18 Sep 2026 • CITB
If you work in construction, you've almost certainly seen both acronyms advertised side by side, and it's easy to assume they're interchangeable. They're not. SMSTS and SSSTS are both CITB-accredited Site Safety Plus courses, but they're built for different levels of responsibility on site, and booking the wrong one wastes both time and money.
This guide explains what each course stands for, who it's actually for, what's covered, and how to get certified.
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14 Sep 2026 • Working At Height
Thinking about becoming a wind turbine technician? One Stop Safety Training explains the apprenticeship route, salary expectations and the GWO courses employers require.
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17 Aug 2026 • Working At Height
The renewable energy industry is growing rapidly across the UK and worldwide, creating increasing demand for skilled and properly trained wind turbine technicians and other professionals working in the wind energy sector.
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27 Jul 2026 • Working At Height
Choosing the right equipment for working at height is one of the most important decisions employers and workers make every day. While ladders are quick to set up and widely available, they are not always the safest option for every task. Mobile access towers offer a more stable working platform, but they are not suitable for every situation either.
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21 Jul 2026 • Working At Height
Working at height is one of the most hazardous activities carried out across the construction, maintenance, facilities management, warehousing, and industrial sectors. Despite improvements in workplace safety, falls from height continue to be the leading cause of fatal injuries in UK workplaces.
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13 Jul 2026 • Working At Height
If you work in construction, facilities management, warehousing, telecommunications, or maintenance, there's a good chance you'll need to use a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) at some point in your career. Operating these machines safely requires the correct training, which is where IPAF training comes in.
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07 Jul 2026 • Work Place Safety
If your job requires you to wear a tight-fitting respirator, such as an FFP3 disposable mask, half mask, or full-face respirator, you may be wondering whether face fit testing is a legal requirement.
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03 Jul 2026 • NVQs
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are one of the most respected work-based qualifications in the UK. Whether you're looking to progress your career in construction, move into management, or gain formal recognition for the skills you already have, an NVQ is one of the most flexible ways to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
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15 Jun 2026 • Working At Height
If you work with mobile access towers, you've probably come across PASMA training. Whether you're a construction worker, maintenance engineer, facilities manager, or tradesperson, PASMA qualifications are one of the most recognised ways to demonstrate competence when working with mobile tower scaffolds.
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