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Experience the power of the new Cordless range

The new GX21 Cordless and Classic 390 PC Cordless airless paint sprayers are now available. The industry’s first and only cordless high-performance paint sprayers give you all the power of a corded sprayer with the ultimate freedom of a cordless one. These revolutionary sprayers come with breakthrough technology providing benefits you will appreciate on every job: […]

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Managing employee wellbeing | new podcast and free guide

Sunday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. With the pandemic causing widespread disruption and change, it’s more important than ever to be checking in on your employees and their wellbeing. To help business owners […]

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New functionality ensures apprentices’ skills are up-to-date – spread the word!

NOW LIVE Employers can pledge and transfer apprenticeship levy funds This update enables employers and training providers to check that apprentices are on the latest versions of their apprenticeship standards. This ensures they receive training and assessment in line with industry requirements and businesses can benefit from their up-to-date skills. How it works When employers […]

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HSE crackdown on construction dust | free guide

From Monday 4 October, the Health and Safety Executive is targeting the construction sector in a month-long inspection initiative. This initiative will mainly focus on what control measures businesses have in place to protect their workers’ lungs from construction dust – including silica, asbestos and wood dust – in an attempt to reduce respiratory and […]

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