‘I want my mentees to replicate and surpass what I’ve done’
July 21, 2022
Jessica Collings, Health and Safety Officer at Great British Communications and 2021 SHP Rising Star in Construction, shares how she has progressed so quickly during her career and the values of mentoring… Read More
NEBOSH launches new service to shake-up in-house health and safety training
July 19, 2022
NEBOSH has launched a new solution for businesses that want to improve their in-company training. Read More
Health and safety professionals urged to give mentoring a chance
July 1, 2022
Mentoring is “one of the most rewarding things you can do”, according to Grant Thompson, Global EHS lead at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions. Read More
The importance of health and safety training in the rail sector
June 1, 2022
From slips, trips and falls to electrical hazards, every workplace comes with its unique set of risks, and the rail sector is certainly no exception to this rule. Health and safety training is a legal requirement that ensures the general wellbeing of a workforce and reduces the risk of an accident within the workplace. However, it is often overlooked by employers, or is not as regularly monitored or maintained as it should be... Read More
At the pointy end: Talking people, law, health & safety
May 19, 2022
SHP caught up with Tim Marsh and Laura Thomas, ahead of an event they are hosting in July, which will discuss the practical importance of a positive, proactive and holistic health & safety culture. Read More
NEBOSH Diploma scholarship returns for 2022 with even more opportunities to learn
May 18, 2022
NEBOSH has opened applications for its 2022 scholarship programme and this year it’s offering even more opportunities for aspiring health and safety professionals. Read More
What should employers look for when recruiting and hiring a competent forklift truck operator?
May 10, 2022
SHP speaks to Stuart Taylor, Managing Director at Mentor FLT Training, who explains the misconception around the existence of the forklift truck ‘licence’ and talks about what employers should look for when recruiting and hiring a forklift truck operator. Read More
3 reasons a young person should consider a career in health & safety
May 6, 2022
Melissa Mark-Joyce discusses why health and safety professionals need to play their part in encouraging young people to embark on careers. Read More
‘I like being challenged, I use it as an opportunity to learn and share my knowledge with others,’ SHP meets Shari Bowen
May 3, 2022
SHP speaks to Shari Bowen, who was named SHP’s International Rising Star in December, as part of the wider SHP Awards 2021. Read More
The importance of establishing good relationships in safety
April 22, 2022
In this episode of the Safety & Health Podcast, we speak to SHE Manager at Kier Highways, Dave McPherson and Health and Safety Officer at Great British Communications, Jessica Collings about the work they do, how they got into health & safety and their thoughts on the future of the profession. Read More