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What is the Level 6 Health & Safety NVQ?
Written by Steven Mullan 07/07/2025 A Guide from SM Safety Training If you’re looking to advance your health and safety career, gaining...
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2 days ago5 min read


Just Passed the NEBOSH General Certificate? What’s Next for Service Leavers?
By Steve Mullan Veteran | Health & Safety Consultant | Director of SM Safety Training & Consultancy Ltd Updated: 13th May 2025 If you’re...
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May 134 min read


What Injuries Are RIDDOR Reportable?
Written by Steve Mullan CertIOSH 28/04/2025 Your Straight forward Guide to Staying Compliant. When accidents happen at work, knowing what...
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Apr 284 min read


Understanding RIDDOR Reporting Timescales
Written by Steve Mullan CertIOSH 23/04/2025 At SM Safety Training & Consultancy Ltd, we understand the importance of knowing not only...
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Apr 232 min read


What is ELCAS and How Can It Fund Your Health and Safety Training?
Written by Steve Mullan 10/04/2025 What is ELCAS? ELCAS stands for Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services. This scheme, run by...
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Apr 103 min read


Guide to Becoming a Health & Safety Officer or Advisor
Written by Steven Mullan CertIOSH 12/01/2025 If you are reading this, you are interested in starting a career in Health & Safety. This...
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Feb 126 min read


Why You Should Consider the Level 6 NVQ in Health and Safety
written by Steve Mullan 22.01.2025 If you're looking to advance your career in health and safety, the Level 6 NVQ in Occupational Health...
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Jan 294 min read


What is the IOSH Managing Safely Exam?
Written by Steven Mullan 05/01/2025 The IOSH Managing Safely exam is part of the internationally recognised IOSH Managing Safely course...
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Jan 53 min read


What Is Noise Risk Assessment? Complete Guide
written by Steven Mullan 24.09,2024 Great Britain alone witnessed over 11,000 cases of work-induced hearing problems each year between...
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Sep 24, 20248 min read


Who Is Responsible for Workplace Health and Safety?
Written by Steven Mullan 09/09/2024 Comprehensive Guide to Workplace Health and Safety: Who is Responsible? Workplace health and safety...
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Sep 4, 20244 min read


What Are Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)?
Written by Steve Mullan 02/09/2024 Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) are essential in today’s workplaces, providing a structured approach to...
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Sep 2, 20244 min read


How to Transition from Military Life to Becoming an IOSH Managing Safely Instructor: A Complete Guide
Post written by Steve Mullan 12.08.2024 Transitioning from military life to a civilian career can be both challenging and rewarding. One...
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Aug 12, 20244 min read


Why an IOSH Managing Safely Course is Essential for Soldiers
Written by Steven Mullan 03.06.2024 Transitioning from a military career to civilian life is a significant step for many soldiers. It...
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Jun 3, 20243 min read


From Combat Boots to Safety Shoes: Your Guide to Transitioning from Military to Civilian as a Health and Safety Instructor
Written by Steven Mullan 08.04.2024 Hang up your uniform and lace up your teaching boots; it's time to march into a new battlefield – the...
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Apr 8, 20244 min read


Military life to a civilian job in health and safety
Written by Steven Mullan 02.04.2024. 🎖️ From Battlefields to Safety Shields: Transitioning from the British Forces 🇬🇧 to a Career in...
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Apr 2, 20244 min read


Guide To Risk Management In Construction
Written by Steve Mullan 11.03.2024 Risk management in construction is a vital component of the industry — one that’s characterised by...
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Mar 10, 20245 min read


What Is PAT Testing? 5 FAQS About Portable Appliance Testing
Written by Steve Mullan What Is PAT Testing? 5 FAQS About Portable Appliance Testing Whether you’re a small business owner or managing a...
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Feb 6, 20244 min read


What Is Pre-Construction Information?
Written by Steve Mullan 31.01.2024 Pre-construction information is a vital component of construction planning. It’s also a legal...
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Jan 31, 20244 min read


The Importance of Asbestos Awareness Training for Workplace Safety
Written by Steven Mullan. At SM Safety Training & Consultancy, people regularly ask us whether asbestos awareness training is a legal...
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Jan 19, 20244 min read


What Is A Dynamic Risk Assessment
Written by Steven Mullan 11/01/24 This article explores the concept of dynamic risk assessments — an advanced risk management tool that...
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Jan 11, 20245 min read
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