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Using Risk Assessments to Keep Remote Workers Safe under Lockdown
To be furloughed or not to be! That is the question.
Many UK employers are still unsure about furlough policies and what their rights are when it comes to furloughing staff. The main thing to keep in mind is that while furloughed employees can’t work, they can carry out training, as long as this doesn’t generate revenue for the employer. Employers have the right to ask their staff to do any necessary training while they are furloughed. Right now is a perfect time to catch up with any spare admin or training requirements needed.
Despite most of us staying at home during lockdown, a huge number of motorists were caught speeding during April. Though there has been over 66% less traffic on the roads than usual, the number of speeding offences rose to over 6,000 since lockdown began on 23rd March. Some motorists were even driving at over double the national speed limit. A driver in London was caught doing 134 mph in a 40 mph zone, while another driver in Manchester clocked 115 mph while travelling through a 40 mph zone.
Over the past three months, most of us have been furloughed or asked to work from home. Many of those who have been furloughed are now spending more time in the house, cleaning, exercising, watching TV and cooking. If you’ve been furloughed, perhaps you’re cooking more for yourself, family, friends and neighbours. If so, it’s more important than ever to maintain good hygiene. Are you certain that you’re storing your food correctly? Are you doing everything you can to avoid cross-contamination and avoid food poisoning?
Guy Fawkes night is soon upon us. It a great time for the family to go out and have some fun together. However, as always care needs to be taken.
Halloween, the same thing every year, kids love it. Walking from house to house, crossing the roads in crowds of people and collecting treats. You know when it happens, so; if you are driving on Halloween consider a number of safety precautions:
Throughout the UK, it is estimated that over 150,000 lives could be saved. There is a lot of people out there who have no experience of any sort of Basic First Aid Training.
Shropshire’s leading e-learning providers, ETD Training, are teaming up with a specialised charity, Cintre, which focuses on support services tailored for adults with Learning Disabilities, Complex Mental Health Needs and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Hazards are all around us. They can be found for example in our homes, at work, when travelling to and from work and when playing sports. The level of risk varies from location to location, and the individual and the activity they are undertaking.
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A rapidly expanding construction company requires a fully trained team. Today, residential home builders Shropshire Homes can be certain the training needs of its workforce are taken care of with ETD’s online portal.
Even now in the 21st century we still find people hitting barriers in terms of being discriminated in the workplace. This could be for of a number of reasons where some people still think is acceptable?
It is with great pride that we announce this fantastic news… We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2019 Shropshire Chamber Business Awards, BEST SMALL BUSINESS (6-20 employees).
Health and safety is the key factor for all industries in order to reduce stress of both employers and employees, writes Phil Gutteridge, Managing Director of ETD Training.
So what can you do as an employer to reduce risk?
(workplace health & Safety made simple!)
Whether you’re starting up a new business, employing more staff, or are a one-man band, or need to brush up on health and safety laws we’ve got the lowdown on everything you need to know about health and safety legislation in the UK...
Are you sitting comfortably?
It’s one of the commonest kinds of work equipment, but working with DSE can be a headache, literally. Here’s what you need to know as an employer to ensure compliance and improve the health of your employees…
ETD Training MD, Phil Gutteridge, reveals how his experiences as a ship’s safety officer shaped his role as an employer - and are relevant to any workplace health and safety training.
Shropshire firm Chrisbeon Office Supplies are enjoying the benefits of online training after switching from traditional face-to-face training to digital training with the ETD hub.
ETD Training Managing Director Phil Gutteridge peers into his crystal ball to predict the health and safety trends emerging in 2019…
As you focus on increasing your revenue in 2019, keep your employees safe and healthy and improve the overall performance levels of your business.
Back pain and injuries related to manual handling are some of the most frequent types of injuries at work. These can be caused by sudden exertion, or they can rise from repetitive movements and positions which can lead to cumulative strain placed upon the employee's back and neck.
So as an employer how can you keep your team safe?
