Archive for the ‘Workplace Violence’ Category
Why should we protect our staff from violence in the workplace?
Monday, May 14th, 2012
According to the UK Trades Union Congress, one in five people are attacked or abused at work each year. As well as disrupting many lives, this causes more than 3 million lost working days each year – a figure which is continually rising. (more…)
Workplace Violence: Does Signage Work?
Friday, May 4th, 2012
Workplace Violence: Does Signage Work?
This request came through our website over the weekend and apart from the initial statement the person asking wanted to know was it worth investing in a sign to warn the public, that any form of abuse will not be tolerated by his staff. (more…)
Managing Lone Workers: Are we supporting our staff enough?
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Managing Lone Workers: Are we supporting our staff enough?
The question is simple enough and if you can say yes as a manager, supervisor or even a team leader then that is good as it seems that you have not only thought of safe systems of work, but have put things in place to ensure safety is paramount when dealing with any form of Managing Lone Workers. (more…)
PTLLS Train the Trainer: Is it difficult to complete
Monday, April 30th, 2012
PTLLS Train the Trainer: Is it difficult to complete?
The ptlls train the trainer award is now becoming more recognised because of the different industries wanting their staff or anyone that trains to hold a recognised qualification. (more…)
Conflict in the Workplace: Does it happen?
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Conflict in the Workplace: Does it happen?
This question was asked during a seminar that I recently spoke at about the three stages an organisation should take if they want to avoid Conflict in the Workplace. (more…)
Managing Lone Worker Courses: But am I legally required?
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Managing Lone Worker Courses: But am I legally required?
This email question was sent to us via our website “Ask us a Question”
The answer seems straight forward enough, but a lot of people and organisations are still failing to see the importance of managing lone worker courses and are simply either hoping that nothing happens, or will not admit that it is needed. (more…)
Personal Safety Courses: Summertime is not the time to drop your guard
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Personal Safety Courses: Summertime is not the time to drop your guard
The summer is fast approaching and I am sure like us you are hoping for hot sunny days that are stress free as the last thing anyone wants is hassle when the sun is shining! (more…)
Door Supervisors Courses: When do I need to do a Physical Intervention Course?
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Door Supervisors Courses: When do I need to do a Physical Intervention Course?
The question of when does a door supervisor have to attend a physical intervention course, as part of their relicensing application has yet to be decided by the SIA. (more…)
Train the Trainer Courses: Southern Ireland
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Train the Trainer Courses: Southern Ireland
Over the past few months the interest from people in Southern Ireland wanting to be accredited through the City & Guilds 6302 has increased. This can be put down to a lot of different things like recognition of the awarding body or the knowledge that can be gained during the course itself. (more…)
Security Training: What’s the Best Course for Me?
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Security Training: What’s the Best Course for Me?
We at Quell receive a lot of questions about our Security Training including what is the best course or path to select to ensure they get a chance of gaining employment. (more…)