articleThe effect of an outbreak of influenza in factories and high density offices can have a devastating effect on productivity and, as the virus can survive on unwashed hands for up to 30min, up to 12h on cloth and tissue and up to 48h on hard, non-porous surfaces, the aim should be to stop transmission by hand at the earliest opportunity. Jonathan Hooper, marketing manager, Leonardo explains
productThe Energy Institute (EI) has added two new modules to its Advanced Energy Manager qualification covering energy procurement and applying standards.
productKonecranes aims to do everything it can to promote the benefits of apprenticeship schemes for everyone concerned – the individual, organisation, Government and society in general.
productThe JCB Academy is developing a practical hydraulic engineering training facility and is to benefit from a hydraulic training rig provided at no cost by Parker Hannifin..
productSince 17 October 2014, members of the Energy Institute’s Register of Professional Energy Consultants (RPEC) and the EI’s Chartered Energy Managers have been eligible to conduct energy audits for organisations looking to comply with ESOS, a mandatory scheme for large UK organisations.
productThe British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has obtained agreement to develop an apprenticeship standard for non-destructive testing (NDT) under the government’s new Phase 3 Trailblazer Apprenticeships programme, which will give employers across the NDT industry and beyond an opportunity to shape the future of training and employment in the NDT industry.
productAs Christmas approaches, business gets busier and pressure mounts, meaning employees are working quicker and for longer hours, which can lead to mistakes. Workplace transport training accrediting body, RTITB is urging companies to ensure that their forklift drivers are up-to-date with refresher training.
productTo help promote workplace safety and guide businesses towards providing the right kit and training, Arco, has published an Expert Guide to First Aid Kits and Training in the Workplace.
productCedrec will be hitting the road throughout January with a series of events to help organisations understand better changes in safety legislation, the impact they have on businesses and explain further changes that are expected to come into force during 2015.
articleJames Fudge, education and training co-ordinator at the Manufacturing Technologies Association believes that, as well as bringing enthusiastic young people into the sector there is a need to harness the talent that is already there
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