The open book examinations (OBE) have been with us for a while now. And I think it is safe to say that the ideas that this is an “easy pass” have been well and truly blown out of the water! Like any examination or assessment, whether it is your driving test, a ballet exam, a … [Read more...] about Approaching a scenario based OBE paper
Health And Safety
All Change
Whilst pondering what to write about for this month’s blog I was idly looking through the HSE resources and I happened upon a section on “health and safety for older workers”. Happily it stated that 62% of the over 50s describe themselves as “feeling as fit as ever”. My immediate … [Read more...] about All Change
Considerations of management system integration
Have you ever noticed that there are many similarities between quality, health & safety, and environmental (QHSE)? I have a fair bit of experience of the first two of those and there is not much difference in their overall strategic management in an organisation. Sure, … [Read more...] about Considerations of management system integration
Phew, what a scorcher!
I’m guessing your view of the current heatwave which has been sweeping the UK will depend on a few factors. If you live in the areas covered by the “red alert” and you had to work, your view may be somewhat different to someone living in Dubai where I’m sure people are wondering … [Read more...] about Phew, what a scorcher!
Naughty Naughty!
This is a really quick blog to update you on something that has perhaps slipped under the radar for many people. Indeed it is something that one of my students spotted and asked me about (thanks Jane!). Our own rather brilliant Andrew Ashford then set about conducting detailed … [Read more...] about Naughty Naughty!