How Long Does a Slinger Banksman Certificate Last?
No UK law puts an expiry date on a slinger banksman certificate. In 2026, as before, the legal duty is that operatives…
Category: Health & Safety
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Is Forklift Training a Legal Requirement in the UK?
Yes, forklift training is a legal requirement in the UK in 2026, but there is no such thing as a “forklift licence”…
Fire Warden Training: Duties, the Law and Who Needs It
What a fire warden does, what fire safety law requires, how many wardens you need, and who needs fire warden training.
What Is COSHH? Controlling Hazardous Substances in the Workplace
What COSHH is, what a COSHH assessment involves, what employers must do to control hazardous substances, and who needs COSHH training.
RIDDOR Explained: What Must Be Reported, When, and by Whom
What RIDDOR is, which workplace injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences must be reported to the HSE, who is responsible, and the deadlines you must meet.
The Supervisor’s Health and Safety Duties: The Layer of Protection Most Businesses Under-Train
Supervisors are where health and safety policy meets real work — and where it most often breaks down. Here's what the law expects of supervisors, why 'competent supervision' keeps appearing in prosecutions, and what Level 3 training covers.
Racking Inspection: How Often, Who Can Do It, and What the Law Actually Requires
Is racking inspection a legal requirement, how often should it happen, and who can do it? A plain-English guide to PUWER, BS EN 15635, the three inspection levels, the PRSES role and the green, amber and red traffic light system.
Conflict Management Training: De-escalation Skills Every Customer-Facing Team Now Needs
Abuse and aggression towards front-line staff has risen sharply across retail, hospitality, transport and services — and employers have a legal duty to manage the risk. Here's why structured conflict management training belongs in your safety system.
DSE Assessments: Your Legal Duty to Screen Workers, Including the Ones Working From Home
The DSE Regulations apply to every employee who regularly uses a screen — at the office, at home, or both. Most businesses are quietly non-compliant. Here's what the law requires and why training an in-house DSE assessor is the practical fix.
Legionella Compliance: What the ‘Responsible Person’ Duty Under ACOP L8 Really Involves
If your premises has a water system, you have legionella duties — and the HSE expects a named, trained responsible person to manage them. Here's what the law requires under ACOP L8, who needs training, and how to get compliant.