At DDS International, we specialise in providing highly effective management, consultancy and support systems for legal compliance in the UK and internationally. We take the time to learn about you ...

We are thrilled to announce our exciting new Associate Partnership with Crystal Palace Football Club. As specialists in providing highly effective management, consultancy, and support systems for ...

Most of the requirements set out in the Regulations are imposed on the Responsible Person (RP). RPs will need to be prepared ahead of the Regulations coming into force. The regulations require to take ...

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 ...

On 16 May 2022, the Fire Safety Act 2021 came into effect in England and Wales. This act is designed to improve fire safety in buildings, following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017. The act ...

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!

Manual handling, or to be accurate, incorrect manual handling, is one of the most common causes of injury at work. To try and combat manual handling problems, the Manual Handling Operations ...

Do you know how your Fire alarm system works? Are you considering a system upgrade? Is your evacuation strategy correct for your building? In the vast majority of premises with alarms installed, they ...

At DDS (International), we have a wealth of experience in negotiating the legal minefields of International legislation. We currently operate across 38 countries within Europe and further afield, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ask an employee to explain good lifting techniques. Also check there is no unnecessary manual handling. Amber: Staff able to demonstrate safe handling, but no training records found Green: Staff able ...