by theEHP | Mar 9, 2012 | Food Safety
According to research recently published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) nearly 17 million people suffer from stomach upsets in the UK every year, which in turn leads to about 11 million lost working days. (by Jill Taylor)
The study, the biggest of its kind for more than 10 years, was carried out by a group of organisations led by the University of Manchester and looked at the impact of all cases of infectious intestinal disease (IID), not just those linked to food. Sufferers from an IID typically exhibit symptoms of vomiting or diarrhoea, or a combination of both.
by theEHP | Mar 2, 2012 | Health & Safety
When is an ‘Accident’ Reportable; even the Health and Safety authorities can’t agree, so how can companies be expected to get it right? (By Abby Miller)
by theEHP | Feb 24, 2012 | Public Health
Over time regulators have prohibited smoking inside public spaces, increased the minimum age for tobacco sales, placed bans on tobacco advertising, imposed mandatory health warnings on packaging and, most recently, prohibited the sale of tobacco products from vending machines. Such measures have been imposed through a gradual introduction of health protection regulation. (By Michael Eade of ENcentre)
by theEHP | Feb 24, 2012 | Health & Safety
A St Helens business man has hit out at the HSE following his conviction and fine for a gas explosion at his gas supply company. [relatedPosts title=”Related Posts”] John Webster was prosecuted by HSE after he and another employee received burns to their...
by theEHP | Feb 3, 2012 | General
Digital and social technology seems to advance exponentially. People have smart phones; APPs for this and that; and a multitude of friends and business acquaintances that they have never met. We’re also all a bit more demanding and expect information and services to be available at our fingertips. What do you think people say when they are told that someone from the Council will get back to them within the next 5 working days? (By Michael Eade of ENcentre)
