Health & Safety
Food Hygiene and food safety explained
Food hygiene applies to the everyday practices, rules and steps taken to handle, prepare and store food. These practices protect consumers from harm from the food they eat. Food safety refers to the wider system used to control food safety risks acro...
Food hygiene applies to the everyday practices, rules and steps taken to handle, prepare and store food. These practices protect consumers from harm f...
Chris Wagstaff14 August 2026
Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: The BSI's new BS 30480 standard
Disclaimer: This article contains topics that may be distressing or triggering for some readers. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts...
Chris Wagstaff14 August 2026
What is the Care Inspectorate for Scotland?
Officially known as the Care Inspectorate Scotland, the Care Inspectorate is the independent regulator of social care and social work services in Scot...
Freddie Eyre2 July 2026
Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17): A guide
The Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 are in place to legislate occupational exposure to both electromagnetic radiation and particle radiation as we...
Chris Wagstaff25 June 2026
Forklift Safety: An employer’s guide to the L117 Approved Code of Practice
L117, also known as Rider-operated lift trucks: Operator training and safe use, Approved Code of Practice, is the HSE's main guidance on forklift truc...
Chris Wagstaff18 June 2026
What is the Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW)?
The Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registers and inspects registered care services in Wales for quality and safety of care. For professional advice ta...
Freddie Eyre4 June 2026
What is The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002?
The Control of Lead at Work Regulations (CLAW) outline an employer’s duty to prevent, or in instances where this is not reasonably practicable, to con...
Chris Wagstaff14 May 2026
How To Do a Risk Assessment: A Health & Safety guide
As an employer running a small or medium-sized enterprise means juggling many responsibilities. However, keeping your team safe and protected must alw...
Freddie Eyre30 April 2026
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 28th commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work, promoting safer, healthier and more productive and cohesive working environments. The...
Chris Wagstaff27 April 2026
What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
The CQC stands for the Care Quality Commission, which is the independent regulatory body for the care sector in England only. They cover all aspects of health and care services from local authorities, independent care providers and NHS, amongst other...
The CQC stands for the Care Quality Commission, which is the independent regulatory body for the care sector in England only. They cover all aspects o...
Freddie Eyre27 November 2025