Workplace Deaths in Britain 2025/26: What HSE’s New Figures Actually Show
HSE recorded 126 worker deaths in 2025/26 — the lowest outside pandemic years. Our analysis of who died, how, and why the headline number understates it.
NEBOSH General Certificate 2026 Changes Explained
What changed in the NEBOSH General Certificate from February 2026: GNC1 and GNC2 unit renames, the new points-based GNC2 marking, and what stays the same.
AFFF Fire Extinguisher Ban UK: A 2026 Guide for Duty-Holders
AFFF fire extinguisher ban UK: PFOA foam banned from 4 July 2025, PFHxA in HSE REACH consultation. What duty-holders must do in 2026.
Free Risk Assessment Template (UK, Word + Excel + PDF)
Free UK risk assessment template in Word, Excel and PDF. Aligned with the HSE 5-step method. Ready to adapt to your workplace. No signup required.
Fire Risk Assessment: A UK Guide (Fire Safety Order 2005)
Fire risk assessment under the Fire Safety Order 2005: who needs one, the 5 steps, the Responsible Person, competence and enforcement.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: UK Guide (2026)
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 explained: employer duties, the TILE assessment, weight limits, training requirements and HSE enforcement.
Risk Assessments: A Complete UK Guide (HSE 5 Steps, Examples, Templates)
Risk assessments explained: HSE 5-step method, examples, when to review, suitable and sufficient. The UK guide for H&S managers and employers.
HSE Statistics: A UK Workplace Injury and Ill-Health Breakdown
HSE annual workplace injury and ill-health statistics — fatal injuries, RIDDOR-reportable injuries, work-related stress, MSDs, sectoral breakdown, what the trends mean for UK employers. Updated annually.
DSEAR Regulations 2002 Explained: A UK Employer Guide
DSEAR 2002 explained — what it requires, hazardous area zoning (Zones 0/1/2 gas, 20/21/22 dust), ATEX equipment, and where compliance most often fails. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
Stress at Work: A UK Employer’s Guide to Legal Duties
What UK employers must do about workplace stress — under HSWA 1974, MHSWR 1999, the Equality Act 2010, and the HSE Management Standards. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
Slips, Trips and Falls at Work: A UK Employer’s Guide
Slips, trips and falls cause around 30% of all reported workplace injuries in the UK. What the regulations require, where compliance fails, and the controls that actually work. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
ISO 45001 Explained: A UK Employer’s Guide
ISO 45001 explained for UK employers — the 10 clauses, the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, leadership and worker participation duties, the relationship with HSWA 1974 and MHSWR, and the certification process from gap analysis through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.
LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) Explained
LOLER 1998 explained for UK dutyholders — what counts as lifting equipment, planning of lifting operations, the 6/12/24-month thorough examination intervals, the competent person duty, and how LOLER fits with PUWER 1998.
PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) Explained
PUWER 1998 explained for UK employers — what equipment is covered, the duties on suitability, maintenance, inspection and training, the dangerous-parts hierarchy in Reg 11(2), and how PUWER sits alongside LOLER and HSWA 1974.
The Hierarchy of Control: A UK Guide for Risk Assessors
The hierarchy of control explained for UK risk assessors — Eliminate, Substitute, Engineering, Administrative, PPE — with worked examples, MHSWR Schedule 1 origin, and the ISO 45001 simplified version used on NEBOSH courses.
NEBOSH Diploma Cost: A UK Buyer’s Guide 2026
What goes into the cost of the NEBOSH National Diploma — tuition, exam fees, employer funding routes, ROI considerations, and how to compare quotes between providers. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner since 2019.
How Long Does an IOSH Certificate Last?
Does IOSH expire? How long IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely last, when refresher training is needed, and what UK employers expect. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
What is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner? (And Why It Matters)
What NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner status means, how it differs from Silver and Bronze, what it tells you about quality, and why it matters when choosing a provider. From a Gold Learning Partner since 2019.
What is the HSE? The Health and Safety Executive Explained
What the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) is, what it does, its enforcement powers, the difference between HSE and the Act, and where it sits in UK regulatory architecture. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
Environmental Protection Act 1990 Explained
What the Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires of UK businesses, the duty of care for waste, integrated pollution control, statutory nuisance, and how it sits alongside later environmental regulation.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) Explained
What MHSWR 1999 requires of UK employers — risk assessment, competent persons, training, emergency procedures, and the management arrangements that make HSWA 1974 work in practice. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Explained
What the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires of UK employers and employees, the duties it creates, and how it connects to MHSWR, COSHH, CDM and the wider regulatory framework. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
A Guide to the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (UK 2026)
What the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management covers, who it's for, and how it builds competence for high-hazard industries.
A Guide to the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (UK 2026)
What the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety covers, what it qualifies you to do, and how it fits with the Fire Safety Order 2005 and post-Grenfell legislation.
A Guide to the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate (UK 2026)
NEBOSH Construction Certificate guide (UK 2026): CN1 syllabus, CDM 2015 duties, 48-hour open-book assessment, careers. NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
How to Become a Fire Risk Assessor in the UK (2026 Guide)
How to qualify as a fire risk assessor in the UK in 2026 — qualifications, register membership, salary, and the realistic path in. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
Working at Height Regulations Explained: UK Employer Guide (2026)
What the UK Working at Height Regulations 2005 require, the avoid–prevent–mitigate hierarchy, and what counts as height. Plain-English UK guide.
Manual Handling Regulations Explained: UK Employer Guide (2026)
What the UK Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require, the TILE assessment, and how to comply. Plain-English guide for UK employers.
COSHH Regulations Explained: A Practical UK Guide (2026)
What the UK COSHH Regulations 2002 actually require, who they apply to, and how to comply. Plain-English guide from a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
The 5 Steps to Risk Assessment: HSE Framework Explained (UK 2026)
The HSE 5 steps to risk assessment explained for UK workplaces: INDG163 framework, worked examples, the hierarchy of control, and what HSE inspectors look for.
Driving for Work Policy: A UK Guide (2026)
How to write a driving for work policy that meets HSWA 1974, MHSWR 1999 and Road Traffic Act duties. Grey fleet risk and a nine-section policy
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 Explained
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 explained: three trigger levels, five duties, the hierarchy of control, and the 2008 music and entertainment extension.
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: UK Guide (2026)
The DSE Regulations 1992 explained for hybrid workplaces. User and operator definitions, five core duties, and what HSE’s 2022 confirmation means for home setups.
Confined Space Regulations 1997: A UK Guide (2026)
The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 explained: two-part definition, five specified risks, three core duties, atmospheric hazards and competence levels.
Permit to Work Systems: A UK Guide (2026)
How permit to work systems control high-risk tasks in the UK. Seven-step lifecycle, three roles, common failure patterns and how to fix them.
Mental Health at Work: An Employer’s Guide (UK 2026)
What UK employers must do about mental health at work — legal duties, risk assessment, reasonable adjustments, training, and where MHFA fits in.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Explained: UK Guide (2026)
What the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 require — duty to manage, types of work, training categories, and the survey rules
PPE Regulations Explained: A Practical UK Guide (2026)
What UK PPE regulations require — employer duties, the 2022 update covering limb (b) workers, hierarchy of control, and free PPE rules.
Toolbox Talks: A UK Supervisor Guide (2026)
What a toolbox talk is, how to deliver one effectively, and what topics UK construction and industrial sites should cover.
Lone Worker Policy and Risk Assessment: UK Guide (2026)
How to write a lone worker policy and lone working risk assessment for UK workplaces
What Is a Method Statement? (UK 2026 Guide with Template)
What a method statement is, what it should contain, when it's needed, and how it differs from a risk assessment. UK guide for contractors and site managers.
Fire Marshal Duties: A Practical UK Guide (2026)
What fire marshals/wardens actually do in UK workplaces, how many you need, what training they require, and what their legal duties.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Explained: UK 2026 Guide
What the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires, who the Responsible Person is, and how to comply. Updated for the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022.
CDM Regulations Explained: A Practical UK Construction Guide (2026)
What CDM 2015 requires — duty holders, when it applies, the documents you need, and what catches projects out.
RIDDOR Reporting Explained: A Practical UK Guide (2026)
What RIDDOR is, what must be reported, who reports, and the 10 and 15 day deadlines that catch employers out.
CSCS Card and Health & Safety Qualifications: What You Actually Need (UK 2026)
How CSCS cards relate to health and safety qualifications — what each card requires, where NEBOSH and IOSH fit in, and what construction workers and managers actually need.
Is the NEBOSH Diploma Worth It? An Honest Assessment (UK 2026)
The NEBOSH Diploma is a serious investment of time and money. Here's an honest answer to whether it's worth it — including when it's not.
How to Become a Health and Safety Officer in the UK (2026 Guide)
What it takes to become a health and safety officer in the UK in 2026 — qualifications, salary, day-to-day work and the realistic path in. From a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner.
What is NEBOSH? A Complete UK Guide (2026)
NEBOSH is the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health. Discover what it means, courses available, and which fits you.
NEBOSH Closing Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare
What the NEBOSH closing interview is, what questions you'll be asked and how to prepare. Honest guidance from a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner
How to Pass the NEBOSH NG1 Open Book Exam (UK 2026)
What the NEBOSH NG1 open book exam actually tests, how to structure your answers, and how to avoid the mistakes that fail most candidates.
IOSH Working Safely Exam: Format, Pass Rate & Prep Tips
Full breakdown of the IOSH Working Safely exam — the 20-min MCQ, the 10-min hazard spot, the 80% pass mark, typical pass rate, and how to prepare.
Virtual vs In-Company IOSH Training: Which Delivery Format Is Right for Your Team?
Virtual classroom or trainer at your premises? Compare cost, logistics, and learning outcomes of the two most common IOSH delivery formats.
IOSH Working Safely vs Managing Safely: Which Does Your Team Actually Need?
Confused between IOSH Working Safely and Managing Safely? Compare duration, audience, syllabus and cost — decide which course your team needs in 5 minutes.
IOSH Working Safely Syllabus: 5 Modules | KeyOstas
The full IOSH Working Safely syllabus walked through module by module. What's covered, how long each takes, and what delegates actually walk out knowing.
How to Stay Safe Over the Festive Season
How to Stay Safe Over the Festive Season Keep the festive season the most wonderful time of the year with these ten tips: 1. Wash your hands regularly to avoid the spread of bacteria Unfortunately, the festive season is also cold and flu season, so make sure […]
The ROI of Investing in Employee Safety Training
Safety training isn’t just a cost; it’s an investment. Learn how health & safety training boosts productivity, reduces incidents, and delivers financial returns.
The Importance of Site Safety Training for Construction Workers
Construction is one of the UK’s most dangerous industries. Learn why comprehensive site safety training is essential for compliance & reducing accidents.
Real Stories: How Our Training Prevented Serious Workplace Accidents
Safety training saves lives. Read real examples of how KeyOstas training helped workers prevent accidents and protect well-being.
How to Choose the Right Health & Safety Training Partner for Your Organisation
Choosing the right health & safety training provider is critical. Learn the key criteria to evaluate, like accreditation, delivery flexibility, and real-world expertise.
What to Expect in a KeyOstas NEBOSH Training Course
What’s it like training with KeyOstas for NEBOSH? Here’s what to expect from expert tutors. From flexible delivery to high pass rates.
The Impact of Safety Culture on Productivity and Staff Retention
A strong safety culture doesn’t just prevent accidents; it boosts productivity & staff retention. Discover how prioritising safety drives performance, trust, & long-term business success.
How KeyOstas Helps Your Business Achieve Compliance Efficiently
Staying compliant with UK health & safety law can be time-consuming and risky without expert support. Discover how KeyOstas delivers tailored training, audits, and consultancy to streamline compliance.
Why Annual Safety Refresher Training is Critical in High-Risk Industries
In high-risk industries, complacency can be costly. Explore why annual safety refresher training is vital for reducing risk, reinforcing skills, and staying compliant with UK regulations.
What is IOSH Managing Safely? A Plain-English Guide (UK 2026)
IOSH Managing Safely is a 3-day awareness course for managers and supervisors. What it covers, who takes it, and what it's worth in the UK.
A Guide to the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
What the NEBOSH General Certificate covers, how units GNC1 and GNC2 are assessed, how long it takes, and who the qualification suits. A plain guide.
Online vs In-Person Safety Training: Which Is Best for Your Workforce?
Online or in-person training? We compare the pros and cons of each approach and explain how to choose the ideal format
Key Workplace Safety Trends for UK Businesses in 2025
Discover the top 5 UK workplace safety trends of 2025—from mental health to ESG and tech integration. KeyOstas helps future-proof your strategy.
NEBOSH vs IOSH: Which Health & Safety Course Is Right for Your Career?
NEBOSH or IOSH? Compare cost, depth, career impact and who each course suits – from a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner with 40+ years experience.
How to Stay Compliant with UK Health & Safety Laws in 2025
Learn the top health & safety compliance trends for 2025, including mental health, remote work and leadership duties, plus steps to protect your business.
Mental Health and Workplace Safety: Why it Matters in 2025
Discover how mental health impacts workplace safety, legal duties for employers, and how to build a culture that protects both wellbeing and performance.
5 Warning Signs You Need a Workplace Safety Audit
Wondering if your workplace is due for a safety audit? Learn the five most common warning signs, why they matter, and how a safety audit can protect your team and your business.
How to Make the Most of Your Virtual Course with Our Learning From Home Tips
Not sure how to stay focused when you learn from home? Check out our 5 top tips on how to get the most out of our virtual courses.
The Role of Health and Safety Training in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Health and safety training is vital to CSR efforts. Discover how KeyOstas helps businesses meet their CSR goals with customised safety training.
The Pros and Cons of VR and AR Training in Health and Safety: A Balanced Perspective
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of VR and AR in health and safety training. Find out why traditional trainer-led methods remain essential for effective learning.
The Impact of Health and Safety Training on Employee Well-being and Productivity
Health and safety training not only protects employees but also enhances productivity. Learn how KeyOstas integrates well-being into safety programs.
Building a Safety-First Workplace Culture: The Role of Continuous Training
Continuous training is the best way to create a safer workplace. Explore the benefits of building a strong health and safety culture with KeyOstas.