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11/03/2026

Looking to kickstart a career in adult education? The Training Cycle is your roadmap to becoming a truly impactful educator within your workplace, or as a new career.

Understanding this cycle allows you to better plan, design, deliver, assess and then improve teaching and training sessions.

Here is how mastering the Training Cycle adds value to your delivery:

1️⃣ Identifying Training Needs: Learn how to assess your learners' starting points so your teaching is always targeted and effective.
2️⃣ Design the Training: Gain the skills to create lesson plans that are engaging, inclusive, and meet specific learning outcomes.
3️⃣ Deliver the Training: Build your confidence in the classroom. From managing groups to using visual aids, we show you how to lead with authority.
4️⃣ Assessment & Feedback: Discover how to check that learning has actually happened through constructive, professional feedback techniques.
5️⃣ Evaluate & Improve: Professionalism is about growth. Learn how to reflect on your own teaching practice to ensure every session is better than the last.

Want to take the first step toward a recognised teaching qualification? Then maybe a recognised level 3 RQF qualification is for you?

The Level 3 AET doesn't just give you a certificate; it gives you the professional foundation to Lead, Empower, Assist and Deliver great training in any setting, industry or sector.

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11/03/2026

Driving for Work: Does Your Organisation LEAD or Lag? 🚗💨
At 2020 Safety Training, we believe that safety shouldn't stop at the warehouse door or the office gates. For many, the road is their most volatile workplace. To help your business LEAD where others fail, we are SH&RE-ing our 8 Essential Tips for managing occupational road risk.

1. Zero Tolerance for Distractions 📵
Since 2022, UK law has strictly prohibited holding a phone for any reason while driving. Even hands-free use creates a "cognitive load" that significantly impairs reaction times and focus. Action: Implement a policy that encourages "Do Not Disturb" modes during all work journeys.

2. Respect the 15-Minute Rule ☕
Fatigue is a "silent killer", contributing to 1 in 4 fatal collisions. Action: Ensure drivers take at least a 15-minute break every two hours to combat sleep debt and stay alert.

3. The Daily Walk-Around 🔍
Your vehicle is "work equipment". A pre-use check is your first line of defence. Action: Check tyres, lights, brakes, and fluid levels every single morning before setting off.

4. TILE for the Road 🗺️
Safe journey planning means looking beyond the fastest route. Action: Schedule "buffer time" for traffic and avoid the "circadian nadir"—the dangerous dip in alertness between 02:00 and 06:00.

5. Competence Beyond the Licence 🪪
A driving licence is a legal minimum, not a guarantee of professional skill. Action: Conduct annual licence checks and ensure drivers are medically fit, including regular eyesight verifications.

6. Close the "Grey Fleet" Gap 🚙
If an employee uses their own car for a client meeting, you are still liable for its safety. Action: Verify that "Grey Fleet" vehicles have a valid MOT, regular servicing, and Class 1 Business Insurance.

7. Foster a "Just Culture" 🤝
Safety only works if your team feels safe to speak up. Action: Empower drivers to delay a journey due to extreme weather or fatigue without fear of reprisal.

8. Leverage Technology 📈
Use telematics and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as leading indicators, not just for monitoring. Action: Use harsh braking data to identify where coaching or refresher training is needed before an accident happens.

10/03/2026

⚠️ Do your staff know what these COSHH symbols really mean?

Misunderstanding them can lead to serious accidents, injuries… and legal consequences for your business.

Under COSHH, employers must identify hazardous substances, understand the risks, and put the right controls and training in place.

Here’s a quick guide to the 9 COSHH hazard symbols every workplace should recognise:
🔸 Explosive – Can explode when heated or shocked.
🔸 Flammable – Ignites easily from heat, sparks, or flames.
🔸 Oxidising – Intensifies fires and causes other materials to burn.
🔸 Corrosive – Destroys metals and can burn skin or eyes.
🔸 Toxic – Causes serious or life‑threatening health effects.
🔸 Compressed Gas – Stored under pressure and may explode if damaged.
🔸 Harmful/Irritant – Causes skin or eye irritation or mild health effects.
🔸 Health Hazard – Linked to long‑term issues such as cancer or respiratory illness.
🔸 Dangerous for the Environment – Harmful to aquatic life and ecosystems.
Understanding these symbols is the first step to staying compliant and keeping people safe.

Remember - The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) are UK laws that require employers to protect workers and anyone else who may be exposed to hazardous substances in the workplace.

How 2020 Safety Training Ltd can help:

🔥 We provide practical, compliant COSHH Awareness Training designed for real workplaces.
Perfect for operatives, supervisors, and managers responsible for handling or storing hazardous substances.

🔥 We can come and complete an on site audit and then help to develop compliant COSHH processes for your organisation or business.

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09/03/2026

🔧 Managing asbestos isn’t a one‑off task — it’s a continuous cycle.

To stay compliant and protect your workforce, every organisation must follow each stage of the Asbestos Management Cycle.

Here’s how to do it right 👇

1️⃣ Duty to Manage Asbestos (Regulation 4)
Start by identifying where asbestos is located within your premises.
Create and maintain an asbestos register, assess the condition of materials, and ensure everyone who needs the information can access it.

2️⃣ Assessment of Exposure (Regulation 6)
Before any work starts, evaluate who could be exposed and under what circumstances.
This includes tradespeople, staff, contractors, and anyone who may disturb asbestos materials.

3️⃣ Plans of Work (Regulation 7)
Develop a written plan outlining how the work will be carried out safely.
This must detail methods, equipment, controls, emergency arrangements, and disposal steps.

4️⃣ Information, Instruction & Training (Regulation 10)
Ensure all staff who may encounter asbestos receive the correct level of training — from awareness through to non‑licensed and licensed tasks.
Nobody should undertake asbestos‑related work without competency and instruction.

5️⃣ Prevention or Reduction of Exposure (Regulation 11)
Use the right controls to keep exposure as low as possible:
✔ Safe handling techniques
✔ Enclosures and controlled zones
✔ PPE/RPE
✔ Strict procedures to prevent fibre release

6️⃣ Health Surveillance (Regulation 22)
For workers involved in licensable or notifiable non‑licensed asbestos work, medical examinations are required.
This ensures early identification of any asbestos‑related health issues.

7️⃣ Maintenance of Records (Regulation 19)
Keep accurate records of the asbestos register, exposure assessments, control measures, training, and health surveillance.
This documentation is essential for compliance and long‑term safety management.

Why This Cycle Matters
When every cog in the wheel turns properly, organisations stay compliant, workers stay protected, and asbestos is managed safely throughout the building’s life.

2020 Safety Training Ltd Can Support Every Step of the Cycle
From asbestos awareness to full management guidance, we help organisations meet legal duties and maintain safe working environments.

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08/03/2026

Are your staff lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling—every single day?
If so, your business must comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992… and most don’t realise what they’re legally required to do.

Here’s what every employer needs to know 👇
1️⃣ Try to avoid manual handling altogether
Redesign the task, use equipment, or change the workflow wherever possible.

2️⃣ If you can’t avoid it, assess the risks
Use TILE: Task, Individual, Load, Environment.

3️⃣ Reduce risk as far as reasonably practicable
Mechanical aids, team lifts, lighter loads, better layout—whatever cuts the risk.

4️⃣ Put safe systems of work in place
Clear processes, stable loads, good housekeeping, maintained equipment.

5️⃣ Give workers key information
Weight, heaviest side, and any load hazards.

6️⃣ Provide proper training
Practical techniques, risk-factor awareness, and safe use of equipment.

These aren’t “nice to haves” — they are legal requirements.

Did you know that around 511,000 to 543,000 workers suffer from MSDs, many of which are linked to manual handling, according to recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics.

How 2020 Safety Training can help
We deliver practical, engaging Manual Handling Training that helps businesses stay compliant and reduce injuries.

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06/03/2026

Understanding the Safety Triangle: A Foundation or a Flaw?

At 2020 Safety Training, we believe that understanding the history of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is key to building a safer future. Today, we’re looking at one of the most famous models in the industry: The Safety Triangle.

The Origins: How It Was Made
The concept was pioneered by Herbert W. Heinrich in his 1931 book, Industrial Accident Prevention. After analysing 75,000 insurance reports, Heinrich proposed a statistical relationship: for every 1 major injury, there are 29 minor injuries and 300 no-injury accidents.

In 1966, Frank E. Bird expanded this research by analysing over 1.7 million reports, updating the ratio to include "Near Misses" and "Unsafe Acts" at the base. The core mindset is proactive: by managing the high-volume risks at the bottom, you prevent the rare catastrophe at the top.

The Debate: Arguments For and Against
While the Triangle is a staple in safety training, its modern applicability is often debated among OSH professionals.

Arguments FOR its use:

Encourages Reporting: It highlights that "Near Misses" are free lessons. It empowers workers to speak up before someone gets hurt.

Simple Visualization: It provides a clear, easy-to-understand framework for employees at all levels to visualize how small behaviors link to major consequences.

Focus on Leading Indicators: By tracking "Unsafe Acts," companies can shift from reactive to proactive safety management.

Arguments AGAINST its use:

The "Zero Harm" Trap: Critics argue that focusing too much on the base can lead to underreporting. Workers may hide minor injuries to keep the "triangle" looking healthy.

Ignoring SIF Potential: Not all near misses are equal. Some minor incidents have "Serious Injury or Fatality" (SIF) potential, while others do not. Critics argue the model treats all low-level events with equal weight.

Individual vs. System Blame: Heinrich’s original model blamed 88% of accidents on "unsafe acts" by individuals. Modern safety science (like the Bowtie Method) focuses more on management systems and failed barriers.

OSH Applicability Today
Is the Safety Triangle still relevant? We say yes—but only as part of a larger toolkit. At 2020 Safety Training, we teach that while managing high-frequency behaviour's is important, businesses must also use tools like Bowtie Risk Assessments to identify the specific barriers that prevent catastrophes as well as understanding the causes of slips, trips and falls.

Don't just manage the numbers; manage the risks. Whether you are working toward your NVQ Level 6 Diploma or just starting your safety journey, we are here to help you navigate these complex theories with practical, expert support.

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06/03/2026

Ready for the Next Step in Your Safety Career?
If you're a safety professional looking to take your career to the next level, the NVQ Level 6

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Delivered by 2020 Safety Training, this qualification is designed for those already working in health and safety roles who want to gain formal recognition for their skills and experience.

It’s a flexible, work-based route to CertIOSH and beyond.

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04/03/2026

Bowtie diagram

Is a qualitative risk assessment tool that provides a highly visual way to represent a hazard, its potential causes, and its possible consequences. It is shaped like a bowtie, with the Top Event—the moment control is lost—situated in the center.

Using the example of changing a light at height on a stepladder, the diagram can be broken down into two distinct sides:

The Left Side: Proactive Prevention
The left side of the bowtie focuses on Threats and the Preventative Barriers put in place to stop the Top Event from occurring.

Hazard: Working at height to change a lightbulb.

Threat: A faulty or unstable stepladder.

Preventative Barriers:

Pre-use Inspection: Checking the ladder for damage before starting the task.

Correct Positioning: Ensuring the ladder is on firm, level ground.

Training: Ensuring the person knows how to use a ladder safely.

Top Event: Fall from height.

The Right Side: Reactive Recovery
The right side represents what happens after the Top Event has occurred, focusing on Recovery Barriers designed to minimize the impact and prevent severe Consequences.

Recovery Barriers:

Soft Landing Mats: Reducing the impact of the fall.

First Aid Training: Providing immediate medical attention to prevent injuries from worsening.

Emergency Response Plan: Ensuring a quick route to professional medical care.

Consequences: Significant harm requiring medical attention or, in the worst case, a fatality.

Escalation Factors
Both sides of the bowtie also account for Escalation Factors. These are conditions that can make your barriers fail, such as rushing a task (which may cause someone to skip the ladder inspection) or poor lighting. To combat these, EF Barriers are implemented to ensure the primary safety controls remain effective.

By mapping out these barriers, businesses can identify where their safety systems are vulnerable and take action before a minor "Near Miss" escalates into a major incident.

03/03/2026

Which IOSH Course is Right for You? 🎓IOSH training isn't just for safety officers—it's for everyone.

Here are the flagship courses we offer at 2020 Safety Training to level up your team: IOSH Working Safely:

The perfect high-impact grounding in the essentials. Ideal for employees at any level.

IOSH Managing Safely: The "market-leading" course for managers. It provides practical tools to manage H&S within a team, covering risk assessments and incident investigation.
IOSH Managing Safely Refresher: Keep your skills sharp and stay updated on the latest legislation and best practices.

Investing in these courses can means moving from reactive firefighting to proactive monitoring.

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02/03/2026

Safety Simplified: The Hierarchy of Controls 💡

In the world of Health and Safety, we don’t just "fix" problems — we manage them systematically. IOSH teaches the Hierarchy of Controls, a proven framework for reducing risk.

But what does that actually look like in practice? Let’s use the simple task of changing a blown lightbulb to explain:

Eliminate: Can we remove the hazard entirely?

Example: Design the building with floor-level lighting or drop lights so you never have to climb or change a bulb in the sky again.

Reduce (Substitution): Can we make the hazard less dangerous?

Example: Replace the old ladder-access bulb with a long-life LED that only needs changing once every 10 years, or use a low-voltage system to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Prevent Contact (Engineering Controls): Can we put a barrier between the person and the hazard?

Example: Use a long-reach "bulb changer" pole so the worker can stay firmly on the ground, removing the risk of falling from height.

Safe Systems of work (Administrative Controls): Can we change the way people work?

Example: Implementing a "Safe System of Work," training staff on ladder safety, and putting up "Work in Progress" signs to keep others away from the area.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): The last line of defence.

Example: Wearing safety goggles (to protect from falling glass) and gloves (to protect from heat or cuts).

The Takeaway: We always aim for the top of the hierarchy (Eliminate) first because it's the most effective. PPE is important, but it's the last resort!

Want to learn how to apply this logic to your entire business? Join us for an IOSH Managing Safely course.

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02/03/2026

Manual Handling: Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset 🦾🩹
Manual handling remains one of the most common causes of workplace injury, yet many of these incidents are entirely preventable with the right approach. At 2020 Safety Training, we empower teams to move beyond "heavy lifting" and start managing the strategic risks of physical tasks.

Assess Every Task with TILE
To effectively manage risk, you must look at more than just the weight of an object. We use the TILE acronym to provide a comprehensive framework for every assessment:

T - Task: What does the activity involve? Consider the frequency of the move and the type of movement, such as pushing, pulling, or carrying.

I - Individual: What are the capabilities of the person? Assess if they have the physical strength or any existing health conditions that might increase risk.

L - Load: Is the object heavy, bulky, or difficult to grasp? An unstable load significantly increases the likelihood of a hazard causing harm.

E - Environment: Are there space constraints, slippery floors, or poor lighting that could lead to a fall or injury?

The 8 Critical "Do Not's"
To slash the risk of suffering back, neck, or shoulder injuries, ensure your team avoids these dangerous movements:

Don’t bend forward > 20°: Avoid deep forward reaches that strain the lower back.

Don’t bend backward stretched > 5°: Overextending the spine can lead to serious injuries.

Don’t twist > 20°: Keep your feet moving to turn, rather than twisting your torso, which puts immense pressure on your spine.

Don’t twist and bend forward > 20°: This combination is particularly high-risk for spinal discs and should be avoided at all costs.

Don’t overreach: Keep the load close to your body to maintain balance and leverage.

Don’t stoop and reach: Avoid awkward postures that require bending far down while extending your arms. Use mechanical aids where possible.

Don’t tilt: Tilting to one side while lifting can unevenly distribute weight and cause muscle strain.

Don’t jump: Never jump while carrying a load or jump down from platforms or trucks; always use proper steps or aids.

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