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• Category: General
  • Legionella Awareness Training – why is it needed?
  • 5 surprising reasons workplace accidents increase at Christmas time
  • First aid basics you need to know for common workplace injuries
  • Get the lowdown on how to keep your ladder in tip top condition
  • 5 types of equipment to help prevent manual handling injuries
  • Creating a winning health and safety culture is key for 2022
  • HSE releases its key health and safety stats for 2021
  • How to prevent the 4 most common work-at-height safety breaches
  • The 4 most common winter workplace injuries
  • Dust and airborne contaminants remain a serious threat to workers
  • Five major priorities when setting up any kind of work site
  • Why do so many experienced workers underestimate risk?
  • UK-wide safety alert issued for angle grinders
  • We’re hiring! Job opening for a Ladder Inspection Co-Ordinator
  • 5 of the most common warehouse dangers (and how to mitigate them)
  • Falling objects remain an underestimated risk of Working At Height
  • The importance of securing your ladder
  • Browns now offers a comprehensive range of online safety courses
  • How to manage the main risks to lone workers
  • 3 practical considerations for your business during the lockdown
  • The most common first aid scenarios at work
  • Why you should have a plan in place to manage ageing assets
  • Where is asbestos found?
  • How to mitigate the biggest risks of working at height
  • The 4 most serious factors in ladder-related injuries and fatalities
  • Is your workplace safety plan truly comprehensive?
  • 3 important steps to take after a workplace accident
  • New welding rules coming into force
  • Why vibration is such a serious risk to health
  • Simple precautions for working with electricity
  • The importance of having a rescue plan when working at height
  • Why it’s important not to let your buildings fall into disrepair
  • How many first aiders does your business need?
  • The hazards behind the 4 riskiest jobs in the UK’s deadliest industry
  • Vital checks to make before you consider moving premises
  • Four universal safety rules that apply to every workplace
  • New official HSE stats show a rise in fatal workplace injuries
  • How to manage the 3 main threats to your business water supply
  • How to ensure your PPE keeps you safe when welding
  • 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Using Scaffold Towers
  • Dangerous Materials: Why Is Asbestos So Hard To Spot?
  • Key Trends in 2016/2017 Health and Safety Statistics
  • The 3 Key Steps To Staying Safe In The Waste Disposal Industry
  • Top Tips To Keep Your Workforce Safe In Winter
  • UK Sees New Record Low In Fatal Workplace Falls
  • Why Are Risk Assessments So Important?
  • Do You Believe Any Of These Common Health And Safety Myths?
  • How To Protect Your Employees From Heat Stress This Summer
  • How To Deal With The Risks Of Asbestos
  • The Dangers Of Fatigue And Tiredness At Work
  • Safety Tips For Using Workshop Machinery
  • How To Spot Common Safety Hazards In Your Warehouse
  • A quick look at the Health and Safety at Work Statistics 2016
  • The golden rules for using access equipment safely
  • HSE to review equipment inspection laws
  • Health and Safety Week 2016
  • Basic safety when using extension ladders
  • DIY ladder safety tips for spring
  • Inspecting equipment: What to look for and why!
  • Stepladders: 10 tips for working safely
  • Safety advice when using leaning ladders
  • Dust! It’s everywhere!
  • Work-related stress – and how to identify it
  • The HSE’s 2015 appeal to keep North West workplaces safe
  • How to safely secure access equipment to vehicles
  • The pitfalls of using unsafe access equipment
  • Simpler ladder inspections with our new PDA system
  • The importance of complying with Work at Height Regulations
  • Top 5 health and safety myths revealed
  • Keeping safe whilst working on access equipment
  • How to use a ladder correctly, including pre-use checks
  • Know your employer obligations on ladder inspections
  • Untrained scaffolder suffers serious injuries
  • In house ladders and steps training to minimise accidents
  • Company fined for failing to take worker safety seriously
  • Trader fined after balancing act on van roof
  • More brand new courses to keep your staff safe
  • Manual Handling Training: For a healthier, happier and more profitable workforce
  • NEW: Introducing brand new working at height courses!
  • Work at Heights Regulations: The importance of understanding and obeying legislation
  • Minimise the risks with Working at Heights courses
  • Vacancy for a Ladder Inspector at Browns Ladders
  • Keeping Both Your Organisation and Employees Safe
  • Working At Heights: companies continue to court danger
  • Working at Heights courses: don’t leave it too late!
  • Working at height courses can be a real lifesaver
  • Working at Heights Courses: Don’t Wait For An Accident To Occur!
  • Mitigating the Dangers of Working at Height
  • Working at height: improvised solutions putting staff at risk
  • Staying safe on step stools
  • Step up your safety with regular ladder inspections
  • Assess the elevated risk of working at heights
  • Ladder Inspections: Keeping Your Staff Safe
  • Ladder Safety: How Does Your Business Stack Up?
  • Employers Urged To Step Up Working At Height Safety
  • Using Ladders Safely: Wet Weather
  • Ladder falls soar to a massive 60 per cent
  • Why are ladder inspections important?
  • Acrobat dies after falling from safety harness
  • To the peak of ladder safety
  • Another horrific ladder statistic from the HSE
  • How to inspect your ladders with safety checks
  • UK companies ignore work at height laws!
  • Don’t let this happen to you!
  • Don’t let a ladder fall ruin your Christmas
  • How to climb a ladder safely
  • Falls from height – The leading cause of construction accidents
  • Understand the Ladders and Working At Height Regulations
  • HSE says the awareness for ladder safety is rising
  • Falls from ladders – a ladder safety lesson
  • Be safe with fixed ladders as well as portable ones
  • Ladder safety on roofs in bad weather
  • Anyone can fall off a ladder
  • Health and safety officer caught on camera in ladder fall
  • Work in winter storms with caution
  • Local firm fined after deadly working at height accident
• Category: Inspections
  • Most important checks to make before using abrasive wheels
  • 4 Key Steps To Preventing Accidents With Abrasive Wheels
  • When Should A Safety Harness Be Replaced?
  • Safety first: How to tell if your ladder might need inspecting
  • How often should access equipment be inspected?
  • Ladder inspections: The key to ladder safety and durability
  • In-store equipment inspections
  • HOW TO: Inspect your ladders in the workplace
• Category: Jobs
• Category: Safety Advice
  • Harness Training is critical for anyone Working At Height
  • Do you really need Abrasive Wheels training?
  • How does ‘Working At Height’ training save lives?
  • How to engage your team during National Safety Month 2022
  • Top 4 most common workplace dangers during summer
  • It’s the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month
  • Will Brexit change health and safety in the UK?
  • The dangers of working in cold conditions
  • HSE voices concerns over UK’s 66% drop in asbestos training
  • Key tips for handling the risks to younger workers
  • Working at height remains leading cause of workplace deaths
  • 3 new priorities for National Safety Month this year
  • How to use a fruit picking ladder safely during spring
  • What to do if you find asbestos in your building
  • The 4 most essential workplace skills to refresh as we start 2020
  • Why are older workers more at risk in UK workplaces?
  • HSE announces annual workplace fatality figures for 2018/19
  • Why Employee Training is Key to Ensuring Their Safety
  • Essential health and safety tips for hiring agency or temporary workers
  • The 4 most common first aid myths you need to be aware of
  • 3 huge summer health risks you should never underestimate
  • 4 key steps to protecting your staff from summer health risks
  • 5 top causes of workplace fires (and how to prevent them)
  • How often should ladders be inspected?
  • Explaining The Main Dangers Of Improper Manual Handling
  • Quick Tips On The Safest Ways To Carry Out Manual Handling
  • Don’t Put Your Staff At Risk This Year
  • 3 Reasons Why A New Year’s First Aid Refresher Is A Good Idea
  • Hanging Christmas Lights? Here’s How To Stay Safe!
  • Stay Safe When Hanging Your Christmas Lights!
  • Safety Checklist For Business Owners On Black Friday
  • One In Five Workplace Accidents Are Caused By Working At Height
  • How You Can Reduce The Risk Of Worker Fatigue
  • Dealing With Epileptic Fits In The Workplace
  • Are You Working In One Of The UK’s Most Dangerous Industries?
  • Dealing With Workplace Medical Emergencies
  • How Proper Training And Awareness Cuts Down On Ladder Injuries
  • Preventing Legionnaire’s Disease To Safeguard Your Health
  • How To Safely Use Angle Grinders
  • Staying Safe When Using Drills At Height
  • Wrapping Bandages, Saving Lives: The Importance Of First Aid
  • Governing Safety: The Most Influential Ladder Legislation
  • Dust Inhalation To Dermatitis: Staying Safe When Painting
  • How To Manage Effectively: Keeping Your Team Safe On-Site
  • Our Top DIY Safety Tips For 2017
  • Injuries will happen: The top mistakes when using ladders
  • Staying safe when working with glass
  • Health and safety when working in scrap yards
  • Safety when working in loft and roof spaces
  • Our top safety tips for working on stairs
  • The do’s and don’ts of manual handling: Essential safety tips
  • Keep employees safe with health and safety training
  • Why are falls in the workplace still common?
  • The importance of planning work activities
  • Health and safety considerations at work for autumn
  • Are you competent when it comes to health and safety?
  • Health and safety advice for building restoration
  • Health and safety when working on elevated structures
  • Should safety-training courses be mandatory?
  • Safety focus: Why are back injuries so high?
  • Health and safety tips for mechanics
  • The dangers of using abrasive wheels
  • Summer risk assessment: Top things to consider
  • Health and safety tips when working with gas
  • Could you be doing more to improve health and safety at work?
  • Health and safety when working in demolition
  • What should be in a first aid kit?
  • Safety when working in lofts
  • What are the dangers of masonry?
  • Top safety tips for roofers
  • Farmyard Safety: All you need to know
  • Why your employees need accredited training
  • What are the dangers of damp?
  • Safety tips when working on stairs and slopes
  • How to deem whether a building is safe to enter
  • What are the risks for window cleaners?
  • The importance of selecting the correct footwear
  • Health and safety for window fitters
  • Safety tips for gardeners
  • Step up safety when it comes to Asbestos exposure
  • Higher fines for health and safety infringements
  • Health and safety on the factory floor
  • Extension ladder safety: What you need to know
  • Risks and hazards in waste management and recycling
  • Improving safety standards on smaller sites
  • All you need to know about winter risk assessment
  • When to prioritise and when to multi task?
  • 5 Health and safety tips for telecoms engineers
  • What can we learn from the annual HSE health and safety report?
  • Protecting your eyesight at work
  • Fatigue in the workplace
  • Working on scaffold towers: what you need to know
  • Top safety tips for autumn
  • Fatalities in the workplace: The facts
  • Presenteeism: Is it an issue in your workplace?
  • Big changes to health and safety regulations for the self-employed
  • Health and safety in 2015: the stats so far
  • Health and safety tips for roofers
  • When and where to use low level work platforms
  • Working on fragile surfaces
  • Health and safety when working alone
  • Slips, trips and falls: How to reduce them
  • Vibrations in the workplace: More serious than you think!
  • Risk Assessments: What are they and why are they essential?
  • Vehicle loading: Top health and safety tips
  • Protecting your hearing in the workplace
  • Welding and Metalwork: Potential hazards
  • Working with and around hazardous materials
  • Health & safety awareness for summer
• Category: Safety Training
  • What can your business learn from National Safety Month?
  • Why low-level access training is just as vital
  • Legionella awareness training: Have you done yours yet?
  • Safety training throughout Yorkshire
  • Five reasons why work at heights training is a good investment
  • Helping Great Britain work well
  • Correct first aid training: Why it’s important
  • Working in the warehouse
  • A health and safety guide for plumbers
  • Using abrasive wheels: The Browns Ladders guide
  • Safety advice for carpenters and joiners
  • Working with electricity: Browns top tips
  • The importance of proper manual handling
  • Common injuries on building sites – and how to prevent them
  • Confined Spaces Training: New for spring!
  • New training course: Legionella Awareness Training
  • What to do if you’re injured while working at heights
  • Beware of asbestos in the workplace and around your home!
  • Health and safety in the garden
  • The food & drinks industry: Make your workplace injury free
  • Stay safe with Personal Protective Equipment

Access Equipment Courses

• Scaffold Towers for Users Training Course (Accredited)
• Low Level Access & Towers for Users (Combined) Course (Accredited)
• Low Level Access Equipment Training Course (Accredited)

First Aid Courses

• 3 Day First Aid at Work Course
• 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work Course

Health & Safety Courses

• Legionella Awareness Training Course
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Harnesses & Lanyards Awareness Training Course
• Working at Height Training Course
• Manual Handling Training Courses
• Abrasive Wheels Awareness Training Course

Ladders & Steps Courses

• Nationally Recognised (Accredited) Ladders & Steps Inspector Course
• Nationally Recognised (Accredited) Ladders & Steps User Course
• Safe Use & Pre-Use Inspection of Ladders & Steps