Awarding bodies
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The major awarding bodies such as British Safety Council Awards and the National Examinations Board for Occupational Safety and Health, offers higher-level qualifications in health and safety. Well-qualified professionals add real value to the organization by playing a central role in preventing accidents and illness at work and create an impact on productivity, morale of the organization's image and the costs of insurance, investigation and possible legal penalties.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
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The height of competence
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Health, Safety and Environment introduced the new Work at Height Regulations 2005 that cover essential areas when it comes to working at height, including fragile materials, the use of ladders and also the key area of training. The regulations require competence with special emphasis on following the risk assessment that is carried out for the work and ensuring that all work at height is planned and organized and only carried out by competent people.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
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