Working in confined spaces is one of the most high-risk tasks across multiple industries. Each year, serious incidents and fatalities (on average 15 deaths a year in the UK alone) occur due to poor ventilation, toxic gases, or lack of safe rescue planning, proving how vital proper training is. despite the potential risks with the proper training it can lead to a gateway of opportunities! Confined space training can be split into 3 different categories, low risk, medium risk a

As part of our outreach here at Lomax, we regurlaly attend local job fairs and events, working with councils and local initiatives to place learners onto skill building courses. At our latest event we headed down to South Shields Town Hall to attend the “Get Trained, Get a Job” event, after being kindly invited by Claire Cook from South Tyneside Council. A big part of the event was chatting and networking with local people who are currently out of work, many of whom had a one

Last week at Lomax, we celebrated the completion of our Level 3 Gas Course with a presentation led by Jim (MD). He took the time to thank both the learners and their employers for their hard work, support, and commitment throughout the course. Jim also spoke about the many opportunities and the huge potential now open to the newly qualified engineers in the gas sector. It was a captivating morning that highlighted how much can be achieved with dedication and the promising fut