Safe working temperatures are important in any workplace. Many workers are unaware of what the legal maximum & minimum working temperatures might be in their workplace. Very low temperatures or very high temperatures at work can both cause discomfort and reduced productivity. Safe Working Temperatures It’s important to understand what safe working temperatures should be […]
Workplace Safety
Any business who handles, prepares, or cooks food are required to follow the procedures outlined in Food Hygiene training. It helps maintain high standards of practice meaning food can be safely consumed and keeps food preparation areas clean. If you need to know how to go get food hygiene certificates for your business, our guide […]
Working alone is becoming increasingly common as more firms introduce home working and more people decide to set-up up small, micro-businesses. It’s important that lone worker safety is considered as part of a risk assessment for any business. Our guide examines safety considerations for staff working alone, and what can be done to create a […]
The catering industry relies on safety procedures. Kitchens, whether in a works canteen or a prestigious restaurant, can be hazardous places. Our quiz looks at safety signs in the catering industry. This quiz covers many of the basic workplace health & safety signs you’d expect to see in a commercial kitchen. Use it to test […]
Laboratory health and safety hazards can be significant. There are many risks present in this type of working environment that need to be considered. Some lab hazards are minor but others can threaten lives. Laboratory Design & Health & Safety A lab should give priority to health and safety issues. Lab design, for instance, must […]
When an employee dies at work, it causes high levels of upset amongst the staff. There can be disruption to the workplace, and action that should be taken in the event of such a sad event. It’s a good idea to have an appropriate strategy in place to deal with this issue should it arise. […]
You must provide a safe and healthy environment for your employees, including people with disabilities. As well as being safe, you must also take into account their welfare needs. Certain industries such as mining or working with Hazardous Materials, for example, are covered by separate health and safety legislation but most of the advice below […]
Over a recent ten-year period, there were 30 serious reported accidents involving lawn mowers in the workplace. Two of the accidents were fatal. Lawn mower safety is vital if you are to avoid serious accidents at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also believes there were many more than 30 incidents during this time. […]
Paying keen attention to catering health and safety is vitally important in a commercial kitchen. The fast paced environment has many hazards that should be indentifed via a risk assessment. Putting measures in place to ensure you are catering safely is a key part of the duty of care that all employers must fulfil. Our […]
People at work can suffer injuries or fall ill at any time. It is important they receive immediate attention. First aid covers the arrangements that should be made to ensure that happens. It can prevent minor injuries becoming major ones and can even save lives. Workplace First Aid – Health & Safety Law Health and […]
