The National Safety Passport Gains University Endorsement
December 14, 2009
Industrial plants and employers who accept people who have passed the National Safety Passport computer based training program have now got another assertion that their staff have the wisdom and expertise to work safely in a hazard laden environment.
The National Safety Passport e-learning program from Cognition Media has been bestowed endorsement from Teesside University.
“Teesside University is concerned that all graduates going out into the process industries and associated supply chain have adequate training in health and safety, not only for their own well-being but as managers and professional engineers, setting the standards of practice for other employees” said Dr. Paul Shelton, Assistant Dean for Education Partnerships in the School of Science and Engineering. “We fully endorse the National Safety Passport as an essential step in ensuring that our graduates are equipped to become health and safety ambassadors in the workplace.”
This break through demonstrated the National Safety Passport’s standing academically as well as professionally further showing the high quality training in industrial health and safety that is delivered.
The program is totally transportable allowing candidates to manage the course around their other duties. No more need for loss of working time, travelling or overnight costs; a clear winner in the current economic climate.
The huge cost savings to the industry make the National Safety Passport a popular alternative to more traditional classroom based passport schemes and recognition from both EMSS and now Teesside University further prove the high quality of training that accompanies the cost savings. At the low price of £69.99 (ex VAT per person) the computer based training program includes the nationally recognised EMSS Safety Passport card which can be validated online for authenticity. This will surpass employer’s compulsory need to provide safety, health and environment (SHE) training with a much smaller price tag than those associated with the usual classroom based schemes.
The training has been proven retain the attention of the candidate and improve knowledge retention while making the learning a more enjoyable experience. Reviews from both candidates and management has been completely positive.
The impressive cost savings to the industry make the National Safety Passport a popular alternative to more traditional classroom based passport schemes and recognition from both EMSS and now Teesside University further prove the high quality of training that accompanies the cost savings.