Essential Case Studies: Automating Training for a Major Engineering Company
Monday, 13 May 2019
by Patrick Dervan
The Problem A major Engineering Company approached us with an issue in their current eLearning setup. The client had used a range of eLearning courses and had managed the rollout process internally for a number of years. A new requirement demanded that their eLearning solution be as automated as possible. Within the business, there was
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EssentialStudies: Epwin Group & Rapid Course Authoring
Monday, 13 May 2019
by Patrick Dervan
The Problem Epwin were looking to deliver a group-specific manual handling training course as part of their induction programme entitled “One Foot and Move It”. Ideally, the company wanted to: Reach employees across 30 geographically dispersed locations with a consistent training message regarding good manual handling practices and techniques Implement a training programme that would
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Essential Case Studies: Pearson Engineering
Monday, 13 May 2019
by Patrick Dervan
We needed a system that would work well with a heavily office-based workforce, to ensure we could provide Health & Safety training, but was flexible so that workflow wasn’t disrupted and staff didn’t need to take time away from the workplace. There were a number of factors that made the EssentialSkillz an ideal system
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How to Choose Online Training That’s Right for Your Organisation
Thursday, 09 May 2019
by Patrick Dervan
Choosing online training that’s right for your company, business or organisation is a big decision – for a number of reasons. Not only is it a vital part of complying with legislation, but training can also dictate how your employees operate safely, and can even play a role in defining your organisation’s identity and reputation.
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April News Roundup
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
by Patrick Dervan
Boy Sustains Life-Changing Injuries after Falling from Scaffolding A 12-year-old boy suffered severe injuries after he fell from scaffolding erected by an insulation contractor in Cwmbran, South Wales. The youngster and a friend managed to gain access to the structure through an unsecured ladder. After climbing to a height of 10 metres the ladder slipped,
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EssentialSkillz wins Customer Service Award at BSiF Safety Awards
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
by Patrick Dervan
We are thrilled to announce that EssentialSkillz has won the Customer Service Award at the BSIF Safety Awards 2019. Held at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the Health and Safety Event 2019, the award recognises outstanding customer service within the health and safety industry. The award, presented by British comedian and host Sean
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March News Roundup
Friday, 29 March 2019
by Patrick Dervan
Food Manufacturing Company Fined £1.8 Million After Two Workers Fall From Height A Yorkshire based food manufacturer has been sentenced today for health and safety failures in a 2016 incident in which two workers suffered serious injuries after falling through a rooflight during routine roof maintenance. The investigation, led by the Health and Safety Executive
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EssentialSkillz Launches Mental Health Awareness Course
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
by Patrick Dervan
‘Mental Health Awareness’ is the first entry in a series of wellbeing courses currently in development. EssentialSkillz today announced the launch of a new course designed to highlight mental health awareness in the workplace. The course also serves as the first entry in a new Wellbeing Pack that is currently being developed by the company
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Are You Ready for ISO 45001?
Tuesday, 05 March 2019
by Patrick Dervan
After five years of international debate about the meaning of “worker”, “participation”, “leadership” and “interested parties” ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management, was finally published in March 2018. The uptake of the new standard has been slower than expected, with ISO 45001 auditing organisations admitting that requests for accreditation
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What is Adult Safeguarding?
Monday, 04 March 2019
by Patrick Dervan
Everyone deserves to live a life that is free from neglect, abuse or exploitation. Used throughout the UK and in many countries worldwide, safeguarding is a system of policies and procedures that are designed to reduce, and ideally, prevent harm to vulnerable individuals. Although the term is often used to refer to a wide
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