Asbestos Awareness eLearning
Asbestos is probably the most dangerous building material ever used. Every year thousands of people fall ill and die because of exposure to asbestos and it was widely used by the construction industry right up until the year 2000. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 apply to employers, employees, self employed persons and duty holders […]
Fire Safety eLearning
We have three fire safety elearning courses available: Fire Exinguishers Basic Fire Safety Awareness Fire Marshal Basic Fire Safety Awareness £15 + vat each This course will provide candidates with a general understanding of basic fire awareness including what should be done in the event of a fire, how to prevent a fire occurring and […]
Manual Handling eLearning
Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causes of injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations were introduced. The Regulations lay out duties for both employees and employers. They give a general requirement that employees must be trained to […]
Green CSCS Card
Since July 2014, those wishing to apply for or renew their Green CSCS Card must first complete a training course. For those with construction experience, they should do the one day CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course (see here for dates), and pass their Health, Safety and Environment computer test. Compass offer an all inclusive […]
Numbers killed at work reduces but mesothelioma deaths on the rise
New figures released today indicate the number of workers killed in Britain last year has fallen to the lowest annual rate on record. Provisional data released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveals that 133 workers were fatally injured between April 2013 and March 2014, compared with 150 in the previous year. The overall […]
Working in construction…it’s safer in a war zone
According to a Guardian news article ‘more builders have died on UK sites in the past decade than soldiers fighting overseas’. It goes on to say: ‘The construction industry is the most dangerous sector in Britain. There is no trade like it. To put it in context, 448 British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan […]
Changes to the Green CSCS Card
There are major changes coming in from 1st July 2014 for applying or renewing Green CSCS Cards. From 1st July, so you can apply for the new green labourer card, you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved one of the following: QCF/SCQF Level 1 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment or One […]
CSCS Card Applications
There are a wide variety of CSCS Cards available. Compass can help you choose the right CSCS card for you. Please call one of our training advisers for more details.
L1 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment has been developed for those new to, or wanting to enter the construction industry. It has been developed to increase awareness of potential hazards in a construction environment and is an ideal introduction into basic health and safety responsibilities within the industry. It is […]
Health and Safety at Work Act 40th Anniversary
As we prepare to mark the 40th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act this summer, the Daily Telegraph has published an incisive article acknowledging the importance of the Act. This is an extract from Philip Johnston’s opinion piece: ‘Health and safety has become synonymous with nanny statism, interfering jobsworths, ludicrous litigation and […]