FREE Guide to Environmental Awareness Poster
The environment in which we live and work is massively important to everyone in society - the ecosystem provides natural resources for all humans, and all other species, that are essential to our health, quality of life, and survival. This ecosystem plays a pivotal role in our lives, and can be easily impacted and damaged. Where possible, we should do everything we can to help preserve our ecosystem in [...]
FREE Cost of Accidents Poster
We all know there are more costs associated with accidents in the workplace than meet the eye. In 2017-18, there were 609,000 injuries at work, with 70,116 RIDDOR reported accidents. A total of 31.2 million working days were lost due to workplace injuries and work-related illness, at a cost of £14.9 billion to the economy. Increase awareness in your workplace of the cost of accidents to individuals and society with our FREE Cost [...]
6 Tips for Solid Incident Investigation
Accident investigation is one of the most challenging aspects of a Health and Safety Manager's role - the investigation needs to uncover a full picture of the incident, being sufficiently detailed, while also ensuring lines of communication remain open. A Health and Safety practitioner is also carrying out an accident investigation in the knowledge that a HSE inspection or compensation claim could be just around the corner, which can increase [...]
Top 10 Most Dangerous Industries in the UK
It's not something we tend to think about, but all jobs have an element of risk to health and safety - from sales people to construction workers, and farmers to office workers - we all face hazards in different forms on a daily basis. In the UK, strict health and safety legislation and high standards of expectation on employers, employees, and others, means that in the Health and Safety Executive's [...]
Cosaint Training July, August & September Course Planner
We run a wide variety of training courses at Cosaint. Some of these are bespoke training days put on for a specific company, but many of our course dates are available for individual bookings. To make it as easy as possible for you to know what training courses we have on, and when, we have created a handy PDF Course Planner that covers July to September 2018. [...]
FREE Stay Safe In Summer Sun Poster
While we may be enjoying the Mediterranean-temperatures we have had lately, it's important to remember to stay safe in summer sun, especially when temperatures soar much higher than normal. The steps you can take to help keep you, and other employees safe, can differ depending on the type of work you do and the conditions of your work environment However, there are some basic steps that everyone can take, such [...]
FREE Handheld Abrasive Wheel Poster
Handheld or portable abrasive wheels, grinders, and cutting discs can be very dangerous, and are considered to be some of the most dangerous pieces of equipment in the workplace. 23% of all accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to the wrong wheel being fitted 29% of all accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to over-speeding 48% of all accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to operator error or unsafe systems [...]
Health and Safety Profession Survey Results
The 2018 Face of the Profession Survey, carried out by Health and Safety at Work, gauged the safety sector’s own experiences in relation to mental health, stress, workplace demands, and psycho-social risk. Over half of the survey's respondents said that mental health issues in the workplace would dominate their working lives over the next five years, and when asked about their own experience of mental health issues [...]
FREE Spill Safety Poster
If you hold chemicals, hazardous substances, or large volumes of liquid in your workplace, all employees should be trained in what action to take in the event of a spill. This will ensure spill safety awareness, keeping your employees and the environment safe in the event of a spill. Some employers implement dedicated Spill Teams, but for effective spill safety it makes good sense to ensure everyone knows what to [...]
Cosaint Training Full Course List
We run a wide variety of training courses at Cosaint. While the majority of our training caters to Health and Safety for all levels, we also offer courses that develop complementary skills, such as presentation skills and the principles of training. In addition to running training programmes specifically for individual companies, we also have open course dates that are available for individual bookings, and we can create [...]
Cosaint Training April, May & June Course Planner
We run a wide variety of training courses at Cosaint. Some of these are bespoke training days put on for a specific company, but many of our course dates are available for individual bookings. To make it as easy as possible for you to know what training courses we have on, and when, we have created a handy PDF Course Planner that covers April to June 2018. [...]
FREE Machine Safety Poster
When it comes to machine safety, and safety during maintenance activities, it's easy for people to become complacent. Maintenance activities can introduce many hazards in the workplace, including electrocution, entrapment, and crushing. Ensure your workforce are reminded of the importance of working safe, and going home safe, with our FREE Quick Guide to Machine Safety Poster. COSAINT TRAINING QUICK GUIDE TO MACHINE SAFETY CLICK BELOW LINK TO DOWNLOAD: Cosaint Free [...]