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Pass it on: cascade training
Paul Smith | Features | HSW | 05.09.2008
Cascade or train-the-trainer systems involve training a small group who then pass on what they know to the rest of the workforce. But planning and preparation are crucial in avoiding failure. Paul Smith of the E.ON Engineering Academy sets out the pros and cons.
Taming the revision monster
Dee Arp | Features | HSW | 05.09.2008
Exams for professional safety qualifications are no different from any others. They create the same anxiety and fear for many students and raise the same worries about understanding what the examiner is looking for. Dee Arp of NEBOSH explains how some basic forward planning can help tame the revision monster.
E-learning: avoiding systems failure
Julian Roberts | Features | HSW | 05.09.2008
There are few areas of life which have not been changed by the coming of the internet. The way we work, shop, play, meet our spouses and develop our understanding of the world have all been transformed by the technology Julian Roberts of Safety Media explains how to stop your e-learning programme going the way of various government IT projects.
Cases in point: stress
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 08.08.2008
Lawrence Bamber reviews the most important common-law cases which have been brought to court as a result of poor stress risk management, in the latest of his revision guide for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma.
Pressure relief: tackling stress
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 09.06.2008
In the latest of his catch-up articles for NEBOSH National Diploma students, Lawrence Bamber looks at the causes and control of work-related stress in the workplace.
Safety & Health Expo 2008: Fast track to the trainers
Mike Birch | Features | HSW | 01.05.2008
Mike Birch looks at what the major training providers will be setting out on their stalls.
Communicating your health and safety messages
Andrea Oates | Features | HSW | 07.04.2008
It can be an uphill task getting health and safety messages across in company publications. You'll be competing with other, more immediately attractive information about social events or charity initiatives. Andrea Oates finds out how to make your health and safety messages stand out in the company newspaper.
Safety training: assessing your methods
David Towlson | Features | HSW | 07.04.2008
Assessment is a tool to monitor learning and student achievement. It can also let you see if your training methods are actually making safety messages stick. David Towlson of RRC Training looks at the options for checking your safety training is getting through to people.
Safety data sheets: part 2
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 07.04.2008
Whether you are likely to be compiling data sheets or interpreting them in the workplace, Element B2 of the NEBOSH syllabus says students must be able to outline their contents. In the second of two articles, Lawrence Bamber sets out the common contents of a safety data sheet.
Have we lost our way with risk assessments?
Paul Smith | Features | HSW | 06.03.2008
Risk assessment has become a central plank of our safety philosophy and practice. But are we missing the points? Paul Smith of Empower Training suggests the overwhelming emphasis on written risk assessments has sent us off the right path.
Leeds Hospitals' burning issue
Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 06.03.2008
Peter Aldridge understands better than most how the Fire Safety Order works. He was awarded the Chubb-sponsored Fire Safety Manager of the Year prize at the annual Fire Industry Awards last June. Sara Bean talks to the award-winning fire safety manager about the challenges of complying with the new regulations.
Club together
Louis Wustemann | Features | HSW | 11.01.2008
If two heads are better than one, how much better are 14? David Gault would argue 14 work well when it comes to solving workplace problems. That's the number of members in the Shropshire Health and Safety Group. Louis Wustemann sat in.
Cases in point 3
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 06.01.2008
In the latest in his series of revision pieces for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma, Lawrence Bamber goes back to some more landmark legal judgments.
Sustainability first
Louis Wustemann | Features | HSW | 09.11.2007
Taking the lead: first HSW conference
Louis Wustemann | Features | HSW | 16.10.2007
Leadership and the need for senior management engagement were the themes that occurred at the recent HSW Conference. Delegates were given an overview of current and future developments in regulation, such as corporate manslaughter, and good practice on issues ranging from accident reduction to the new CDM Regulations.
Seen to be green
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 16.10.2007
To identify potential sources of pollution and to evaluate their subsequent impact on the environment, it's vital to have some common measures to monitor environmental management systems. In the latest of his revision articles for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma, Lawrence Bamber looks at environmental performance indicators.
A guide to contracting outside expertise
Lawrence Waterman | Features | HSW | 15.09.2007
Louis Wustemann takes advice on how to ensure the consultant you hire is the right one.
Training firms at the Expo
Features | HSW | 01.06.2007
All the major trainers will be competing for business at Expo. We look at what they'll be offering.
Work at height at the NEC
Mike Birch | Features | HSW | 01.06.2007
Mike Birch reports on arresting work at height offerings on display at the NEC.
Holding the attention of trainees
Tony Hedges | Features | HSW | 01.05.2007
The safety trainer's lot is not always an easy one. How can you make sure trainees take away the key learning points, have a better experience than they expected and don't sabotage your group or spoil it for the others along the way? How do you hold the attention of trainees who would rather be somewhere else? Tony Hedges gives some performance tips.
The importance of training staff on fire hazards
Sue Tyley | Features | HSW | 01.05.2007
The new fire legislation focuses on fire risk assessment and fire prevention, and has thrown up significant training and competence issues, not just for safety practitioners. The need to have a fire-aware workforce is now greater than ever. Sue Tyley of the Fire Protection Association explains why training staff to look out for fire hazards is more important than ever now the FSO is in place.
Worker rest and welfare facilities
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 02.03.2007
Lawrence Bamber's latest article for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma covers facilities provision for workers' rest and welfare
Classic legal cases for NEBOSH students
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 02.01.2007
In the latest of his articles for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma, Lawrence Bamber studies some classic legal cases. He also takes a look at the cases that underpin some of the basic health and safety duties, including an employer's duty of care and responsibility for creating a safe system of work.
Toolbox talks
Sara Bean | Features | | 01.12.2006
Sara Bean explains how to make sure health and safety messages stick in toolbox talks
Behavioural safety initiatives
Ray Curry | Features | HSW | 01.12.2006
Behavioural safety initiatives can deliver results, says Ray Curry of Sypol, but only when your business is really ready.
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