Workplace Safety

The holiday season is a time of cheer, joy and celebration at the same time there in an increased risk of accidents occurring in the home. Such accidents include: food poisoning, trips and falls and accidents involving Christmas trees. Risks of fire hazards also increase at Christmas time due to increase number of hazards in the home. Back in 2002, it was estimated that 1000 people visited A&E in the UK after accidents with Christmas trees and 350 people after home accidents involving fairy lights. Follow these top tips to reduce the risks of accident in and around your home… Read more

Regulations regarding workplaces are put in place to insure the risk of work-related death, injury and ill health is significantly reduced. Accidents in many types of catering organisation are on the increase and common hazard include and are not limited to: Food Slicers Electrical faults Exposed Wires Trip hazards Oil fires No ventilation Employers must adhere to several legislation to ensure the health and safety of their employees; as can be seen below. Health and Safety at work Act 1974 Places a duty on all employers “to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work” The… Read more

The Health and Safety Regulations 1981 require all employers to not only provide but update adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and trained individuals. This ensures that in the event of an emergency it can be dealt with quickly and effectively. Accidents and illnesses can occur at any time so First Aid Supplies much be available at all times. The question of “What is adequate and appropriate for my workplace?”  will all depend on the organisation’s circumstances and needs must be assessed to ensure the right amount of supplies are accessible. Smaller organisations with a low level hazard will… Read more