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Evacuation Chairs: Ensuring Safe Emergency Evacuations for All

Evacuation Chairs: Ensuring Safe Emergency Evacuations for All

According to data from the Labour Force and Annual Population surveys produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 4.9m disabled people in employment in the UK from July to September 2022, accounting for roughly 15% of the UK workforce during the period. With such a significant portion of the UK workforce comprised […]

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Carbon Monoxide Alarms & Upcoming Changes to Regulations

Carbon Monoxide Alarms & Upcoming Changes to Regulations

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless, odourless, non-irritating gas produced as a by-product during incomplete combustion of fuels due to there being insufficient oxygen present. Complete combustion occurs when sufficient oxygen is present and leads to the production of carbon dioxide. Most combustion processes (natural or man-made) produce some Carbon Monoxide. We review the […]

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Passenger Lift Safety | Lifting Equipment Guidance

Passenger Lift Safety | Lifting Equipment Guidance

If you look across the skyline of most major UK cities, you are likely to see a number of tall standing cranes. This an indication that major construction activities are taking place.  These large pieces of work equipment are subject to the requirements of very important H&S Regulations, would you be surprised therefore to learn […]

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Health and Safety Legislation Update | April 2022

Health and Safety Legislation Update | April 2022

We review recent health and safety legislation updates which came into force earlier this month, and provide essential guidance and advice. Helping you to protect your business, and keep your employees and customers safe. Health and Safety Legislation & Covid-19 On the 1 April 2022, the Government removed all remaining restrictions and introduced guidance on […]

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Fire Door Retainer | Dorgard | A Fire Door Safety Guide

Fire Door Retainer | Dorgard | A Fire Door Safety Guide

We review the key role of a fire door retainer as part of your fire safety measures, and provide practical guidance about the 2015 Code of Practice for the operation of fire protection measures. Dorgard Fire Door Retainer Guidance Can the Dorgard Fire Door Retainer operate at only one decibel level? Dorgard’s react to a […]

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CQC Inspections Planned for 2022

CQC Inspections Planned for 2022

Following a recent announcement about increased CQC inspections, if you are a new registered company or a provider stuck on the ‘Requires Improvement’ rating, the CQC may be about to pay you a visit. The CQC have made it very clear that they do not intend to carry out a programme of ‘Routine frequency-based’ inspections, […]

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Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021

Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021

The aim of this article is to provide guidance on the Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021, coming into force on the 6 April 2022. We will address how this legislation will affect businesses, and the key requirements organisations need to understand to comply with the new calorie labelling regulations. Public Health […]

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Highway Code Rule Changes 2022

Highway Code Rule Changes 2022

2022 brings a whole host of new road laws to UK drivers – including stricter phone rules and updates to the Highway Code. Before you next get behind the wheel, it is worth refreshing your driving knowledge to help you avoid getting hit with a fine or some unwanted points on your license. Highway Code […]

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