Display Screen Equipment (DSE) risk assessments are required for all workstation users. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 aim to protect the health of people who work ...

In simple terms yes, there is no reason why you cannot complete your own fire safety risk assessment. However there are two key aspects of the legislation that you need to make sure that you cover, ...

This article contains a list of questions that our health and safety consultants ask when conducting health and safety audits. Each article shows the test, the reason for the question, possible ...

This article introduces the Fire Risk Assessment Prioritisation Tool (FRAPT), explains what it is and how to use it. FRAPT is an online tool that helps Responsible Persons (RPs) to prioritise their ...

Gas isolation valves are provided, clearly identified, and easily accessible. It should be company policy that all gas appliances are maintained and serviced by a competent Gas Safe registered ...

This article has been written to work as a reference when you are completing a health and safety workplace accident report and investigation. It is always good practice to record an accident however ...

The opening of a new store is an exciting and energetic time for the company and all team members, often new hires (apart from the store managers who usually spent a few months working alongside them!

At time of visit was defective equipment taken out of use, or action taken to prevent its use. As part of our day to day operation we use various items of specialist equipment and it is important to ...

Food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or foodborne disease) is any illness that results from eating contaminated food. Below is a guide to the 17 most common types of food poisoning. This ...

One of the many aspects of the work we do at DDS (International), is support clients with their food safety management. Although having a robust food safety management system in place will mitigate ...

These tests are carried out as part of the “Machinery, Electricity & Gas” and “Slips, Trips & Falls” sections of the health and audit. 1. Safety signage is provided in plant rooms as appropriate, e.g.

The owner of the Beach Break Cafe fish and chip shop in Brighton has been fined £21,000 for failing to comply with fire safety regulations. Brighton Magistrates Court heard how the property only had ...