Simone Biles, American Gymnast, is one of many athletes making the news about one topical and now, global subject.  Simone spoke out on why she decided to pull out of the Olympic Games in Tokyo.  Not because of a physical injury but in fear of jeopardising her mental health. A famous mental health quote by […]

A builder, Mr Adams, has been sentenced to 24 weeks imprisonment for failing to report a serious accident. Mr Adams had a worker, Mr Lewis, carry out an excavation on a site for a new house to be built.  The builder had no formal training in excavators and the wrong excavator was used.  The excavator

Mental Health Awareness Week gives us the opportunity to have a better awareness that everyone has mental health, just like physical health.  Mental health needs to be maintained and looked after.  It is when we do not care for our mental health that it could lead to a mental illness, such as excessive anxiety. When

Health and Safety Executive(HSE) recently reported that Auberne Homes Ltd, a Scottish housebuilder and W.E Lammie, a groundwork contractor were fined a combined £53,000.  The court heard that one of the groundwork’s employees was crushed severely and injured when an unsupported wall of the excavation collapsed. The investigation held by HSE identified that the Principle

At Gaskell Safety all training courses are classroom-based at the Training Centre in Staffordshire, East Midlands.  However, all CITB Site Safety Plus training courses are also available online.  In addition, there is a wide selection of e-learning courses to choose from too. Classroom-based training gives attendees a dedicated learning environment, away from home and work. 

Gaskell Safety recently moved to a bigger office to open a dedicated Health and Safety Training Centre in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, East Midlands. The new Training Centre is easily accessible from the A38 and there is free parking on-site with a wide range of eateries nearby for attendees to enjoy during their breaks. At the Training

April 1st – 7th, marks the Global Asbestos Awareness Week for 2021.  Even to this day, asbestos is still prevalent, with only 70% of the world still using it, with Canada and the United States being the only Western countries.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates 125 million people around the world are exposed annually

Recently the UK marked the anniversary of the 1st Covid-19 lockdown.  It is also a positive sign that businesses will soon be re-opening after being closed throughout these lockdowns. Things, however, will still not be the same as the country was a year ago.  Covid-19 safety precautions will still be prevalent during the lifting of

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme(CSCS) Labourer card is for those wanting to access entry-level jobs within the construction industry.  The CSCS Labourer card is designed to increase safety on construction sites.  Having a card contributes towards the overall health & safety, and standard of a construction site.  The green CSCS card provides evidence to employers that

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme(CSCS) Labourer card is for those wanting to access entry-level jobs within the construction industry.  The CSCS Labourer card is designed to increase safety on construction sites.  Having a card contributes towards the overall health & safety, and standard of a construction site.  The green CSCS card provides evidence to employers that