In the dynamic landscape of the food industry, an accident is an inherent risk that businesses must navigate.
Norovirus outbreaks in the food industry – how to avoid them
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Outbreaks can have serious consequences for the food industry, including legal action, and closure of premises.
Essential safety signs in a commercial kitchen
The commercial kitchen is the heart of any food establishment, whether it’s a restaurant, café, care home or school canteen. It’s a busy space where meals are prepared and served to customers. However, with all … Read more
17 Acronyms Everyone Working in Food Manufacturing Should Know
Acronyms are designed to simplify life, but do they? How many times have you seen a series of letters and felt like you should know what they stand for? You might work in the food … Read more
New PPE Regulations 2022: A Quick Guide
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022, also known as PPER 2022, will come into force on the 6th of April. Wondering what this means for your business? And if your responsibilities as … Read more
The NEW Salsa Standard: Brokers, Storage & Distribution
Great news: SALSA’s certification scheme is now available for those involved in the brokerage, storage and distribution of food products. Launched in June 2021, the new SALSA standard is a great certification solution for smaller … Read more
Why Are Risk Assessments Important?
It’s important for any business to conduct risk assessments to keep both people and assets protected. But how exactly are they carried out, and what does the law require you to do? In this article, … Read more
Covid-19 – We’re Here to Help.
A Guide for Restaurants The hospitality sector is the third largest employer in the UK, and one of the potential industries that will be hit hardest during this pandemic. Many of our clients are facing … Read more
Coping with Stress at Work: Tips & Advice
Feeling the pressure of work-related stress is not unusual for anyone in the workplace. All jobs can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. When work-related stress becomes chronic, it can be … Read more
Are your Health and Safety Systems in need of Review?
If neglected, Health and Safety systems can quickly become ineffective. Regular checkups need to be made to ensure systems are operating effectively to reduce the risk of an incident. A survey conducted by the Department for … Read more