The Wilkins Safety Group

14/01/2025

We offer a comprehensive range of online training courses in general Health and Safety that are suitable for most organisations.

This Workplace Health and Safety course covers general health and safety issues that apply to a wide range of types of businesses and sectors, from office and retail environments to workshops and factories.

https://wilkinssafety.co.uk/course/workplace-health-and-safety/

The wide range of topics covered makes this a great course to act as an introduction to health and safety in the workplace

10/09/2024

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report highlighted significant issues of incompetence and dishonesty among various parties involved in the management, refurbishment, and safety measures of Grenfell Tower, which contributed to the catastrophic fire on June 14, 2017, that claimed 72 lives.

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report highlighted significant issues of incompetence and dishonesty among various parties involved

06/09/2024

In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses are increasingly aware of their responsibilities beyond profitability. Sustainable development has become a critical focus, and companies are seeking ways to align their operations with global initiatives such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At Wilkins Safety Group, we are committed to helping businesses not only meet but exceed these ambitious goals, fostering a safer, more sustainable future for all.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses are increasingly aware of their responsibilities beyond profitability. Sustainable development has become a critical focus, and companies are seeking ways to align their operations with global initiatives such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Devel...

27/08/2024

In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses are increasingly aware of their responsibilities beyond profitability. Sustainable development has become a critical focus, and companies are seeking ways to align their operations with global initiatives such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At Wilkins Safety Group, we are committed to helping businesses not only meet but exceed these ambitious goals, fostering a safer, more sustainable future for all.

Find out how we can help you here...

Achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: In today’s world, businesses are aware of their responsibilities beyond profitability.

20/08/2024

Are You Doing Enough to Support Your Employees’ Health and Wellbeing?

Workplace sickness absence has surged to its highest level in a decade, a worrying trend that underscores significant challenges in the modern work environment. With stress emerging as one of the leading contributors, employers must critically assess whether they are doing enough to optimise the health and wellbeing of their workforce. The consequences of failing to address this issue are far-reaching, affecting not only employee morale and productivity but also the long-term success and sustainability of businesses.

Workplace sickness absence has surged to its highest level in a decade, a worrying trend that underscores significant challenges.

09/07/2024

The Hidden Dangers of Compliance: Why Following the Rules Isn’t Enough
In the construction industry, compliance with health and safety regulations is often seen as the gold standard.

Many construction managers believe that as long as their sites meet regulatory requirements, their workers are safe, and their company is protected from fines and legal issues. However, this mindset can be dangerously misleading....

The Hidden Dangers of Compliance In the construction industry, compliance with H&S regs is often seen as the gold standard

05/06/2024

Proud to share the impact of our donations to Switch2Zero 🌳♻️

16/04/2024

This online course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before moving on to explain how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection. This is followed by a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and how they must be used. Next, the course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes.

Look at the laws that govern ladder safety, how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection.

09/02/2024

The team were at the Portsmouth Business Expo - February 2024, The Village Hotel, Cosham - Great day - thank you Hampshire Chamber of Commerce!

22/11/2023

NEW COURSE!!

This short course provides you with an introduction to fire doors in the workplace. The course will start by establishing exactly what a fire door is, looking at the different types of fire door available and how they are constructed.

It then explores exactly why fire doors are important and provides real-life examples of their failure – showing the potential catastrophic implications of improper use.

Following on from this, the course details how fire doors - and their surrounding areas - must be controlled, in order to ensure they deliver maximum safety to people and property.

Finally, the course explores the importance of fire door maintenance, and the practical steps that can be taken to ensure the fire doors in your place of work are up to standard.

This short course provides you with an introduction to fire doors in the workplace. The course will start by establishing exactly what a fire door is

19/10/2023

A very warm welcome to our two new Regional Business Development Managers - Joe Maunsell and Amos Tsopotsa!

https://wilkinssafety.co.uk/about-wilkins-safety-group/the-team/