Levels Database by Mark Sutton
- Fork Lift Truck Daily Checklist by HSfB
- Crane Lifting Plan Method Statement and Risk Assessment by Mark Sutton
- Mnemonics for H&S by Mike Riley
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- Fire Log Book by HSfB
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