Our Expertise Is Your Resource
Here at ACT Associates, we have been working for over 30 years to provide high-quality health and safety training, innovative products and exceptional resources to all of our clients, customers and website visitors.
We pride ourselves on working with the industry’s leading safety professionals to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and key insights to help you decide on your course, the potential of where your course can take you and techniques to ensure success in your examinations.
Safety Unlocked is the ultimate resource for anyone currently in or looking to get involved in the health and safety industry. We constantly look to update our advice following changes within the industry, syllabus updates and changes in the external environment.
Occupational Wellbeing Advice
A good management of occupational wellbeing for employees can have a massively positive impact on the performance of the organisation. Healthy and happy workers deliver better results, and maintaining the health of workers is part of the employer’s remit of responsibilities. This section of the website provides free advice, articles, further reading and resources on wellbeing from the perspective of health and safety.
Some of the changes that you can make to improve your mental & physical wellbeing whilst working from home are simple.
As a manager, supervisor or team leader, what extra support can you provide for your team, and how can you help those that are working from home?
Information on what you can do to better plan your approach to remote working, and supporting workers who are working from home.
Information on the impact on individuals in relation to returning to work, and considerations for successfully facilitating a return to work.
Wellbeing has a direct relationship with productivity, and employers need to be aware of what steps they can take to improve occupational wellbeing.
ISO 45003, what is it? What does it do? Why should businesses use it?
IOSH Advice & Q&A
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) accredit and quality assure internationally recognised health and safety qualifications. We have been offering IOSH training for many years, and our IOSH Managing Safely qualification has provided thousands of students with the knowledge and skills that they need to manage safety and health. This section of our website provides information on all things IOSH, with information on our IOSH courses, the services that IOSH provide, and how IOSH courses can add value to yourself, your team and your organisation.
When choosing an entry-level course the first things that should be considered are always the simplest, is this course right for me? And what will I have gained by going on this course? Have your questions answered here.
Managing Safely provides a solid foundation for managers and supervisors to develop vital health and safety skills, such as risk management. Could your leaders benefit from this course? Read more about this topic here.
What does IOSH stand for? What is IOSH Membership? Why choose IOSH training? These are all common questions that you can read more about here.
IOSH have built up a reputation for providing up to date and informative events, this article looks at webinars, and why making the time to attend them is a good idea.
A short article about the time required to complete an IOSH Managing Safely course online, and two ways that ACT deliver the course digitally.
NEBOSH Advice & Q&A
We have been offering NEBOSH qualifications since the company was formed in 1991. This section of the website provides information on the various NEBOSH qualifications that we have on offer, including updates to the courses, important information to explain the purpose of different qualifications, and frequently asked questions.
NEBOSH qualifications are a great way to get into health and safety as a career or to improve the safety of your workplace, they provide a comprehensive and approachable understanding of the topic that they cover. Read more on what you can do with your qualification here.
The prospect of studying for a NEBOSH qualification might sound a little daunting and like a long-term investment. And although there is a lot of work involved, it is achievable, extremely beneficial and, ultimately, saves lives. Read more on how long it takes to achieve a NEBOSH qualification here.
For people who are concerned about health and safety in the workplace, NEBOSH qualifications are extremely important. Read more on the different types of NEBOSH qualification here today.
The National Examination Board of Safety and Health offer a range of accredited courses which will give you a certificate or qualification as well as a thorough knowledge of what you need to know about the area covered in the course. Read more on commonly asked questions here today.
NEBOSH is the leading examination body for the health and safety industry. To help you understand the importance of NEBOSH and the impact it has, we have put together the ultimate NEBOSH guide.
Studying for a NEBOSH qualification can set your career path in the right direction by enhancing your skills, broadening your knowledge and possibly even increasing your earning potential. Read more on preparation for your exam here.
Being successful in NEBOSH examinations means having more than an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, it means also having the necessary exam technique. Read about our 3 crucial tips here.
Other Health & Safety Advice
Our experts write informative articles on many varied topics that are designed to provide free advice, clarification and explanations of different topics relating to health and safety and our training courses.
City and Guilds were founded in 1878 to promote and protect technical education standards, by the Corporation of the City of London and 16 livery companies – or the Guilds. Read our essential guide on City & Guilds here.
If you’re going to be working on site as a labourer in the UK, the chances are that you have heard of the term CSCS. Read more about the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card here today.
Taking a health and safety training course online can be a great option for developing your skills and career in a way that’s flexible and easy to mould around your home and working life.