Archive Category: Health & Safety
September 1st 2017

Are your staff making any of these food safety mistakes?

Mistakes caused either through lack of training or an embedded culture in the kitchen need only be small to have devastating consequences on the health of diners. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has exposed the kind of serious failings taking place behind the scenes which are putting customer health at risk. The independent […]

August 30th 2017

Top 5 causes of electrical fires in homes

For all the ways we rely on electricity, we also invite the risk of fire into our properties through its everyday use. In no particular order, here are five of the most common causes of electrical fires in our homes and small commercial premises. Are you making any of these mistakes with your lights, laptops and […]

August 3rd 2017

5 trip hazards to be found in your bridal shop

It may not occur to most future brides to be wary of potential trip and slip hazards when attending a dress fitting, but despite your best efforts to make them and their guests feel welcome and comfortable, accidents can happen. While an ill-fated tumble can put a dampener on a day of wedding window shopping […]

July 31st 2017

Calls for crane safety after fatal collapse

Anyone who has worked on a construction site understands the dangers posed by moving and lifting equipment. Cranes are heavy, mechanical and require diligent maintenance to remain safe, while even the best trained operators can make mistakes. Several high profile accidents involving cranes have recently hit the headlines. In June 2017, two crane erectors were […]

July 10th 2017

Taking responsibility for fire safety

Fires in commercial and residential housing can, in the best scenario, cost money and cause disruption to people’s lives and business. In the very worst cases, as we’ve seen in London, it can cost lives. Read on to see what measures you should be looking at now to ensure the safety of those occupying your properties.