Woodward Safety Health and Environment Ltd

27/03/2026

UK Easter Bank Holiday – Office Closure.

Our team will be taking a break over Easter and our office will be closed during this time.

- Our offices will close at 2.30pm on Friday 27 March 2026.

- Our offices open again at 8.30am on Monday 13 April 2026.

While we will not be able to answer the phone while the office is closed, we can still be contacted by e-mail on info@woodwardgroup.co.uk over this period.

25/03/2026

Why Face-to-Face Training Still Matters – Especially with Woodward !

In a world full of online learning and AI chat-bots, we are continuing to deliver the same excellent classroom based training courses that we started delivering back in 1994.

In recent times, the Virtual / Online Training has been the go-to for learning and development, but is that always a good thing? Teams/Zoom Fatigue is now is a well-documented phenomenon, referring to the exhaustion, stress, and burnout users experience after prolonged use of video conferencing platform.

At Woodward, our face-to-face classroom-based and training courses go beyond the screen to deliver real results in your workplace.

Here’s what sets them apart:

✅ Live interaction with expert trainers – ask, discuss, and deep-dive into real-world scenarios.
✅ Hands-on learning – from risk assessments to hazard-spotting exercises.
✅ Engaged learning environment – less distraction, more focus.
✅ Peer networking – connect, share insights, and grow professionally.
✅ Tailored feedback – our trainers adapt to your needs and industry.
✅ Better retention, better pass rates – and ultimately, a safer workplace.
✅ The Energus Cafe – with it's excellent lunches !

Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, logistics, or any sector where safety is critical – face-to-face learning delivers impact you can feel.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, either by telephone on (01900) 609175 or by e-mail on info@woodwardgroup.co.uk

23/03/2026

We’re pleased to announce that our IOSH and NEBOSH training course schedule for 2027 is now live.

📅 View our full 2026 and 2027 schedule here: www.woodward-group.co.uk/events/

Delivered at Energus in Lillyhall, Cumbria, our classroom based courses courses go beyond the screen to deliver real results in your workplace. Here’s what sets them apart:

✅ Live interaction with expert trainers – ask, discuss, and deep-dive into real-world scenarios.
✅ Hands-on learning – from risk assessments to hazard-spotting exercises.
✅ Engaged learning environment – less distraction, more focus.
✅ Peer networking – connect, share insights, and grow professionally.
✅ Tailored feedback – our trainers adapt to your needs and industry.
✅ Better retention, better pass rates – and ultimately, a safer workplace.
✅ The Energus Cafe – with its excellent lunches !

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we might be able to help you or your organisation with any or training requirements you might have.

Tel: (01900) 609175
E-mail: info@woodwardgroup.co.uk
Website: www.woodward-group.co.uk

20/03/2026

Almost half (43%) of buildings in England have failed their fire safety checks on the first visit in the past year, research has revealed.

The study, carried out by safety experts, Direct365, analysed the latest Home Office Fire Statistics in England to reveal why so many buildings are failing audits and which regions are leading the way in safety.

National safety standards have hit a 14 year low and fire safety compliance now stands at just 57%, marking a significant decline from 2016/17 when the satisfactory rate was 69%.

Emergency routes and exits were cited as the primary cause of audit failure, with 10,323 breaches recorded in the past year. These breaches are given for hazards including blocked exits, locked fire exit doors, broken emergency lighting or wedged open fire doors.

Maintenance failures were the second most frequent breach, accounting for 8,666 recorded instances. This reason for failure is given to premises which fail to perform fire alarm tests, service fire extinguishers or where fire doors do not operate properly.

In third position, 8,471 breaches were recorded for inadequate or missing Fire Risk Assessments. Under Article 9 of the Fire Safety Order, an up-to-date fire safety assessment is a mandatory requirement for almost all commercial premises, yet it remains in the top three reasons for an audit failure.

Find out how our NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety qualification can help on our website here: https://www.woodward-group.co.uk/courses/nebosh-certificate-in-fire-safety/

19/03/2026

We’re delighted to be supporting the inaugural Energus , & Conference 2026 on Thursday 3rd September 2026.

This will be an exciting conference, with an array of insightful speakers, delicious food curated by the Energus catering team, ample opportunities for networking with those with a passion for health, safety and wellbeing, and so much more!

Register here for further details: https://energus.co.uk/health-safety-and-wellbeing-conference-2026

🌟REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY!🌟

We’re excited to announce the inaugural Energus Health, Safety & Wellbeing Conference 2026, themed:
Psychological Safety: Bring Your Whole Self to Work. 🧠💬

This will be an exciting conference, with an array of insightful speakers, delicious food curated by our in-house catering team, ample opportunities for networking with those with a passion for health, safety and wellbeing, and so much more!💡

🔗Visit https://bit.ly/3NIMpPC for more information on our exciting conference!

17/03/2026

IOSH have finally released a video update about the serious difficulties that all Training Providers, including ourselves, are currently experiencing with their new Provider Portal.

In her video, IOSH Chief Executive Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher acknowledges the impact the recent Portal update is has had on individuals and businesses.

We would also like to apologize to all our affected course delegates and clients. We are doing our upmost to process your IOSH certificates and course results for you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Find out more about IOSH, becoming a member and our training and skills: https://IOSH.com Stay up to date with the latest IOSH news, ins...

16/03/2026

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety qualification has been reviewed and updated for 2026 !

The course has been reviewed and restructured to reduce duplication, with the addition of new topics including:
• The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
• The use of drones in the workplace

The biggest change is to the Unit 2 Practical Assessment, which is now marked out of 100 (pass mark 60), replacing the previous met/not-met outcome.

This is a huge improvement, which has streamlined the assessment process and provided a more structured approach for learners.

There is still time to join our next open / public National General Certificate course running at Energus, which will start on Monday 27 April 2026.

Tel: (01900) 609175
E-mail: info@woodwardgroup.co.uk
Website: www.woodward-group.co.uk

13/03/2026

We are proud to be working with Amcor to deliver a series of NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation (1 day) courses to the workforce at their Workington site.

The results from the first cohort, a group of 10 learners, were released today and they achieved a 100% Pass ! 🎉 🎉

Completing this course enables learners to:
✴️ Independently investigate simple incidents.
✴️ Gather evidence including conducting witness interviews.
✴️ Produce an action plan to prevent a recurrence of an incident.
✴️ Contribute to team investigations for large scale incidents.
✴️ Positively impact the safety culture in their organisation.

Find out more about the benefits of this qualification here: https://lnkd.in/eMtiSnhS

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we might be able to help you or your organisation with any or training requirements.

Tel: (01900) 609175
E-mail: info@woodwardgroup.co.uk
Website: www.woodward-group.co.uk

11/03/2026

New HSE video launched for on-torch extraction controlling exposure to welding fume.

Exposure to all welding fume, including mild steel welding fume, can cause lung cancer. This new video helps employers control worker exposure using on-torch Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), which captures fumes at source before they can be inhaled. The video covers:

- basic operational principles
- good welding practices
- common issues and solutions
- importance of training and workplace culture

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el9HwRPSNGk

You can access further advice on controlling welding risks on HSE's website here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/welding-controls.htm

Practical guidance, tips and advice for using on-torch extraction to control welding fume. Further guidance available at https://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/wel...

09/03/2026

Our Team are looking forward to welcoming learners from ES Steel Solutions, Sellafield Ltd, SIS Pitches, Skills Fix Limited and others onto our open / public NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) Course at Energus this morning.

Aligned to the CDM regulations, this qualification is guided by legislation but focused on best practice. With an emphasis on practical application, learners will gain the skills to be able to:

✴️ Recognise, assess and control a range of common construction hazards
✴️ Develop safe systems of work
✴️ Take part in incident investigations
✴️ Advise on the roles, competencies and duties under construction legislation
✴️ Positively influence health and safety culture
✴️ Confidently challenge unsafe behaviours
✴️ Help manage contractors.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we might be able to help you or your organisation with any or training requirements.

Tel: (01900) 609175
E-mail: info@woodwardgroup.co.uk
Website: www.woodward-group.co.uk

06/03/2026

IOSH Health and Safety Courses – Now Available !

We can deliver a wide range of IOSH-accredited health and safety courses, designed to support safer workplaces and stronger safety leadership across your organisation.

Our available IOSH courses include:
🔹 IOSH Working Safely® – Perfect for operatives and staff at all levels to understand everyday workplace risks.
🔹 IOSH Managing Safely® – Ideal for managers and supervisors with responsibility for people, processes, and risk.
🔹 IOSH Managing Safely Refresher – a practical and engaging one-day course that keeps employees’ Managing safely training up to date.
🔹 IOSH Leading Safely® – As a senior executive, your time is precious. This course gives you what need, in as short a time as possible.

Suitable for delegates from any industry, including construction, utilities, gas, water, telecoms and infrastructure.

✅ Recognised IOSH certification
✅ Supports legal compliance and best practice
✅ Open / Public courses regularly available at our Energus venue
✅ Private / In-house courses available at our YOUR venue
✅ Virtual / Live Online and eLearning courses available

📩 Email: info@woodwardgroup.co.uk
📞 Call: (01900) 609175

04/03/2026

The skies over Didcot were clear and the air chilly on 23 February 2016 when at around 16:00 GMT the lives' of four families were changed forever.

Didcot Power Station's coal-fired A plant had been set for demolition when part of its boiler house came down on that winter afternoon.

Ken Cresswell, 57, John Shaw, 61, both from Rotherham, Michael Collings, 53, from Teesside, and Christopher Huxtable, 34, from Swansea, died in the collapse. It took more than six months for all four of the men's bodies to be recovered.

Ten years on from the tragedy, a joint investigation by Thames Valley Police (TVP) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has yet to be completed.

The families of the deceased are still waiting for answers.

A joint TVP and HSE investigation into the collapse on 23 February 2016 is yet to conclude.