The types and signs of child abuse
Child abuse is one of the most shocking phenomena in modern society. As a species, our innate response is to
Legislation and policies that surround safeguarding vulnerable adults
In the UK, there’s a strong legal framework for safeguarding vulnerable adults. Working in the private care sector or most
Fire safety in schools
Every year, approximately 90,000 UK school pupils have their learning disrupted because of a fire. Fire safety in schools is
What is Salmonella poisoning?
In the last ten years, Salmonella infections have affected roughly 7000-12,000 people in the UK every year. Salmonella is a
Reducing absenteeism in the workplace
Did you know that absenteeism currently costs UK employers around £21 billion each year, with each business losing around £500
Managing conflict in the workplace
Regardless of the industry, conflict in the workplace is relatively common. One survey by CIPD and YouGov reported that a
Fire Safety in Offices – All you need to know
Office environments are very common places of employment for people in many different professions. With office environments being somewhere a
Food Hygiene Requirements in Restaurants
The importance of good food hygiene in restaurants should never be overlooked. All food handlers must be aware of food
Fire Safety in Early Years
Keeping children safe within your setting should be your main priority. As such, fire safety will play a considerable part
Food Hygiene Requirements in Takeaways
Food hygiene in takeaways is extremely important, it seems like every week we see a news story about a takeaway
Supporting Mental Health Problems in Universities
University mental health statistics make for some tough reading. In 2016, more than 15,000 first year students reported mental health
COSHH in Care Homes – All you need to know
The importance of COSHH in care homes should never be overlooked. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE),
Preparing for an Environmental Health Officer Visit (EHO)
All food businesses based in the UK are subject to food hygiene laws enforced by local authorities. Companies can be
Legionella checklist for landlords
In the UK, the law clearly states that landlords who rent out individual rooms or full properties are legally responsible
The different types of fires
There are different types of fires and they can be caused by a variety of different things and may take
Food poisoning symptoms and treatments
Each year, around one million people in the UK are affected by food poisoning. On a global scale, 1 in
PPE In Construction
The construction industry has extremely high numbers of accidents reported each year, a lot of these could be minimised with
How is RIDDOR implemented in schools?
There is legislation in place surrounding the reporting of workplace injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences, and schools are no exception.
What is a forced marriage?
A forced marriage is an instance where someone is forced to marry against their will. This is a marriage that
What are the types of honour-based violence?
Honour-based violence is a “collection of practices that are used to control the behaviour within families in order to protect
How to Identify Asbestos | What does it look like?
It is important you know how to identify asbestos. An estimated 13 people die from conditions linked to asbestos exposure
How to prevent bullying in schools
Bullying in schools is extremely common, according to the YoungMinds bullying affects over one million young people every year. Bullying
Legionnaires Disease symptoms and treatment
Legionella pneumophila Legionnaires Disease is a potentially fatal illness affecting approximately 200-250 people in the UK each year. Although this
What is Legionnaires Disease?
Legionnaires' disease, also known as legionellosis is a micro-organism known as Legionella. The HSE defines a micro-organism as “A microbiological entity,
Prevent in nurseries – All you need to know
It's a legal obligation for all nurseries and childcare settings to comply with the Prevent duty and help to protect
Food allergens for manufacturers
Over the last 50 years or so, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who have
COSHH Requirements in Schools
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is a set of regulations that were initially created in 1999. COSHH
Data protection in schools – All you need to know
Data protection in schools is a must. Schools work with an incredible amount of personal data. This includes information such
What is a Data Protection Officer? (DPO)
Over the last two decades, it’s arguable that data has overtaken oil and gold as the world’s most valuable commodity.
What is reportable under RIDDOR?
Let’s start off with the basics, RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013). It is
How to improve mental health in the workplace
Mental health problems are very common in the workplace. According to statistics, over 12% of all sick leave is attributed
What is Prevent?
Since 1st July 2015, all specified authorities have a responsibility to ensure that they demonstrate compliance to Prevent duty, with
The different food hygiene requirements in schools
Food hygiene standards, overseen by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) are a set of guidelines that help to protect
Prevent in Schools – All you need to know
In July 2015, all schools and childcare providers became bound by duty under section 26 of the Counter Terrorism and
Quiz: Test your knowledge on eating disorders
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Quiz: Test your knowledge on FGM
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Food Hygiene in Nurseries – All you need to know
Food Hygiene in Nurseries is extremely important. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) states that "You must comply with food
Natasha’s Law | What is it and how will it impact food businesses?
For England-based businesses working in the food industry, Natasha’s Law will bring essential changes to food labelling regulations as of
Quiz: Test your knowledge on safer recruitment
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How to use a FIFO Food Storage System
FIFO stands for First in, First out and using a FIFO system is the only way to manage your food
Free kitchen safety posters
It is important to have good awareness of good hygiene practices when handling food, as well as remembering the health
Spotting the signs of radicalisation
Global levels of radicalisation are rising. This is particularly prevalent in younger individuals who are vulnerable and susceptible to indoctrination.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on stress
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Fire Warden duties and responsibilities
The majority of fires that take place in the workplace are preventable. Those responsible for fire safety in the workplace
What is Occupational Health and Safety?
Occupational health and safety is the process of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of people at work. Every company
