SAFETY TECHNOLOGY TO PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN DEVELOPING A SKILLED WORKFORCE IN WALES

Safety Technology has been selected as an official trainer for the EU Skills' new Low Carbon Energy and Marine Power Institute.

This new initiative, developed by EU Skills Cymru and part funded by the Welsh Government, has been established with the aim of providing a gateway for the Welsh Energy sector to approved quality training providers.  

A selection of trusted training providers have been chosen by EU Skills to provide a collection of fully accredited courses, with Safety Technology Ltd nominated to deliver training in Work at Height safety.

Read the full story here.

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY JOINS ENERGY SKILLS PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER RENEWABLES TRAINING TO SCOTLAND

Safety Technology Ltd is pleased to announce they have been selected as project partners on the Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) drive to deliver demand-led training to the Wind Energy sector in Scotland. 

With the main aim of establishing a high performing energy community, the ESP's new strategy, focusing on pooling expertise and resources in the region, will see industry specialists working together to offer the qualifications needed for individuals to work on wind farms, onshore and offshore, across Scotland.

Safety Technology Ltd has been selected as training partners for the project's operations in the West of Scotland, centred in Dumfries.  

Read more about Safety Technology's involvement in the ESP project here.

COMPETITION TIME

Check out our Facebook page for a chance to win a pair of Goliath Groundmaster Safety Boots.

Simply like our Facebook page and share this competition, visit our page today by clicking here. 

For full terms and conditions of the competition click here.

The competition closes on the 22nd December.

SPACES AVAILABLE ON GWO/RENEWABLEUK WORK AT HEIGHT AND RESCUE TRAINING - 9TH/10TH DEC

Spaces available on our GWO and RenewableUK accredited Work at Height and Rescue training course from our facilities in South Shields on the 9th and 10th December.

To book your place today simply email training@safetytechnology.co.uk or phone us on (01873) 840 036.

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY CLIMBS TO TOP WITH GWO USA ACCREDITATION

Safety Technology has become the first training provider to be awarded the globally recognised GWO (Global Wind Organisation) accreditation to deliver Basic Safety Training in the USA.

After a gruelling audit at their facilities in Michigan, Safety Technology, along with training partner Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), have now been certified to deliver the 4 land based GWO Basic Safety Training Modules; Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid and Fire Awareness.

Read more about our great news here.

TYNESIDE TRAINING FOR WINDFARM SECTOR

Check out the article on Safety Technology's new Wind Energy GWO and RenewableUK accredited safety training facility in the Tyneside region in today's Maritime Journal.

Click here to view full article.

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY WINS WALES GREEN ENERGY AWARD

Safety Technology were thrilled to be announced as the winner of the inaugural Wales Green Energy Awards held at St David’s Hotel in Cardiff Bay last week.

Hosted by RenewableUK Cymru, the awards celebrate the contribution of Welsh companies, projects and individuals to Green Energy.  With seven categories, Safety Technology picked up the award in Contribution to  Skills and Training.

Read more about the award here.

JOB VACANCY

Safety Technology is currently seeking a Training Instructor for our new safety training facility in South Shields.  

The instructor will be required to teach RenewableUK and Global Wind Energy Basic Safety Training and may be required to assist with programmes in our other facilities.

The person selected will need to have experience with working at heights and teaching new and experienced technicians; a history in leisure or industrial climbing would be preferential.

A teaching qualification and experience with Wind Turbines and HSE, along with the ability to travel, would also be advantageous.

Apply in writing to: Safety Technology Ltd, The Stone Barn, Lower Ty-Newydd, Clytha, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ, or by email to info@safetytechnology.co.uk.

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN

Check out this quarter's edition of our e-newsletter, packed with news of our new joint venture, recent accreditations and much more!

View September's edition here.

If you would like to receive our newsletter every quarter simply sign up today by visiting the Newsletter Subscription page on our website.

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST IN WALES GREEN ENERGY AWARDS

The list of finalists for the inaugural Wales Green Energy Awards were announced by RenewableUK yesterday, and Safety Technology has been shortlisted for the Contribution to Skills and Training award!

The new awards, organised by RenewableUK Cymru, celebrate the achievements of the green energy industry in Wales.  

A panel of independent judges comprising Lee Water, Director of the Institute of Welsh Affairs, Peter Davies, Wales’ Commissioner for Sustainable Futures and Chris Kelsey, Environmental Editor at Media Wales, will choose the winners of the seven categories to be announced in a ceremony on Wednesday 9 October in St David’s Hotel in Cardiff. 

Wish us luck!

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY OPEN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR RENEWABLE SAFETY IN NORTH EAST

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Centre of Excellence for Renewable Safety Training in South Shields.  Our new facility is fully accredited by RenewableUK and the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to offer the full suite of onshore and offshore safety training.

Read more about our new facilities here ... http://www.offshorewind.biz/2013/09/16/uk-safety-technology-opens-new-training-facility/ 

LYIT AND SAFETY TECHNOLOGY JOIN FORCES TO MAKE KILLYBEGS WIND ENERGY CENTRE

Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) and Safety Technology announced last week the formation of an alliance which will enhance the employability of its wind technician graduates and make Killybegs a Centre of Excellence for Wind Energy Training.

Read the full story here ....

http://www.donegalnow.com/sp/article_manager/detail/lyit_takes_crucial_step_to_make_killybegs_wind_energy_centre 

UK WIND INDUSTRY ACHIEVES A LANDMARK 10 GW

"The race is now on to lead the world in clean, green energy"


Deputy Prime Minister unveils blueprint for offshore wind job creation, as wind industry achieves landmark 10 gigawatts. 
See more at: 


http://www.renewableuk.com/en/news/press-releases.cfm/2013-08-01-deputy-prime-minister-unveils-blueprint-for-offshore-wind-job-creation-as-wind-industry-achieves-landmark-10-gigawatts

HOORAY FOR LONDON ARRAY

The official opening of London Array, the world's biggest offshore wind farm, is finally here!

Check out Safety Technology's offshore safety boot trialed on this giant wind farm during its construction phase - http://www.safetytechnology.co.uk/onlinestore-bergengores3.html

ENSURING THE SUPPLY OF SKILLED WORKERS TO SCOTLAND'S WIND ENERGY SECTOR

Check out page 64 of this month's edition of Wind Energy Network for an article on Safety Technology and our work with Ayr College in Scotland.

With last month seeing the launch of our Introduction to Wind Turbines course as part of the specially devised Wind Energy diploma at Ayr, the piece describes our current training operations in Scotland, and our plans to expand in the region.

WIND ENERGY NETWORK - ENSURING THE SUPPLY OF SKILLED WORKERS TO SCOTLAND'S BIGGEST GROWTH SECTOR

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE EXPANSION IN NORTH EAST

Safety Technology Ltd has announced the further expansion of their Centre of Excellence for Renewable Safety Training in the North East this week, read more here.

RENEWABLEUK OFFSHORE WIND 2013

Safety Technology is looking forward to exhibiting at RenewableUK Offshore Wind 2013 in Manchester next week.

READ ALL ABOUT IT

Check out Safety Technology's June Newsletter for all the latest on our new facilities, our trip to the states, new starters and much more ... view this month's newsletter here 

ALL ENERGY - Aberdeen

Safety Technology's General Manager and Managing Director had a great time attending the ALL ENERGY event in Aberdeen yesterday, General Manager Mike Dickens said of the event "It was a good opportunity for Safety Technology to further discuss its safety training capabilities with companies in the Scottish region".  

AWEA WINDPOWER

Safety Technology are looking forward to heading over to Chicago next month to exhibit at the AWEA Windpower Conference & Exhibition.

For more information on the safety services we offer to the US Wind Energy sector visit us at stand 2706!

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY AT NATE

Safety Technology talk about their work in the USA with training partners GRCC at the recent NATE exhibition.

FILLING THE GAP: TACKLING THE SKILLS SHORTAGE

Check out our recent blog post for Crossdeck on tackling the skills shortage in the Renewables sector - Crossdeck Blog - Filling the Gap: Tackling the Skills Shortage

FURTHER EXPANSION PLANNED FOR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Safety Technology has made the headlines again today with our accelerated growth in the Wind Energy sector.  

Check out the articles on our recent backing from Finance Wales, and comments from our Managing Director in the Western Mail and walesonline.co.uk today.

BRAND NEW COURSE

Check out our brand new course an 'Introduction to Behavioural Awareness' for individuals working in the Wind Energy sector!

http://www.safetytechnology.co.uk/introductiontobehaviouralawareness.html

ANOTHER GWO APPROVAL FOR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

Safety Technology are pleased to announce we now have Global Wind Organisation (GWO) approval to deliver Fire Awareness basic safety training.

We are now accredited to deliver GWO Working at Heights, First Aid, Manual Handling and Fire Awareness, as well as RenewableUK accredited Work at Height and Rescue.

***SERVER UPGRADE

Please note that Safety Technology will be upgrading its server system on Monday 4^th and Tuesday 5^th February, this will cause disruption to the company  e-mails. Orders and enquiries can still be taken over the phone 01873 840036 or by fax 01873 840613 during the upgrade.

RENEWABLEUK HEALTH & SAFETY 2013

Safety Technology are looking forward to exhibiting at RenewableUK's Health and Safety 2013 Conference and Exhibition in Sheffield this week!

Visit us at stand 12 to discuss the health and safety services we can offer to the Renewables, including our new GWO approval!

The exhibition is being held at Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield on Thursday (31st Jan).

We look forward to seeing you there

RenewableUK Health & Safety 2013 Event Page

GWO MANUAL HANDLING COURSE

There are still spaces available on our GWO approved Manual Handling course this Friday (25th Jan) in South Shields, contact us today to book a place.

UK: Safety Technology Reaches New Heights with GWO Approval Offshore Wind

UK: Safety Technology Reaches New Heights with GWO Approval Offshore Wind

GWO APPROVAL

Safety Technology is pleased to announce we now have GWO approval for Manual Handling, First Aid and Working at Heights!

GWO was initially set up to ensure a global safety standard to reduce workplace accidents and injuries in the Wind Energy sector.  GWO works with the world's leading wind companies, including Siemens, Vestas and EON.

We can now offer combined RenewableUK and GWO accredited courses from our facilities in South Wales and Blyth.