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If you think of training as something you need to complete but will probably never use, think again. First Aid at Work is a practical, hands-on course where you will learn skills that could save a life – at work, or at home.

January 17, 2024

A Guide to How Towergate Travel can Help With Your ABTA Bonding Requirements

January 16, 2024

As the colder months approach, it’s imperative to weatherproof your house to minimise damage and reduce costly claims. We’ve pulled together five ways to keep your property safe from the cold, dark months.

January 15, 2024

In recent years, we have experienced dramatic extremes weather wise in the UK. Storms are becoming more regular and more destructive, followed by soaring temperatures and droughts in summer. Despite the opposing weather conditions, one thing remained a constant throughout the year: the risk of flooding.

January 13, 2024

Whether you’re taking on a route you’ve done many times before or heading to a new trail for the first time, getting outside in winter is good for the mind, body, and soul. Exploring the great outdoors in winter is a great way to get a fresh new take on your surroundings. Not only does it allow you to stay active all year long, but it can be a very therapeutic experience.

January 12, 2024

Spark erosion machining — also known as electrical discharge machining (EDM) and, in its conventional form, die sinking — is commonly used in engineering to produce highly accurate dies and moulds with complex geometries.   Spark erosion is a known source of major fires in engineering premises. These commonly occur when a flammable dielectric fluid reaches its flashpoint in the presence of a spark and adequate supply of air. 

January 02, 2024

There’s certainly more of a chill in the air, and as the weather changes to an icier feel, other factors should come into consideration such as your own wellbeing and driver/vehicle safety. Driving in testing weather conditions is a challenge at the best of times, and requires a certain level of concentration, skill and experience. It is of course important that you and your employees are confident when driving in such conditions, but also that all the necessary checks on your vehicle have been performed so that you know prior to departure that it is safe to drive. A useful link to the Met Office weather forecast can be found <a href="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/">here</a>, and always ask yourself; do I really need to make the journey?

December 22, 2023

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was passed in September 2023. Although no date has yet been set, the introduction of the Regulations that will support this act is likely to come into force in Autumn 2024.  Given the timeframes, it makes sense for employers and agencies that have people on zero hours contracts to begin preparing for when the regulations come into effect. 

December 18, 2023

The annual death rate in the motor vehicle repair industry is 1.6 deaths per 100,000 workers.

December 15, 2023

If the wintry weather hasn’t quite arrived yet, then it’s certainly on the way! The question is, are you prepared, and do you have the necessary cover in place to help deal with any potential issues or losses?

December 01, 2023

Based on the fact that illegal activity spikes at Halloween, it’s clear that it’s not just witches and ghosts that come out during the spooky season: criminals do, too.

October 24, 2023

There has been a huge increase in the awareness of neurodiversity across the globe, with a corresponding increase in understanding, acceptance and inclusion. This has led to more neurodivergent people speaking out and feeling less like they need to ‘mask’ their differences by acting in a more neurotypical way.

September 25, 2023