Safety Insights

Stay informed with the latest guidance, tips, and best practices in workplace safety. From first aid to forklift and manual handling, our insights help businesses reduce risks, improve compliance, and protect their workforce.

Safety Insights


Our Safety Insights provide practical tips and guidance to help businesses maintain a safe and compliant workplace. By staying informed, you can reduce incidents, improve staff confidence, and ensure your team is equipped to handle workplace risks effectively.



Key Benefits:

  • Access useful tips and best practices for workplace safety
  • Reduce accidents and incidents across your team
  • Build confidence and competence through informed safety practices


Safety Tips

Practical advice and guidance to help your team stay safe, compliant, and confident across first aid, forklift, and manual handling tasks.

First Aid Training Tips

  • Ensure your workplace has the right number of trained first aiders based on staff numbers and risk levels.
  • Keep first aid kits fully stocked and regularly checked for expiry dates.
  • Provide regular refresher training to maintain confidence and competence.
  • Display clear emergency procedures and ensure all staff know how to respond in a medical emergency.

Forklift & MHE Safety

  • Conduct daily pre-use checks and keep records to ensure equipment is in safe working order.
  • Encourage operators to follow correct speed limits, turning techniques, and load-handling procedures.
  • Implement refresher training to prevent bad habits that can lead to accidents.
  • Ensure clear separation of pedestrian walkways and forklift routes.

Manual Handling Advice

  • Train staff in proper lifting techniques, including bending knees, keeping the load close, and avoiding twisting.
  • Use mechanical aids whenever possible to reduce strain on employees.
  • Assess tasks regularly to identify risks and implement adjustments for safer handling.
  • Encourage team lifting for heavy or awkward loads.

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On-site or off-site, our courses are designed to suit your schedule and working environment, ensuring minimal disruption while maximising learning outcomes.

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