by northeastat | Mar 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you are involved in any industry that requires your staff to be working at height, then ensuring they are competent and trained to undertake the work required of them is vital. Being qualified and capable of embarking on such jobs is so crucial because of the...
by northeastat | Mar 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
The changing of the seasons can present a whole new set of hazards when you are working at height. Not only does the weather change, but the environment changes, too. It is important to stay on top of any working at height training needs you might have, especially...
by northeastat | Feb 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here at North East Access Training, we provide only the very best training and qualifications when it comes to working safely at height, and the popularity of our IPAF training courses in Newcastle demonstrates why. Jobs that involve working at height are up there...
by northeastat | Dec 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Many staff across various industries require at work at height safety training. Similarly, many people experience acrophobia, or a fear of heights. For some this can be debilitating, others merely a hindrance that they are determined to break. Here at North East...
by northeastat | Dec 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
January is a time for many to reflect on their lives, whether it is health or work related, and the New Year often prompts them to make a change, for the better. If you are looking to better your career, then perhaps it is time to give your CV an overhaul and book in...
by northeastat | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, more commonly known as MEWPs, are often thought of as only being needed in factories, warehouses and within construction; but this is simply not the case. They are a multi-faceted piece of equipment with more uses than one would care...
by northeastat | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Following on from our blog on Autumn Hazards , and with winter weather firmly setting in; it is time to get organised for the toughest months of the year, particularly if your workforce operates outdoors or at height. Working at height can be difficult in good...
by northeastat | Oct 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
With current statistics of accidents in the workplace on the rise, it is imperative that as an employer, you are putting adequate preventative measures in place to ensure health and safety in the workplace, at all times. Simple tactics, such as putting up reminder...
by northeastat | Oct 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Did you know, it is a well-known fact that the construction sector is one of the primary industries responsible for the highest rate of injuries at work? On average, around 6,000 people die every day due to a work-related injury or illness. The most common causes of...
by northeastat | Sep 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
When working at height, each season comes with its own dangers. Autumn, in particular, is an unpleasant time of year for workers who face heights as part of their day to day, as the weather shifts from warm and sunny into rainy and bleak, ready for winter. So, let’s...
