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ETD Training is delighted to announce the release of the latest online course; Cyber Security to its online training portal.
Cyber attacks are becoming more and more common. Since the global coronavirus pandemic, cyber attacks have increased second fold! security breaches have increased by 11% within the last 12 months and 67% since 2014
The safety isolating transformer will have the identification mark as shown below
SELV is separated extra low voltages. However, SELV is described as safety extra low voltage in appliance standards, such as BS EN 60335 and separated Extra low voltage in installation standards, for example BS 7671.
We all have to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), even after Brexit. This is because GDPR doesn’t only apply to businesses in the EU. The regulations also apply to organisations outside the EU who wish to trade or provide services to companies, organisations or people within the EU.
GDPR applies to both personal data and sensitive personal data. The legislation sets out data protection principles and highlights all responsibilities for organisations.
So, what is a fire, exactly? Okay, the answer to this might seem simple at a first glance. But it’s more complicated than you might think.
Put simply, fire is heat and light energy released from a combustion reaction. For this reaction to happen, we need three things: fuel, oxygen and heat. These elements make up the fire triangle. When there is enough fuel, oxygen and heat together, this will result in a fire. If you remove one of these elements, you can eventually kill a fire. And if these elements don’t come into contact with each other, you won’t get a fire at all.
As awareness of the dangers surrounding global warming grows, more people and companies are starting to tackle this planet-wide challenge. However, our efforts aren’t yet enough. Nonetheless, there are simple steps we can take to reduce our impact on the environment. For this to work, everyone must make a united effort, whether you’re making changes at home or in the workplace.
Whether you’re working on a kick stool, ladder or crane, you have certain responsibilities when working above ground level. These responsibilities apply whether you’re working a couple of feet off the floor or even hundreds of metres off the floor.
So, what are the main responsibilities of employers, duty holders and employees when it comes to working above ground level? How can you stay safe and protect others?
This course will introduce you to the causes and symptoms of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). By completing this course, you will become familiar with the manifestations of HAVS, how to reduce exposure to vibrations under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations and how to perform suitable risk assessments.
