by Michael Addison in Data Protection, Small Business Tips | posted:
GDPR Guide for law firms Like any legal change that so barely makes a foothold in our lives, people’s imaginations run amok and news outlets also parade the worst. So, drama over. GDPR is not Y2K. The general data protection regulations come into force on the 25th may of 2018. While the Information […]
by Michael Addison in Small Business Tips, Washrooms & Hygiene | posted:
The big three: Fist bumps, Handshakes and High Fives First things first. You should take this with a pinch of salt. Now, why not a handshake or fist bump? After all, there is scientific proof that a fist bump spreads fewer germs than a handshake. Although, a fist bump is considered unprofessional. If you […]
by Michael Addison in Cleaning & Janitorial, Health & Safety | posted:
If you want to know what absorbents and spill kits are, we prepared a guide to the legislation behind them. Click below to view the article. Spill Kit Absorbents Tutorial There are many different styles of absorbent products, to suit every size, shape, space or spill. Spill kits generally contain different variants of the following: […]
by Michael Addison in Health & Safety | posted:
Will the sugar drinks tax affect the food industry? A topic within the food and drink industry over the past couple of months has been changed with the introduction of a soft drinks industry levy. This tax applies to “drinks you produce, package, own the brand of, or bring into the UK”. Since the […]
by Michael Addison in Waste Disposal | posted:
Are you aware of GDPR? Read this first. According to a School week article “66 schools reported data breaches in 2015, including the accidental loss, theft or revealing of information”. The main culprits? Out of date IT equipment and stored data files. They recommend freeing up a staff member three times a week to dust […]
by Michael Addison in Case Studies, Health & Safety | posted:
Trust your vet is a new government-backed campaign encouraging pet owners to accept vet advice that antibiotics might not always be the only answer. Yet, the British Veterinary Association found the majority of Pet owners expect antibiotics when they visit. Why not give it then? All you need to know about Antibacterial Resistance The […]
by Michael Addison in Workplace Safety | posted:
Injuries in the workplace: Statistics The rate of employer-reported non-fatal injuries has seen a 58% reduction since 1986. While this is great news for employers and employees alike, there were still 70,116 reported cases in 2016/17. Accidents do happen after all, yet, what do you need to know if an accident happens in the workplace? […]
by Melissa McNamara in Recycling | posted:
If things continue as they are, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 In the hopes of achieving a cleaner, greener Britain, Theresa May has vowed to eliminate plastic waste by 2042. Working towards less land pollution and ocean poisoning, May insists that the UK must minimise the production of […]
by Michael Addison in Legionella, Workplace Safety | posted:
Legionella Dental Practice Did you know there were 450 confirmed UK cases of Legionella in 2017? It is debatable about the number of occurrences of Legionella within dental practices; many articles on the subject are from research articles. However, the likelihood of the disease spreading is possible. Biofilms can develop within the pipework of modern […]
by Michael Addison in Waste Disposal, Waste Management | posted:
Tomorrow starts the 2 day Easter bank holiday for UK workers. Every year the eggs seemingly get bigger and so does the packaging. Yet, all that packaging has to go somewhere. With all this frivolity; how much waste grows during the holiday? How much waste do easter eggs make? Previous research carried out by […]
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