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Lantra Awards First Aid courses available through KNW Lantra Awards First Aid courses available through KNW

We would like to highlight some of the Fist Aid training available through us
Scrapyard accident kills man Scrapyard accident kills man

The HSE have highlighted the need for greater safety measures at scrap yardsites after a man was crushed to death by a scrapyard claw.
' Pleased with the results but we can and will improve'

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Skid Steer Loader Fatality Skid Steer Loader Fatality

The HSE have highlighted the fatality of a skid steer loader operator who was crushed by the lift arm of the vehicle.
Myth: Health and safety rules stop classroom experiments Myth: Health and safety rules stop classroom experiments

Hands-on lessons are an essential part of learning. They bring science to life and also teach kids how to handle dangerous substances safely
HSE form National Quarry Safety Team HSE form National Quarry Safety Team

The HSE take action to help improve health and safety within quarry operations
ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
Low flying mortar boards Low flying mortar boards

The HSE can confirm that Health and safety law does not stop graduates celebrating their success.
Grounds maintenance accident warning Grounds maintenance accident warning

HSE warn employers they should provide appropriate TRAINING for employees - with adequate, instructions so that operators can work safely
HSE Changes to first Aid Training HSE Changes to first Aid Training

From 1st of October 2009 The HSE is introducing new arrangments to the First Aid Training regime. Employers will be required to complete a risk assessment to decide how many First Aiders are required and the level of training they will need.
New KNW course now available for ‘Dealing with Hostile Situations’ New KNW course now available for ‘Dealing with Hostile Situations’

However hard we try to avoid it, we experience conflict in our lives on a regular basis. Communication is the key to overcoming conflict and hostility, be it through nipping problems in the bud on a ‘prevention is better that cure’ basis or by ensuring th
Top safety accreditation for KNW Top safety accreditation for KNW

KNW is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. KNW have received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and
Fantastic COSHH special offer with KNW Fantastic COSHH special offer with KNW

KNW are running this 1 day course with a maximum of 16 candidates to attend per day with full KNW accreditation.
New customised awards for the Waste, Recycling and related industries New customised awards for the Waste, Recycling and related industries

The 360 Rising Cab has been customised to suit the need of the Waste, Recycling and all related industries.
Get out your bells and ribbons - Its ok to Morris Dance! Get out your bells and ribbons - Its ok to Morris Dance!

It is believed some events such as village fetes are being cancelled due to Health and Safety concerns.

1. Health & Safety

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Lantra Awards First Aid courses available through KNW Lantra Awards First Aid courses available through KNW

We would like to highlight some of the Fist Aid training available through us
Scrapyard accident kills man Scrapyard accident kills man

The HSE have highlighted the need for greater safety measures at scrap yardsites after a man was crushed to death by a scrapyard claw.
Myth: Health and safety rules stop classroom experiments Myth: Health and safety rules stop classroom experiments

Hands-on lessons are an essential part of learning. They bring science to life and also teach kids how to handle dangerous substances safely
HSE form National Quarry Safety Team HSE form National Quarry Safety Team

The HSE take action to help improve health and safety within quarry operations
ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
Low flying mortar boards Low flying mortar boards

The HSE can confirm that Health and safety law does not stop graduates celebrating their success.
Grounds maintenance accident warning Grounds maintenance accident warning

HSE warn employers they should provide appropriate TRAINING for employees - with adequate, instructions so that operators can work safely
HSE Changes to first Aid Training HSE Changes to first Aid Training

From 1st of October 2009 The HSE is introducing new arrangments to the First Aid Training regime. Employers will be required to complete a risk assessment to decide how many First Aiders are required and the level of training they will need.
Top safety accreditation for KNW Top safety accreditation for KNW

KNW is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. KNW have received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and
Fantastic COSHH special offer with KNW Fantastic COSHH special offer with KNW

KNW are running this 1 day course with a maximum of 16 candidates to attend per day with full KNW accreditation.
Get out your bells and ribbons - Its ok to Morris Dance! Get out your bells and ribbons - Its ok to Morris Dance!

It is believed some events such as village fetes are being cancelled due to Health and Safety concerns.
Great Value Health and Safety Induction Great Value Health and Safety Induction

KNW can offer an effective 'recession busting'one day course that incorporates a number of health and Safety elements.
Working At Heights Awareness and Risk Assessment Working At Heights Awareness and Risk Assessment

* KNW offer a full range of accredited 'Working at Heights' and 'scaffold' courses * KNW will continue to supply the waste industry with a full range of appropriate accredited 'Health and Safety' courses.
Effective Health and Safety and Management Awareness for the Waste Industries Effective Health and Safety and Management Awareness for the Waste Industries

Training and Education to take great part in waste industries commitment to cleaning up injury KNW are to aid in the Waste industries pledge to reduce the number of workplace accidents in the waste and recycling industry.
HSE demands that loads are safely secured after driver dies HSE demands that loads are safely secured after driver dies

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers that they must properly restrain loads on vehicles - whatever the distance travelled.

2. Driving Skills

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ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
KNW highlight the need for suitable training in the use of ATVs KNW highlight the need for suitable training in the use of ATVs

The HSE are reminding employers of those using All Terrain Vehicles of the importance of wearing a protective helmet and the provision of suitable training in the correct use of the vehicle and the ensuring the vehicle is well maintained.
Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain

Unless we equip our staff with the skills they need
Lambing Season leads to Quad Bike Safety Warning Lambing Season leads to Quad Bike Safety Warning

Making History - Easter Facts Making History - Easter Facts

You will never see Easter this early again in your lifetime!
Do you have a noise problem at work? Do you have a noise problem at work?

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (the Noise Regulations) came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain on 6 April 2006.
Definition of Training Definition of Training

What does training actually mean
Training is an important retention tool Training is an important retention tool

A skills shortage in land-based training is anticipated in the very near future
Fatal Injury Statistics 2006/07 Fatal Injury Statistics 2006/07

Of the main industrial sectors, agriculture and Construction have the highest rates of fatal injury.
Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier

KNW is a registered supplier for Training and Education Services and Market Research.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified ISO 9001:2000 Certified

KNW is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company
Safecontractor Approved Company Safecontractor Approved Company

KNW is a Safecontractor approved company.

3. Plant & Machinery

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Scrapyard accident kills man Scrapyard accident kills man

The HSE have highlighted the need for greater safety measures at scrap yardsites after a man was crushed to death by a scrapyard claw.
Skid Steer Loader Fatality Skid Steer Loader Fatality

The HSE have highlighted the fatality of a skid steer loader operator who was crushed by the lift arm of the vehicle.
HSE form National Quarry Safety Team HSE form National Quarry Safety Team

The HSE take action to help improve health and safety within quarry operations
ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
New customised awards for the Waste, Recycling and related industries New customised awards for the Waste, Recycling and related industries

The 360 Rising Cab has been customised to suit the need of the Waste, Recycling and all related industries.
New customised award with KNW ‘ Gantry and Pendant Crane’ New customised award with KNW ‘ Gantry and Pendant Crane’

Lantra Awards have approved the Gantry and Pendant Crane course as a customised award for both Novice and experienced operators.
Weed Cutting Boat - New course added

WEED CUTTER + WEED LIFTER OPERATOR The aim of the course is to give a total novice basic knowledge in the use of a weed cutter and a weed lifter so they could work un-supervised.
Course list continues to expand

Two new customised courses have been added this week. Plant and Machinery: Crane Operator - Derrick and Groundcare: Back/Hand Held Leaf Blowing
New specialist training courses

Swing Lift Lifting Appliance and Portable Generator to 1KVA and Compressors customised courses now available.
Expanding customised course list

A further two customised courses have been added within our Plant and Machinery division. Excavator 360 Rising Cab and Basic Oxy Acetylene Gas Cutting courses are now available.
New Customised Plant and Machinery Courses

Two new customised courses now available. Power / Pressure Washer and Vibrating Rollers, call for details.
Two additional plant and machinery courses - now available.

Customised award courses for Wheeled Mobile Yard Crane fitted with a Grab Attachment and Crawler Crane fitted with a Clamshell Bucket Attachment now available.
Two new Customised Award courses

Two new Plant and Machinery courses now available. Lifting Assessories Inspections & Management and Compressor/ Hammer Breaker courses now available.
Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain

Unless we equip our staff with the skills they need
Lack of Training causes Death Lack of Training causes Death

Crane safety warning after Liverpool company is prosecuted following death of welder

4. Forestry & Arboriculture

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ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
Grounds maintenance accident warning Grounds maintenance accident warning

HSE warn employers they should provide appropriate TRAINING for employees - with adequate, instructions so that operators can work safely
Due Diligence for Tree Owners

Following one or two high profile fatalities from fallen tree branches, and in response to the BSI draft code of practice ‘BS8516’, KNW are delivering a basic 1-day Lantra Awards course.
Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain

Unless we equip our staff with the skills they need
All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low

This is the latest myth doing the rounds!
Making History - Easter Facts Making History - Easter Facts

You will never see Easter this early again in your lifetime!
Benefits of Good Health & Safety Benefits of Good Health & Safety

Addressing health and safety should not be seen as a regulatory burden: it offers significant opportunities.
Single Greatest Cause of Work Related Fatalities is Falling from Height Single Greatest Cause of Work Related Fatalities is Falling from Height

Two companies fined for breaches of health and safety legislation after two workers seriously injured
Do you have a noise problem at work? Do you have a noise problem at work?

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (the Noise Regulations) came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain on 6 April 2006.
Definition of Training Definition of Training

What does training actually mean
Training is an important retention tool Training is an important retention tool

A skills shortage in land-based training is anticipated in the very near future
Fatal Injury Statistics 2006/07 Fatal Injury Statistics 2006/07

Of the main industrial sectors, agriculture and Construction have the highest rates of fatal injury.
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

How to control / reduce vibration exposure
Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier

KNW is a registered supplier for Training and Education Services and Market Research.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified ISO 9001:2000 Certified

KNW is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company

5. Environment & Conservation

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ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain

Unless we equip our staff with the skills they need
All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low

This is the latest myth doing the rounds!
Never Underestimate Training and Experience Never Underestimate Training and Experience

Initiative will always win the day!
Lambing Season leads to Quad Bike Safety Warning Lambing Season leads to Quad Bike Safety Warning

Making History - Easter Facts Making History - Easter Facts

You will never see Easter this early again in your lifetime!
Benefits of Good Health & Safety Benefits of Good Health & Safety

Addressing health and safety should not be seen as a regulatory burden: it offers significant opportunities.
Single Greatest Cause of Work Related Fatalities is Falling from Height Single Greatest Cause of Work Related Fatalities is Falling from Height

Two companies fined for breaches of health and safety legislation after two workers seriously injured
Do you have a noise problem at work? Do you have a noise problem at work?

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (the Noise Regulations) came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain on 6 April 2006.
Definition of Training Definition of Training

What does training actually mean
Training is an important retention tool Training is an important retention tool

A skills shortage in land-based training is anticipated in the very near future
Fatal Injury Statistics 2006/07 Fatal Injury Statistics 2006/07

Of the main industrial sectors, agriculture and Construction have the highest rates of fatal injury.
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

How to control / reduce vibration exposure
Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier

KNW is a registered supplier for Training and Education Services and Market Research.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified ISO 9001:2000 Certified

KNW is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company

6. Ground Care

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ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
Grounds maintenance accident warning Grounds maintenance accident warning

HSE warn employers they should provide appropriate TRAINING for employees - with adequate, instructions so that operators can work safely
Course list continues to expand

Two new customised courses have been added this week. Plant and Machinery: Crane Operator - Derrick and Groundcare: Back/Hand Held Leaf Blowing
Due Diligence for Tree Owners

Following one or two high profile fatalities from fallen tree branches, and in response to the BSI draft code of practice ‘BS8516’, KNW are delivering a basic 1-day Lantra Awards course.
Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain

Unless we equip our staff with the skills they need
All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low

This is the latest myth doing the rounds!
Never Underestimate Training and Experience Never Underestimate Training and Experience

Initiative will always win the day!
Safe use of agricultural mowers Safe use of agricultural mowers

Are you or your employees aware of the dangers involved with mowers?
Lambing Season leads to Quad Bike Safety Warning Lambing Season leads to Quad Bike Safety Warning

Making History - Easter Facts Making History - Easter Facts

You will never see Easter this early again in your lifetime!
Benefits of Good Health & Safety Benefits of Good Health & Safety

Addressing health and safety should not be seen as a regulatory burden: it offers significant opportunities.
Single Greatest Cause of Work Related Fatalities is Falling from Height Single Greatest Cause of Work Related Fatalities is Falling from Height

Two companies fined for breaches of health and safety legislation after two workers seriously injured
Do you have a noise problem at work? Do you have a noise problem at work?

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (the Noise Regulations) came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain on 6 April 2006.
Definition of Training Definition of Training

What does training actually mean
Training is an important retention tool Training is an important retention tool

A skills shortage in land-based training is anticipated in the very near future

7. Management & Motivation

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ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
New KNW course now available for ‘Dealing with Hostile Situations’ New KNW course now available for ‘Dealing with Hostile Situations’

However hard we try to avoid it, we experience conflict in our lives on a regular basis. Communication is the key to overcoming conflict and hostility, be it through nipping problems in the bud on a ‘prevention is better that cure’ basis or by ensuring th
Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain Skills shortage forecasted to starve Britain

Unless we equip our staff with the skills they need
HSE warns again of the dangers of working at heights HSE warns again of the dangers of working at heights

Lack of risk assessments and training continue to endanger employees lives
Do you carry out Risk Assessments and Safe Working Practices? Do you carry out Risk Assessments and Safe Working Practices?

Two companies fined £30,000 plus costs after a worker loses fingertips at recycling plant
Making History - Easter Facts Making History - Easter Facts

You will never see Easter this early again in your lifetime!
Definition of Training Definition of Training

What does training actually mean
Training is an important retention tool Training is an important retention tool

A skills shortage in land-based training is anticipated in the very near future
Customer Care Customer Care

Caring for your customers - KNW Training lead the way with customer Care.
Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier

KNW is a registered supplier for Training and Education Services and Market Research.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified ISO 9001:2000 Certified

KNW is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company
Safecontractor Approved Company Safecontractor Approved Company

KNW is a Safecontractor approved company.

Consultancy & Research

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ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
Making History - Easter Facts Making History - Easter Facts

You will never see Easter this early again in your lifetime!
Customer Care Customer Care

Caring for your customers - KNW Training lead the way with customer Care.
Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier

KNW is a registered supplier for Training and Education Services and Market Research.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified ISO 9001:2000 Certified

KNW is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company
Safecontractor Approved Company Safecontractor Approved Company

KNW is a Safecontractor approved company.

Franchising

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ISO 9001 2008 re inspection ISO 9001 2008 re inspection

KNW recently completed its ISO 9001 2008 re inspection and passed with zero non conformances and zero minor observations
Making History - Easter Facts Making History - Easter Facts

You will never see Easter this early again in your lifetime!
Customer Care Customer Care

Caring for your customers - KNW Training lead the way with customer Care.
Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier Achilles UVDB Verify Registered Supplier

KNW is a registered supplier for Training and Education Services and Market Research.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified ISO 9001:2000 Certified

KNW is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered Company
Safecontractor Approved Company Safecontractor Approved Company

KNW is a Safecontractor approved company.
KNW is accredited by a number of professional bodies - Including LANTRA, IOSH, CIM and Utilities Verification & Assessment Scheme
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