Woodward SHE Ltd Health and Safety Training

Short videos from IOSH explaining the foundations of good occupational safety and health practice Build your occupational safety and health knowledge and competence with the IOSH health and safety fundamentals video series. Duncan Spencer CFIOSH, Head of Advice and Practice at IOSH, guides you through the foundations of the profession in five short chapters. You’ll learn how to think like a professional and avoid common mistakes when managing safety and health risks in the workplace. Episode 1 – What is competency What competency means in occupational safety and health and how you can develop it. Episode 2 – Reasonable judgement How competency helps you create the arguments and reasons needed to support your decision making. Episode 3 – Reasonable foresight […]

NEBOSH has recently announced the launch of its Social Purpose Programme , a bold new step that furthers its mission to improve health, safety and environmental standards worldwide. NEBOSH has long supported the professional development of practitioners who help prevent accidents and ill health every day. Now, through its Social Purpose Programme , NEBOSH is expanding its impact to reach workers and communities who are often left behind. Visitors to the newly launched Social Purpose section of the NEBOSH website can learn more about the strategy, view examples of completed projects, and watch a video from Andy Shenstone, NEBOSH CEO, outlining the organisation’s vision for the future. The programme aims to tackle inequality in workplace health and safety, particularly in […]

NEBOSH regularly conducts an in-depth audit of each NEBOSH Learning Partner and assesses them based on their performance against the NEBOSH Learning Partner Programme’s 6 Principles, which are: – Ensure all learners understand what is expected of them and what they can expect from their Learning Provider.– Create a learning environment that is engaging and encourages interaction that is appropriate for the course and type of delivery.– Provide accurate course materials and continually update and improve them.– Ensure tutors are qualified, knowledgeable, competent and engaging.– Give learners feedback on their progress and provide appropriate support.– Review course delivery and learner feedback and action as necessary. Learning Partners are then allocated Gold, Silver or Bronze status under the scheme. Gold status […]

There are no easy routes to a NEBOSH qualification. Learners have to study hard and complete rigorous assessments, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding. That’s why NEBOSH qualifications are valued by professionals and organisations around the world. Unfortunately, some people try to cheat to gain a NEBOSH qualification. NEBOSH therefore has strict processes and dedicated experts to prevent and detect malpractice. Cheats do not have a place in the health and safety profession. This new edition of the NEBOSH quarterly Ethical Practice Report (January – March 2025) gave the following overview of recent malpractice cases and the penalties and sanctions given: Together we can stamp out malpractice and protect the integrity of the health and safety profession. Malpractice concerns If you […]

A new series of easy read guides has been launched to support disabled workers and those with long-term health conditions. Easy read is a format that makes written information more accessible through plain language, short sentences, and clear visuals. It is widely used to support individuals with learning disabilities and is also beneficial for those who speak English as a second language. Six new guides have been added to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) existing disabled workers’ resources, designed to support recruitment and retention of disabled workers and workers with long-term health conditions, and provide managers with practical advice for creating an inclusive, supportive working environment. These guides complement the established Talking Toolkit, which helps managers structure effective, supportive […]