Food & Drink

What is a return to work questionnaire? A return to work questionnaire is a simple medical declaration that workers complete following a bout of sickness, absence and sometimes foreign holidays. Owners of businesses have a legal responsibility to take action to avoid the risk of contaminating food. Whilst it may be relatively straightforward for a … Read more

Unnecessary workplace accidents can occur when employees do not think before they act or avoid taking precautions to prevent accidents. Keeping safety top of mind is especially important when working with potentially dangerous machinery like conveyor belts. Main Points Before you start a Conveyor:- • Inspect the area to ensure that no one is performing … Read more

Slips and trips are the most common cause of major accident in the Catering Industry. The estimated cost to society for slips, trips and falls in the workplace is in excess of £800 million according to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In simple human terms, it’s also the source of a great deal … Read more

Allergic reactions to food are on the increase across the UK. The population hasbecome more aware of the impact certain foods can have when consumed if theperson eating has a negative reaction to them.In 2006 the law was changed to acknowledge the risks that allergic reactions canhave to the individual. As a result, food businesses … Read more

According to experts, hand hygiene serves as the first line of control against anyinfection. This is seconded by the World Health Organisation, which states thatclean hands protect against infection. That being said, are you washing yourhands the right way? Main Points About 80 percent of common infectious diseases are spread by our hands. Despite this … Read more

Many species of pest are attracted to the food and shelter present in foodproduction facilities and can enter the food supply and production facilities atmany points, contaminating surfaces, materials, equipment and food products. Main Points The three main groups of pests that are encountered in food businesses are: • Rodents – rats and mice.• Insects … Read more