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EFAW Explained

EFAW Explained

14 Oct 2026 • First Aid

If you've seen "EFAW" advertised next to a first aid course and weren't sure what it meant, or whether it's the one your workplace actually needs, you're not alone — it's one of the most searched first aid terms in the UK, and one of the most misunderstood.

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The Underground Services Training Every Groundworker Needs

The Underground Services Training Every Groundworker Needs

07 Oct 2026 • Work Place Safety

Every year, workers are injured, and services are damaged, because someone broke ground without properly checking what was underneath it. CAT & Genny training is the practical, hands-on skill that stands between a routine dig and a struck gas main, cable or water pipe.

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Who Is Responsible for Enforcing Fire Safety?

Who Is Responsible for Enforcing Fire Safety?

28 Sep 2026 • Work Place Safety

What is fire safety? In a UK workplace, fire safety means the legal duty to identify fire risks, reduce them and make sure everyone on the premises can escape safely if a fire breaks out. It's underpinned by one piece of legislation and enforced by a specific authority, both of which are more precise than most people assume. This guide covers who enforces fire safety law, what your organisation is legally required to do, how a fire risk assessment works and what PEEP, PASS and FED actually s

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SMSTS vs SSSTS

SMSTS vs SSSTS

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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Wind Turbine Technician Training

Wind Turbine Technician Training

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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Ladders vs Mobile Access Towers: Which Is the Safest Choice for Working at Height?

Ladders vs Mobile Access Towers: Which Is the Safest Choice for Working at Height?

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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Hazards When Working at Height and How to Stay Safe

Hazards When Working at Height and How to Stay Safe

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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