In addition to extensive teaching guidelines, a robust school health and safety policy is essential for ensuring students and teachers alike find themselves in an optimal learning environment.
In our brief guide to school health and safety, we outline key legislation, the responsibilities of different parties in the school, and a quick school health and safety checklist. More...
Having a successful coffee shop goes beyond curating a menu of delicious treats and ensuring the atmosphere is cosy and inviting. Ticking off all the health and safety café signage requirements will help you create an environment that’s both legally compliant and safe for staff and guests alike.
Whether it’s hazard prevention, food safety, or general visitor information, making sure your coffee shop health and safety policy is followed by installing all the relevant signs is a great way to safeguard everyone’s well-being. Here are some essential signage to consider: More...
A Christmas party is a big part of everyone’s seasonal itinerary – whether it’s an office night on the tiles, friends getting together, or a family meal, it’s truly a gold mine for hospitality venues that have no doubt been preparing their stock, menus, and holiday discounts for months.
If you have a venue that hosts such events, have you ticked all the health and safety boxes in preparation for all the guests coming your way in the winter season? Here are a few essentials to consider. More...
Effectively managing workplace air pollution and minimising waste are essential elements of maintaining regulatory compliance. But the benefits go beyond that – reducing pollution and waste also helps keep your team healthier (and happier!), brings down the cost of operations, and enables you to build your public profile as an environmentally conscious company.
Below, we’ve rounded up our top suggestions for minimising waste in the workplace and protecting against pollution. More...
Understanding chemical warning signs – and what actions they require you to take – is a key part of workplace safety, especially in environments where handling hazardous materials is part of employees’ day-to-day responsibilities.
Chemical hazard classification and signage have been internationally standardised under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The system features a series of symbols designed to communicate the presence of chemicals and the risks associated with them. This can include things like flammability, toxicity, skin irritation, and environmental harm.
Despite the fact that GHS symbols were made to be easy to understand universally, a recent BMC Public Health study – which focused on Tehran hospital staff – found that employee perception and comprehension of chemical warning signs can fluctuate greatly.
These discrepancies in perception are normally due to differences in workplace practices, safety culture, and training across various organisations.More...
