As of April 2022, it has been a legal requirement that large businesses include calorie information on menus and food labels. ‘Large businesses’, in this instance, are defined as any organisation with 250 or more employees, and includes restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and anywhere else that serves food.

Calorie information must now be displayed for all food and drink items that are prepared for customers. Although this is the new standard, you can ask for menus without the calorie information if that’s what you’d prefer. 

While food laws and menu calories may seem an obvious solution to obesity in the UK, it isn’t as clear cut as you might initially think. While there are reasons that it could be beneficial, there are also plenty that suggest it won’t be. Here, we have a look at some of the pros and cons of calorie counting on restaurant and takeaway menus.

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Vandalism is a perpetual issue in the UK that involves the destruction of, or criminal damage to someone else’s property, whether it be an individual or organisation. In recent years, vandalism has been on a decline, falling at a rate faster than any other type of crime in the UK.

However, vandalism is still an issue, so here we discuss some of the ways to prevent vandalism, its effects, and why it occurs.

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Many different vehicle users share the same roads, which can sometimes make the differences between their rule set somewhat confusing to understand.

In January 2022, there were several changes implemented to the highway code that affect all road users. Many rules specifically involve cyclists, such as the change that ensures priority should be given to cyclists on roundabouts.

In light of this, this blog will refresh your memory on cycling safety, and help you understand how to manage cycling risks with signs.

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If you or your employees work with display screen equipment (DSE), safety should always be something you consider.

While the initial checks should be made as soon as the employee joins the business, regular checks should be made so that any adjustments that are made over time can be corrected, or missing equipment can be replaced.

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Inhalation is one of the most common ways for hazardous substances to enter the system. Efficient RPE and knowing when to wear it, therefore, helps to limit and prevent an array of illnesses in those who work with hazardous substances.

RPE stands for ‘Respiratory Protective Equipment’. There are many different kinds, necessary to match the requirements of the wearer and to protect them from a variety of hazards; oxygen levels can become very low when working in confined spaces, or hazardous substances can contaminate the air when working in certain industries and environments. Keep reading to discover the different kinds of RPE, and how they can protect you.

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