PGL Midlands Wins Business Training Award 2024! PGL Midlands is thrilled to share that we’ve won the Business Training Provider Award for 2024 from the Business UK Awards! This is important for us and shows how much we care about providing great training to businesses. Quote from Ben, our Managing

Streetworks: Unit 2 (O1) – Signing, Lighting and Guarding The New Roads and Street Works Act refers to legislation in the United Kingdom that governs the planning, coordination, and execution of street works and the maintenance of road networks. Commonly this is known as either Streetworks or NRSWA. NRSWA places

Construction or General? Which NEBOSH course is right for you Without a doubt, gaining a NEBOSH qualification is a great step forward for aspiring Health and Safety professionals to secure future employment, or for those working within the profession and are looking to consolidate their experience with formal qualifications. With

Using Cable Detection Tools and Signal Generators Introduction When it comes to construction excavation works, safety should always come first. Underground spaces are like a maze of hidden utility cables and pipes, which can spell danger if accidentally disturbed. This is where Cable Avoidance Tools (CATs) and Signal Generators step

Streetworks: Unit 1 (LA) – Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus The New Roads and Street Works Act refers to legislation in the United Kingdom that governs the planning, coordination, and execution of street works and the maintenance of road networks. Commonly this is known as either Streetworks or NRSWA.

Level 5 or 6 NVQ: Which one should you do? What is an NVQ Course?  NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualifications and is used to assess workplace competence for a variety of awards across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. These awards are achieved by using a variety of assessment methods

Employers Guide to Respiratory Protection and Face Fit Testing This broad guide will explore the legislative requirements and need for Face Fit Testing in the Workplace and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). Legislation and Guidance: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a fundamental obligation on employers to ensure

What is the difference between IOSH & NEBOSH? The short answer is that IOSH is a Chartered body, while NEBOSH is an examination body. What is IOSH? The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health is a registered charity and professional body for Health and Safety professionals. Founded in 1945, the

PGL Midlands Charities for 2024 The team at PGL Midlands are passionate about helping, supporting and raising awareness for charitable causes across the UK to help those that may need emotional care, financial help or even a roof over someone’s head. All charitable causes need the support of businesses, and

How to choose the right fire safety course What does the fire safety course include? When undertaking Fire related training courses, the contents may vary depending on the level of course you intend to study. However, they have a common thread of objectives that must be taught. Typically, the first

How to Select the Right Training Organisation Training is a critical function for any progressive business. It’s an investment in your current and future growth plans and demonstrates a commitment to your employees that you consider their personal development key to sustainability and success. So, it’s vitally important that any

The Advantages of Designing a Customised Training Course for Your Business A one-size-fits-all approach when training your employees is not always the most impactful or relevant course choice. Designing and delivering a customisable training course unique to your business is more popular than ever. In this blog, we’ll explore some