Courses to help small firms keep up with health and safety regulations

One of the most important issues for businesses today is keeping up to date with regulations, particularly those which are mandatory, such as health and safety.

To help with this, the Chamber is running another of its health and safety for small businesses courses this month.

The course - on 15 March - is aimed at any business with 500 employees or less.

The Chamber has teamed up with health and safety experts European Health and Safety Consultants Ltd, who have been in business for 30 years and have delivered training courses all over Europe.

The latest course will cover a wide range of subjects, including health and safety, insurance, first aid, and control of hazardous substances.

These courses have been run on a regular basis, and recent attendees have provided some feedback on their experience.

Among them is Adaline Southall of Dudley-based Offspring International, an industrial equipment supplier.

She said: “I really enjoyed the course it was better for me with only a few people as it was easier to participate. ”

Another attendee was Calum Southall of vetinerary products firm Dearson Limited, who said: “I found the course highly engaging and informative, with lots of useful information and action plans to take back to company to implement. Looking forward to a refresher in a few years. ”

And Adam Gadsby, of Tamworth scientific equipment supplier Pi-Kem, said: “The course was really good, it has helped reinforce that my health and safety strategy is correct and built my confidence in the field. ”

Chamber international trade training manager Leah Quarmby (pictured) said: “Adhering to health and safety legislation is a must for any business regardless of the industry.

“This course will provide you with enough information so you can be sure you are operating correctly, and if there are areas that need to be altered the course will give you guidance and advice on how to fix them. ”

The cost for members is just £170 + VAT, non-members £220 + VAT. To book, contact [email protected]