According to the British British Safety Council's survey, "Safe and Sound?",
businesses are losing £250 a second in costs and payouts for needless
accidents in the workplace. The survey found that 62 per cent of workers had
received little or no health and safety training from their employers. Workers in the
construction industry and employees of small and medium-sized companies were
found to be most at risk.
The DIUS is now consulting on government proposals to give the right to request
(unpaid) time off work to undertake training. It is
envisaged that the procedure for making such requests will be similar to the right
to request flexible working.
Take a look at our new page on talent management!
We've also reviewed our template training and development policy.
