BJW Health and Safety Services

13/03/2026

⚠️ Did you know that poor manual handling is one of the most common causes of workplace injury in the UK? ⚠️

According to the Health and Safety Executive, manual handling injuries such as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads incorrectly, account for a significant number of workplace musculoskeletal disorders each year.

Many of these incidents are preventable when the right controls are in place.

Please see below a structured approach to manual handling, and what it should always include.

• Risk assessment – identifying tasks that involve lifting or moving loads
• Task design – reducing unnecessary lifting or repetitive movements
• Mechanical aids – using equipment where possible to reduce strain
• Training and awareness – ensuring staff understand safe techniques
• Ongoing monitoring – reviewing tasks regularly to identify improvement opportunities

When organisations take a proactive approach to identifying and controlling these risks, they not only protect their workforce, but also improve productivity and operational consistency.

Is this something you need in place for your business? Please get in touch with us today and we can discuss what we can offer you!

12/03/2026

📚 Investing in knowledge, building safer workplaces. 📚

At BJW Health & Safety Ltd, we believe strong supervision and effective management are the foundation of every safe and successful workplace. That’s why we deliver IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Supervising Safely courses. Designed to equip leaders and supervisors with the skills to identify risks, implement controls, and ensure compliance.

Our IOSH courses provide delegates with:
• A recognised qualification in health and safety management
• Practical knowledge to manage risks confidently
• Skills to maintain compliance and protect their teams
• Tools to create a proactive safety culture

By training supervisors and managers to lead with confidence and knowledge, we help businesses proactively prevent:
Incidents.
Non protection for teams.
Poor operational performance.

If you want to take your team’s health and safety to the next level, get in touch with us to book your IOSH training.

11/03/2026

⚠️ Did you know?⚠️

Combustible dust can pose a serious explosion risk in the workplace?

It is a hazard that is often very much overlooked. Industries that handle materials such as wood, flour, sugar, grain, or certain metals can unknowingly create the right conditions for a dust explosion.

For an explosion to occur, five elements must be present (sometimes called the dust explosion pentagon):

• Combustible dust
• Oxygen in the air
• An ignition source (spark, heat, or static)
• Dust suspended in the air
• A confined space

Simple preventative steps can significantly reduce the risk, such as:

• Installing effective dust extraction systems
• Keeping work areas clean and preventing dust build-up
• Controlling potential ignition sources
• Maintaining equipment regularly
• Carrying out proper risk assessments

Awareness is one of the most important tools in preventing workplace incidents.

At BJW Health & Safety Ltd, we produce free weekly health & safety bulletins covering practical advice, updates, and lesser-known risks that businesses should be aware of.

If you’d like to be added to the list, feel free to get in touch.

05/03/2026

⭐ Weekly Health & Safety Bulletin ⭐

On this weeks Health and Safety Bulletin, we covered the subject of Lone Working.

Before we show you a little snippet, we just wanted to let you know that each week we send our fantastic clients a free bulletin, covering everything H&S with a specific subject for the day!

Overall, the bulletin includes:

✅ Key updates
✅ HSE news
✅ Practical compliance tips
✅ Real-life case insights
✅ Reminders to keep your business protected

It’s simple, clear, and designed to help you stay ahead — not catch up.

Please see a little snippet below:

“SAFETY SPOTLIGHT!”

LONE WORKING CAN HAPPEN MORE OFTEN THAN PEOPLE REALISE.

“Those people in the next room, or upstairs on site, or on their break, may not necessarily be responsible for your safety, they aren’t colleagues or supervisors/managers.”

“Lone workers are exposed to all the exact same risks and hazards an anyone else as if they weren’t working alone - the issue is that they become more vulnerable and emergencies or incidents take longer to manage, control or respond to as there’s no one else there”

Do you want to be added to our Bulletin list? Comment below or send us a message and we can add you on our list! 📩

Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay protected.

04/03/2026

🚨 Emergency First Aid at Work – At Our New Lymedale Venue! 🚨

We’re excited to announce that our Emergency First Aid at Work course is now being delivered at our brand new venue in Lymedale! 🙌

This 1-day accredited course is perfect for businesses looking to ensure their team is confident, compliant, and capable of responding to workplace emergencies.

✅ CPR & AED training
✅ Dealing with unconscious casualties
✅ Managing bleeding, shock & minor injuries
✅ Understanding employer responsibilities
✅ Meets HSE requirements

And of course, this is being delivered by our fantastic trainer, Aaron 👏

Aaron consistently receives outstanding feedback for his engaging delivery style, real-world examples, and ability to make delegates feel confident and comfortable throughout the day.

If you’re a business owner, manager, or responsible for health & safety, now is the time to secure your places at our new Venue.

Please see below our new address and our Upcoming Open Courses:

📍 Lymedale Business Centre, Ho***rs Hall Rd, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 9QF.

📅 Friday 20th March - Working at Height
📆 Tuesday 14th - 16th - IOSH Managing Safely
📆 Monday 20th April - Emergency First Aid at Work
📆Friday 24th April - Manual Handling
📆 Friday 24th April - Abrasive Wheels

📩 Message us directly or get in touch to book your team on.

02/03/2026

Happy Monday everyone 🥳

We all hope everyone has a fantastic week! To start the season of spring strong, we have a great fact that could help you understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.

Did you know?

Poor health and safety doesn’t just put people at risk — it costs businesses billions every year.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), workplace injuries and work-related ill health cost UK businesses billions of pounds annually in lost productivity, sick pay, and legal fees.

Health and safety isn’t just a box-ticking exercise.

It protects:
✔️ Your people
✔️ Your reputation
✔️ Your profits

Investing in proper health and safety measures today prevents serious problems tomorrow.

If you’d like support reviewing your current systems or improving compliance, feel free to get in touch.

27/02/2026

⭐ Double 5⭐ Feedback for Team BJW! ⭐

We’re proud to share some fantastic feedback received this week for both our Training Director, Brian Wilson, and our Business Manager, Sam Leyland.

Following our recent IOSH Managing Safely Refresher course delivery, we were told:

“We have spoken to the operators who attended the course, and they all said the same thing. The course was brilliant, and Brian was a brilliant teacher. He was engaging with the staff and engaged them really well in the course.”

Engaging delivery and real impact in the classroom is exactly what we aim for — and it’s great to see that reflected so clearly.

We also received 5⭐ feedback for Sam, highlighting the “everlasting impression” he made, along with his passion and professionalism when discussing health and safety.

From first conversation to course completion, this is what BJW is about!

Strong relationships.

High standards.

Training that genuinely makes a difference.

A brilliant reflection of the team effort behind everything we do 👏

26/02/2026

🚨 Calling all Staffordshire based companies 🚨

Whether you are in construction, engineering, warehousing, retail etc BJW Health and Safety Services are now covering your training requirements in our BRAND NEW Training facility:
Lymedale Business Centre, Newcastle-Under-Lyme 🎉

Check out these fantastic prices:

MARCH:

- WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH - NUCO Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work. WAS £90+VAT Per Person, now ONLY £80+VAT Per Person

- FRIDAY 20TH MARCH - MANUAL HANDLING 1/2 Day. £65+VAT Per Person

APRIL:

- TUESDAY 14TH-16TH APRIL - IOSH MANAGING SAFELY. £425+VAT Per Person

- MONDAY 20TH APRIL - NUCO Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work. £90+VAT Per Person

- FRIDAY 24TH APRIL - MANUAL HANDLING 1/2 Day. £65+VAT Per Person

- FRIDAY 24TH APRIL - ABRASIVE WHEELS 1/2 Day. £65+VAT Per Person

MAY:

- TUESDAY 5TH-7TH MAY - NUCO Level 3 First Aid at Work. £190+VAT Per Person

Click the link or message us TODAY to book onto one of our fantastic courses. Alternatively, you can also ring us on: +44 7835 951159 for more information.

See you there 👋

BJW Health and Safety in Stafford provides expert safety training courses, offering tailored solutions to ensure a safe & compliant workplace for your business

24/02/2026

More than just a classroom 📖

Behind every seat filled is a business investing in doing things properly.
Behind every workbook is someone taking responsibility for safety, leadership and improvement.

This space represents growth — not just qualifications.

When businesses plan ahead and prioritise development, the results show long after the course ends.

On to the next one. 👊

Want to know more about our upcoming OPEN courses? Get in touch.

20/02/2026

🔎 DID YOU KNOW?

Health & Safety legislation is updated and reviewed regularly — and many businesses don’t realise changes can directly affect their day-to-day operations.

⚠️ A small update in guidance could mean:
• A change to your risk assessments
• New training requirements
• Updated documentation
• Different reporting procedures

That’s exactly why we send out our:

⭐ Weekly Health & Safety Bulletin ⭐

Each week, we break down:
✅ Key updates
✅ HSE news
✅ Practical compliance tips
✅ Real-life case insights
✅ Reminders to keep your business protected

It’s simple, clear, and designed to help you stay ahead — not catch up.

Please see a little snippet below:

“SAFETY SPOTLIGHT!”

“It’s important to remember that extraction works well, as long as it is used correctly. The real win is capturing fumes before they pass through the breathing zone.
“Naturally, a risk assessment should be carried out to determine the correct procedure and measures for your business when conducting welding activities. The best practice will always be to eliminate where possible - can you stop the use of heat and use cold practices instead?”

If you’d like to be added to our weekly bulletin list, just comment below or send us a message 📩

Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay protected.

17/02/2026

🚨 Businesses – Plan Ahead & Secure Your Training Spaces Now! 🚨

If you’re looking to stay compliant, upskill your managers, and ensure your team is fully qualified, now is the time to book onto our upcoming open courses.

We have limited spaces available on:

✅ IOSH Managing Safely

📅 14th–16th April
Perfect for managers and supervisors who need a strong understanding of health & safety responsibilities and risk management in the workplace.

✅ 3 Day First Aid at Work

📅 5th–7th May
Ensure your business meets legal requirements and has qualified first aiders ready to respond when it matters most.

Planning ahead avoids last-minute stress, ensures compliance, and keeps your team safe and confident.

📩 Message us directly or get in touch today to secure your places before they’re gone!

16/02/2026

Emergency First Aid at Work - 1 Day Course.

📅 Wednesday 4th March
📍 Lymedale Business Centra, Lymedale Business Park, Ho***rs Hall Rd, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 9QF
🕰️ 1 Day | Certificate valid for 3 years

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course covers everything you need to respond confidently in an emergency and meets HSE workplace requirements.

What you will learn:
✅ CPR & use of a defibrillator (AED)
✅ Dealing with unconscious casualties
✅ Choking, bleeding & shock
✅ Workplace emergencies
✅ Legal responsibilities of a first aider

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE - LAST FEW

👉Book now or message us to reserve a place.
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