‘I definitely see myself staying in health and safety’: In conversation with apprentice Alyssa Williams and mentor Paul Gaynon
December 21, 2023
In the second of a two-part article, SHP speaks to apprentice Alyssa and mentor Paul who focus on skills you can learn within health and safety, but also exposure to wider fields. Read More
Why health and safety? In conversation with apprentice Elizabeth Clingan and mentor Donnie Bellshaw
December 13, 2023
In the first of two articles around apprenticeships, SHP’s Rhianna Sexton speaks to Jacobs’ HSE apprentice Elizabeth Clingan, and her Read More
What does it take to be a Rising Star?
October 25, 2023
Highly commended at last year’s SHP Rising Star Awards, Lamara Martin, alongside her Manager and mentor, Milton Walcott, speaks to SHP Editor Mark Glover about her achievements so far and why she one day hopes to fill her boss’ shoes. Read More
The future is bright – In conversation with Lamara Martin
July 27, 2023
Highly commended at last year’s SHP Rising Star Awards, Lamara Martin, alongside her Manager and mentor, Milton Walcott, speaks to SHP Editor Mark Glover about her achievements so far and why she one day hopes to fill her boss’ shoes. Read More
“Career opportunities, progression, development, challenge – it’s all there in health and safety and I wish I’d joined the industry sooner.”
July 11, 2023
In this article, Assistant Editor, Rhianna Sexton speaks to Eddie McGrath, HSE Director at Jacobs, about his career, and encouraging young people into the profession via apprenticeships. Read More
First health and safety apprenticeship launched
August 21, 2018
A group of contractors has launched the UK’s first safety, health and environment (SHE) apprenticeship. Read More
Health and safety: a great choice for those entering the world of work
April 12, 2017
Organisations in almost every industry, from manufacturing, mining and engineering through to construction, oil, gas and the public sector, employ Read More
New apprenticeship levy begins today, but where does SHE fit in?
April 6, 2017
From 6 April 2017 all employers operating in England, with a pay bill over £3 million each year will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy, and there will be changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for all employers. Read More
Podcast: Jean Duprez MBE on the culture of construction, apprentices and mental health
November 18, 2016
In his first podcast for SHP, Dave Lee, the director of Building Site to Boardroom (BS2B) interviews Jean Duprez MBE, director of Duprez Consulting Ltd and construction ambassador for the CITB about her views on apprenticeship schemes within construction, women in construction, wellbeing, mental health and more.
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Better safety information and advice needed for firms employing apprentices
August 12, 2016
A report has found that better advice and information is needed for employers to ensure the health and safety of Read More