Every year, thousands of UK workers suffer preventable manual handling injuries and as a manual handling trainer with nearly 20 years of NHS experience, I've seen the impact of poor practices firsthand. This guide explains the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, your legal duties, risk assessment requirements, and how to protect your team whilst maintaining compliance. Learn the TILE framework and practical implementation strategies.

Wondering what first aid training really costs? From £60 for basic Emergency First Aid at Work to £300 for comprehensive First Aid at Work courses, understanding the investment helps you budget effectively. Learn about course types, recertification costs, group discounts, and how to get genuine value without compromising on quality or compliance.

As an NHS trainer and independent training business owner with over 16 years of experience delivering first aid qualifications and having trained thousands of individuals and organisations over nearly two decades, I can confidently say that investing in proper first aid qualifications is one of the most valuable decisions you'll make for workplace safety and personal capability. This is not only due to it being a legal requirement under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regul

Discover essential items in a first aid box for homes, workplaces, and vehicles, from plasters and bandages to medications and specialist equipment, with UK-specific HSE requirements and maintenance guidance to ensure emergency preparedness.

Searching for a fire warden manual to understand your new responsibilities? While a comprehensive manual is essential for reference, many fire wardens don't realise it's not a substitute for proper training. This guide explains what should be in your fire warden manual, your key responsibilities under UK law (including specific Scottish requirements), and why hands-on training is legally required to fulfil your role effectively and keep your workplace safe.

Health and safety training is legally required under UK law and essential for workplace protection. Mandatory training includes fire safety, manual handling, and first aid, with programmes available across Scotland through accredited providers like Nags Training Solutions, NEBOSH, and IOSH, proper training reduces accidents by 40% and ensures legal compliance.