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What Training is Available for Winter Maintenance Operatives and Supervisors?

2nd September 2022
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A cost-effective way of ensuring that winter service operations are being carried out safely and correctly is to ensure that operatives, supervisors and managers are adequately trained and assessed.
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2nd September 2022
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Skills Training Centre's 12 Days of Christmas Safety

6th December 2021
health and safety / other training courses / winter maintenance / working at heights

Christmas is a very special time of year. During the festive season, we are all busy organising gatherings with friends and family, trying to out do our neighbours outdoor Christmas lights and having homes full of excited family members. However it's in this excitement that health and safety precautions lax and accidents happen. According to the RoSPA more than 80,000 people go to A&E each year for Christmas-related accidents and over 6,000 of these need to be admitted.

Skills Training Centre have put together 12 Days of Christmas health and safety tips. Follow these in order to keep you and your family safe over the holidays.
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6th December 2021
health and safety / other training courses / winter maintenance / working at heights
Winter Service: Are you prepared?

2nd August 2021
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In April 2020, National Rail and London Underground use had fallen by 99% and 96% compared to early-February, while bus passenger numbers plummeted by 88 per cent. On roads, in April 2020, the amount of traffic fell to below 40% relative to levels measured prior to lockdown.

However with the reopening of the country and the increase of travel that is expected to occur over the next few months, it is essential to prepare and ensure you and your team have the necessary training ready for the winter season.
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2nd August 2021
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