by theEHP | May 23, 2012 | British Standards, Electrical Safety, Fire, Guidance, Health & Safety, Housing, Store
BS 5266-1:2011 gives recommendations and guidance on the factors that need to be considered in the design of, and the installation and wiring of, electrical emergency escape lighting systems, in order to provide the lighting performance needed for safe movement of people in the event of the supply to normal lighting failing. It also gives recommendations for lighting in areas with fixed seating.
by theEHP | Jan 5, 2012 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Guidance, Store
NSF-CMi Limited have updated their E.coli Guidance Note. The Guidance Note, produced by Goeff Brown (Joint Managing Director), provides specific guidance to the catering and food service sector on procedures and controls to prevent E. coli infection.
by theEHP | Nov 18, 2011 | Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Store
The European Union Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity has published guidance on the occupational health and safety risks in the healthcare sector.
by Emma Williamson | Nov 10, 2011 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Guidance, Store
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published guidance on effective imported food control for local authority (LA) food services. ‘Effective imported food control’ draws on experience gained from the Agency’s programme of auditing LA imported food services.
by theEHP | Sep 15, 2011 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Guidance, Store
Clearer date labels will help shoppers save money and stop perfectly good food being thrown away, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today as Defra published new guidance for food and drink manufacturers.
by theEHP | Sep 1, 2011 | Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has published a policy overview of Legionella and legionnaires’ disease. The report ‘Legionella and legionnaires’ disease: a policy overview’ presents the regulatory framework related to Legionella and guidelines for practical application