Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
These have been turbulent times for many of us. The continual storm that is COVID-19 has affected us all in some way; as individuals, families, communities, businesses and nations. It is understandable, and okay, that these downpours have impacted us all at some point. As individuals we all have a different [...]
Is Construction Ready for Net Zero?
As climate change and the state of our environment, becomes a more prevalent topic of discussion throughout every industry we need to ask ourselves: is construction ready? Initiatives such as the Future Home Standards are projecting for all greenhouse gas emissions to be net zero by 2050. As of 2018, the [...]
WITH U.K COVERAGE WE BRING OUR COURSES TO YOU
It’s hard to believe that we’re in Summer 2021! This year is going at pace and at Training First Safety we’re excited about the season ahead as we plan, and deliver, our extensive portfolio of courses across the U.K. Although based in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, we have facilities across the country or [...]
Building the Future with WorkingRite Apprentices
WorkingRite works in communities across Scotland - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, East Ayrshire and Argyll & Bute - delivering a mentored training and work placement programme for young people to become work and life ready. Our programme provides them with the soft and hard skills needed to bridge the gap between school [...]
New SME Funding
The world of work has been profoundly affected by COVID-19. Businesses and organisations are facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty and change, and our new world of remote and blended working requires innovative thinking, new ways of connecting , collaborating and developing new skills. Reskilling and upskilling form a critical part of [...]
The Benefits of Onsite Training
The Benefits of Onsite Training More and more people are arranging training for their employees on their own sites and in their own offices. This method for training has so many benefits associated with it we thought we’d share it with the world! Cost The biggy for most! [...]
When Life Gives You Lemons
When Life Gives You Lemons Our MD Jenny McIntyre has teamed up with MD and founder of LETs Michael Byrne to bring you a series of podcasts. Each episode focuses on some of life’s biggest challenges. From coping in isolation to surviving lived experiences and traumas, this podcast [...]
The Importance of RPE and Face Fit Testing
The Importance of RPE and Face Fit Testing Respiratory Protective Equipment Otherwise known as RPE is a subject matter which, often, at times is not taken seriously enough. When RPE is not fitted correctly or worse still not worn at all it increases a worker’s chances significantly of [...]
Creating a Positive Safety Culture
Creating a Positive Safety Culture The Health & Safety Culture within your organisation can and will have an enormous impact on the safety outcomes & accident rates in your workplace. High levels of accident rates within your organisation can have a detrimental effect on the productivity, efficiency and [...]