2nd February 2012
When it comes to providing specialist lifting and slinging training in multi hazard and high risk environments, Exxon Mobil leave nothing to chance and it was no surprise that they appointed Lloyds British Training Services to provide site specific safety training for their employees at the A.E.S. site at Newport.
Lloyds British Training conducted in depth visits at the Chemicals Site to produce job and task analysis which, in turn, were used to create training plans and tailored training programmes.
As a close service partner to Exxon Mobil, Lloyds British Training deliver a broad range of courses at several Exxon Mobil locations in Great Britain.
Steve Downing, Training Director for Lloyds British said "our ability to provide both consultancy and training services, meant that our client could have tailored training that was linked closely to onsite safety practices to improve workplace safety through enhanced worker safety".
Due to the growing demand for Lloyds British’ services from the GCC countries, Lloyds British Training Services will be shortly opening a further training centre in The U.A.E., located in Abu Dhabi.
Without doubt, Lloyds British Training Services has re-established itself as one of the worlds leading training providers!
Lloyds British Training conducted in depth visits at the Chemicals Site to produce job and task analysis which, in turn, were used to create training plans and tailored training programmes.
As a close service partner to Exxon Mobil, Lloyds British Training deliver a broad range of courses at several Exxon Mobil locations in Great Britain.
Steve Downing, Training Director for Lloyds British said "our ability to provide both consultancy and training services, meant that our client could have tailored training that was linked closely to onsite safety practices to improve workplace safety through enhanced worker safety".
Due to the growing demand for Lloyds British’ services from the GCC countries, Lloyds British Training Services will be shortly opening a further training centre in The U.A.E., located in Abu Dhabi.
Without doubt, Lloyds British Training Services has re-established itself as one of the worlds leading training providers!
9th January 2012

Lloyds British Testing Aberdeen is pleased to announce the arrival of our new 1 tonne test weights. These special cast weights have been designed with safety in mind, ensuring to reduce the risk of injury or damage to people and equipment.
Forklift pockets allow for easier handling to and from location in any conditions.
Recessed lift points reduce the risk of damage to equipment, and the weights themselves.
Interlocking system allows for stacking more safely for transportation and test purposes.
Embossed details and welded identification marks.
These test weights used in conjunction with our 50 tonne cradle, or clump weight frames, make them the safe and logical alternative to complicated lifts and unsafe combinations of old style clump weights.
Our CAD system can also produce detailed drawings of how your weight combinations should be set up.
Ideal for Crane Tests, Davits, ROV and Dive System Tests, Containers, and much more.
Make Lloyds test weights your first choice, for a safe and practical lift every time.
For quotations or enquiries contact
aberdeen@lloydsbritish.com or ian.kesson@lloydsbritish.com
or call +44 (0) 1224 727970 or +44 (0) 7554 015143
Lloyds British Testing Aberdeen also offer
On-site and in-house inspections of lifting equipment and appliances
On-site and in-house NDT inspections
LOLER Surveys, on-shore and offshore
Lifting equipment sales and refurbishment
Testing equipment hires.
Forklift pockets allow for easier handling to and from location in any conditions.
Recessed lift points reduce the risk of damage to equipment, and the weights themselves.
Interlocking system allows for stacking more safely for transportation and test purposes.
Embossed details and welded identification marks.
These test weights used in conjunction with our 50 tonne cradle, or clump weight frames, make them the safe and logical alternative to complicated lifts and unsafe combinations of old style clump weights.
Our CAD system can also produce detailed drawings of how your weight combinations should be set up.
Ideal for Crane Tests, Davits, ROV and Dive System Tests, Containers, and much more.
Make Lloyds test weights your first choice, for a safe and practical lift every time.
For quotations or enquiries contact
aberdeen@lloydsbritish.com or ian.kesson@lloydsbritish.com
or call +44 (0) 1224 727970 or +44 (0) 7554 015143
Lloyds British Testing Aberdeen also offer
On-site and in-house inspections of lifting equipment and appliances
On-site and in-house NDT inspections
LOLER Surveys, on-shore and offshore
Lifting equipment sales and refurbishment
Testing equipment hires.
1st December 2011

When it comes to safety critical training, Kosmos Energy leave nothing to chance. Once again, Lloyds British Training Services have been working in partnership with Kosmos Energy in support of the ongoing drilling campaign for the Jubilee Fields in Ghana.
With a dedicated training centre available to support the oil and gas sector, Lloyds British have been delivering on and off-site training courses covering a broad range of subjects such as Slinger Signaller, Lifting Equipment Inspection, LOLER and PUWER awareness, safe use and inspection of safety harnesses and lanyards, rigging and slinging practices and general safety awareness.
Billy Benzie Country Manager for Lloyds British Ghana said “it is a great accolade for our company to provide health and safety training for the work force of Kosmos, especially when we are already an established service partner for their engineering and product supply requirements“.
Pictured is Billy Benzie with some of the delegates from the recent courses held at the Kosmos pipe yard.
Lloyds British will soon be delivering further courses in Ghana for other companies working on the Jubilee Field.
With a dedicated training centre available to support the oil and gas sector, Lloyds British have been delivering on and off-site training courses covering a broad range of subjects such as Slinger Signaller, Lifting Equipment Inspection, LOLER and PUWER awareness, safe use and inspection of safety harnesses and lanyards, rigging and slinging practices and general safety awareness.
Billy Benzie Country Manager for Lloyds British Ghana said “it is a great accolade for our company to provide health and safety training for the work force of Kosmos, especially when we are already an established service partner for their engineering and product supply requirements“.
Pictured is Billy Benzie with some of the delegates from the recent courses held at the Kosmos pipe yard.
Lloyds British will soon be delivering further courses in Ghana for other companies working on the Jubilee Field.
27th November 2011
Lloyds British Training Services can reflect back on a year that has shown yet again that they are one of the worlds leading Industrial Safety Training Companies .
After being awarded the LOLER training programme from British Energy back in 2009 , Lloyds British Training have just been presented with a two year extension to the contract by the now named EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd to continue to provide specialist lifting , slinging , lift planning - management and crane operations training at their Power Stations around Great Britain .
A further accolade for Lloyds British is that EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd has also commissioned Lloyds British Training to develop and deliver the next stage of their corporate training which will be to focus on continuous professional development within these fields .
Steve Downing Training Director for The Lloyds British Group said " our services are all about work place - employee safety and competence and this major contract and its extension is further proof that Lloyds British Training Services are one of the worlds leading Health and Safety Training providers ".
After being awarded the LOLER training programme from British Energy back in 2009 , Lloyds British Training have just been presented with a two year extension to the contract by the now named EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd to continue to provide specialist lifting , slinging , lift planning - management and crane operations training at their Power Stations around Great Britain .
A further accolade for Lloyds British is that EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd has also commissioned Lloyds British Training to develop and deliver the next stage of their corporate training which will be to focus on continuous professional development within these fields .
Steve Downing Training Director for The Lloyds British Group said " our services are all about work place - employee safety and competence and this major contract and its extension is further proof that Lloyds British Training Services are one of the worlds leading Health and Safety Training providers ".
1st November 2011

Lloyds British Training Services has just completed an extensive programme of Rigging and Slinging training in Bahrain for the employees of HID Power, the state run power generation company.
Lloyds operated in conjunction with Bahrain based training provider AETC who requested that Lloyds British undertake the training courses directly onsite due to the skills and experience that Lloyds have in working in the power generation sector.
With an international network of Branches and Training Centres covering Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the continent of India, Lloyds British were once again able to call upon a large team of industry professionals to support AETC.
Steve Downing Training Director for Lloyds British said "we have an excellent relationship with AETC, which in itself is unique in that at times it is a collaborative partnership between two competitors in the Gulf region, however as we have seen at Hid Power in Bahrain, we are willing to support AETC as a partner if it is in the best interests of the client".
Lloyds operated in conjunction with Bahrain based training provider AETC who requested that Lloyds British undertake the training courses directly onsite due to the skills and experience that Lloyds have in working in the power generation sector.
With an international network of Branches and Training Centres covering Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the continent of India, Lloyds British were once again able to call upon a large team of industry professionals to support AETC.
Steve Downing Training Director for Lloyds British said "we have an excellent relationship with AETC, which in itself is unique in that at times it is a collaborative partnership between two competitors in the Gulf region, however as we have seen at Hid Power in Bahrain, we are willing to support AETC as a partner if it is in the best interests of the client".
24th October 2011
When it comes to safety critical training, Rolls Royce Aero leaves nothing to chance and their on going collaboration with Lloyds British Training Services once again proves that there is no room for compromise in work place safety.
With an unrivalled reputation for continuous improvement in work place safety, Lloyds British Training have completed further programmes of Third Party Inspection Training (Thorough Examination) for the maintenance engineering staff of Rolls Royce Aero world wide, at the training centre in Ansty in Warwickshire.
The learning outcomes of the training programmes were related to the specialist handling devices used in the aero engine manufacturing sector and Lloyds British are the only external company with the skills and experience to undertake this training to a competent person standard.
Steve Downing, Training Director for The Lloyds British Group said "when choosing to undertake a statutory duty internally you do not want to leave anything to chance and Lloyds British have worked closely with Rolls Royce Aero for many years to enable them to develop their own competency standards for Third Party Inspection for their very specialist engine lifting attachments but also at the same time, in the knowledge that our own specialists are available for onsite mentoring or employee assessment if required".
Lloyds British Training Services are also supporting Rolls Royce Aero in delivering their own internal lifting and slinging training for work shop employees and will be providing further specialist training as and when required during 2012.
With an unrivalled reputation for continuous improvement in work place safety, Lloyds British Training have completed further programmes of Third Party Inspection Training (Thorough Examination) for the maintenance engineering staff of Rolls Royce Aero world wide, at the training centre in Ansty in Warwickshire.
The learning outcomes of the training programmes were related to the specialist handling devices used in the aero engine manufacturing sector and Lloyds British are the only external company with the skills and experience to undertake this training to a competent person standard.
Steve Downing, Training Director for The Lloyds British Group said "when choosing to undertake a statutory duty internally you do not want to leave anything to chance and Lloyds British have worked closely with Rolls Royce Aero for many years to enable them to develop their own competency standards for Third Party Inspection for their very specialist engine lifting attachments but also at the same time, in the knowledge that our own specialists are available for onsite mentoring or employee assessment if required".
Lloyds British Training Services are also supporting Rolls Royce Aero in delivering their own internal lifting and slinging training for work shop employees and will be providing further specialist training as and when required during 2012.
19th October 2011

The Engineering Services Division of the Rotherham Branch have successfully carried out the Testing and Inspection of two Teemar Crane Weighting Blocks at Tata Steel, Scunthorpe.
Each Block has a SWL of 268 tonne and had a Proof Load of 336 tonne.
The test was witnessed by the client, Mayflower.
For further information, please contact the Branch Manager, Mick Gill.
Phone: 0870 609 0688
Mobile: 07918 080 871
E-mail: Mick.gill@lloydsbritish.com
Each Block has a SWL of 268 tonne and had a Proof Load of 336 tonne.
The test was witnessed by the client, Mayflower.
For further information, please contact the Branch Manager, Mick Gill.
Phone: 0870 609 0688
Mobile: 07918 080 871
E-mail: Mick.gill@lloydsbritish.com
16th September 2011

Lloyds British Training Services have once again shown that they are the worlds’ leading training provider with their exemplary work for Babcock at the Rosyth Royal Naval Dockyard in Scotland.
With a brief to design, develop and deliver highly skilled cab controlled crane operator training for a Goliath Crane with the capacity to lift up to 1,000t, Lloyds British were the only Training Provider with the skills and experience to undertake this project.
The project called upon all of Lloyds British UK resources, with assignments and development work being undertaken in Shanghai China with the manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery involving the use of simulators and similar sized Goliath Cranes.
The actual crane has now been erected by the Aircraft Alliance programme at Rosyth Dockyard ready for the start of the build of the two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, after which time Lloyds British will provide on-going mentoring and monitoring to the crane drivers.
The Engineering Division of Lloyds British will also be carrying out maintenance of the crane during its service life.
Steve Downing "Training and Safety Director for Lloyds British said "it is testament to the people in our team, especially John Pearce, that Babcock chose Lloyds British to develop and deliver this very specialist training and very few organisations are able to offer this broad level of service, especially with the Engineering support functions to call upon".
Lloyds British Training Services can look back with pride this year after also helping Babcock open the centre of lifting excellence at Faslane Royal Naval Dockyard and the comprehensive range of training programmes that Lloyds delivered for their personnel.
Pictured is Training Officer John Pearce of Lloyds British Training Services presenting a certificate to one of the two crane driver instructors at Rostyh Dockyard,with the Goliath Crane in the background.
With a brief to design, develop and deliver highly skilled cab controlled crane operator training for a Goliath Crane with the capacity to lift up to 1,000t, Lloyds British were the only Training Provider with the skills and experience to undertake this project.
The project called upon all of Lloyds British UK resources, with assignments and development work being undertaken in Shanghai China with the manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery involving the use of simulators and similar sized Goliath Cranes.
The actual crane has now been erected by the Aircraft Alliance programme at Rosyth Dockyard ready for the start of the build of the two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, after which time Lloyds British will provide on-going mentoring and monitoring to the crane drivers.
The Engineering Division of Lloyds British will also be carrying out maintenance of the crane during its service life.
Steve Downing "Training and Safety Director for Lloyds British said "it is testament to the people in our team, especially John Pearce, that Babcock chose Lloyds British to develop and deliver this very specialist training and very few organisations are able to offer this broad level of service, especially with the Engineering support functions to call upon".
Lloyds British Training Services can look back with pride this year after also helping Babcock open the centre of lifting excellence at Faslane Royal Naval Dockyard and the comprehensive range of training programmes that Lloyds delivered for their personnel.
Pictured is Training Officer John Pearce of Lloyds British Training Services presenting a certificate to one of the two crane driver instructors at Rostyh Dockyard,with the Goliath Crane in the background.
11th September 2011
When one of the worlds largest engineering and construction conglomerates requires plant , general safety and lifting training for its work force in multiple sites across Africa , there was only one Training Provider they were prepared to call on , Lloyds British Training Services.
The Brazilian Group Odebrecht , are currently working In Guinea and Liberia developing major infrastructure projects for the respective governments and it was felt that only a Global Training provider with a proven track record could be selected to work closely in partnership with them.
Steve Downing Group Training and Safety Director for Lloyds British said " our experience and expertise goes well beyond the technical aspects of our services and Odebrecht recognised that we have the cross cultural experience of working with many nationalities in remote locations around the world which enables us to integrate quickly with the local population so we can start enhancing operator competence and improving workplace place safety as quickly as possible.
Odebrecht is complemented by the support services that The Lloyds British Group can offer and our UK operations and international network of branches provides the regional hubs for our Training , Inspection , Testing and Product Supply services".
Lloyds British will continue to support Odebrecht with its continuing projects around the globe as both organisations have shared values , common interests and are strategically aligned for their respective operational objectives.
The Brazilian Group Odebrecht , are currently working In Guinea and Liberia developing major infrastructure projects for the respective governments and it was felt that only a Global Training provider with a proven track record could be selected to work closely in partnership with them.
Steve Downing Group Training and Safety Director for Lloyds British said " our experience and expertise goes well beyond the technical aspects of our services and Odebrecht recognised that we have the cross cultural experience of working with many nationalities in remote locations around the world which enables us to integrate quickly with the local population so we can start enhancing operator competence and improving workplace place safety as quickly as possible.
Odebrecht is complemented by the support services that The Lloyds British Group can offer and our UK operations and international network of branches provides the regional hubs for our Training , Inspection , Testing and Product Supply services".
Lloyds British will continue to support Odebrecht with its continuing projects around the globe as both organisations have shared values , common interests and are strategically aligned for their respective operational objectives.
9th September 2011
Lloyds British have once again taken a leading role in the annual SEQL Safety Event In Rochester Kent . Attended by all the major UK companies in the Quarrying and Landfill sector , the day is devoted to training demonstration sessions , safety product launches and new behavioural initiatives to make improvements in work place safety .
As one of the leading providers of general safety and lifting training for the Industry sector , Lloyds British were also able to heighten awareness of the complete range of safety equipment that can be obtained direct from Lloyds British .
Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director “ we are without doubt the only UK based company that can offer the complete range of Engineering and Training Services supported by a comprehensive range of safety products and lifting equipment that can be despatched Internationally from our UK central stores hub “.
For further details of Lloyds British Product Supply please contact Sean Maslen on 07786-234648 ( sean.maslen@lloydsbritish.com ) and for details of our International Training Services please contact David Powles on 0870-197-5575 ( david.powles@lloydsbritish.com )
As one of the leading providers of general safety and lifting training for the Industry sector , Lloyds British were also able to heighten awareness of the complete range of safety equipment that can be obtained direct from Lloyds British .
Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director “ we are without doubt the only UK based company that can offer the complete range of Engineering and Training Services supported by a comprehensive range of safety products and lifting equipment that can be despatched Internationally from our UK central stores hub “.
For further details of Lloyds British Product Supply please contact Sean Maslen on 07786-234648 ( sean.maslen@lloydsbritish.com ) and for details of our International Training Services please contact David Powles on 0870-197-5575 ( david.powles@lloydsbritish.com )
26th August 2011
Lloyds British Testing has a long and successful history working with some of the leading companies in Eire and Northern Ireland, helping employers implement the highest standards of safe operating practices.
Two of these companies In Ireland are Shore Control , are one of the Islands leading notified bodies for Inspection Services and Murphy’s International , the much respected civil engineering company .
Lloyds British Training is working closely with both Shore and Murphy’s again, to ensure that their employees are trained to the same high standards as are adopted in the UK, to ensure uniformity in inspection standards and on-site safety when undertaking Third Party inspections and ensuring that lifting operations are planned and carried out correctly and safely.
Steve Downing, Training Director for Lloyds British said "The Irish Republic and Northern Ireland are very much part of our home market and we are able to work closely with our client base due to our understanding of the differences of statutory duty and the process of enforcement, which differs from country to country around the world.
Without doubt, our ability to operate across many different borders enables The Lloyds British Group to be at the leading edge of work place safety, where ever required in the world "
For further details of how Lloyds British Training Services can make a positive contribution to the safety of your work force please contact Steve Downing Training and Safety Director on steve.downing@lloydsbritish.com
Two of these companies In Ireland are Shore Control , are one of the Islands leading notified bodies for Inspection Services and Murphy’s International , the much respected civil engineering company .
Lloyds British Training is working closely with both Shore and Murphy’s again, to ensure that their employees are trained to the same high standards as are adopted in the UK, to ensure uniformity in inspection standards and on-site safety when undertaking Third Party inspections and ensuring that lifting operations are planned and carried out correctly and safely.
Steve Downing, Training Director for Lloyds British said "The Irish Republic and Northern Ireland are very much part of our home market and we are able to work closely with our client base due to our understanding of the differences of statutory duty and the process of enforcement, which differs from country to country around the world.
Without doubt, our ability to operate across many different borders enables The Lloyds British Group to be at the leading edge of work place safety, where ever required in the world "
For further details of how Lloyds British Training Services can make a positive contribution to the safety of your work force please contact Steve Downing Training and Safety Director on steve.downing@lloydsbritish.com
19th August 2011

The Engineering Services Division of Lloyds British Testing completed the proof load testing and certification of a newly designed bridge bearing manufactured locally in the North East.
Due to a tight deadline for installation, Lloyds British Testing designed and manufactured a bespoke test rig over a weekend to enable the test to be complete on the Monday morning.
The test was completed with the use of specialist calibrated hydraulic equipment.
Dave Johnson, Engineer Services Manager said “Having a wide range of in house resource within the Lloyds British Group enables us to complete complex work on time, minimises the risk to our customers and ensures Lloyds are in total control of projects we undertake from start to finish.”
Due to a tight deadline for installation, Lloyds British Testing designed and manufactured a bespoke test rig over a weekend to enable the test to be complete on the Monday morning.
The test was completed with the use of specialist calibrated hydraulic equipment.
Dave Johnson, Engineer Services Manager said “Having a wide range of in house resource within the Lloyds British Group enables us to complete complex work on time, minimises the risk to our customers and ensures Lloyds are in total control of projects we undertake from start to finish.”
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