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Food hygiene courses play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals working in the food industry. These courses provide essential knowledge and skills to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain correct standards of hygiene. And the great news is that we always strive to offer value for money giving everybody access to fair priced training and have additional discounts for bulk buying.

Construction health and safety documents play a vital role in ensuring the safety of workers and compliance with regulations enforced throughout the construction industry. These documents are prepared before and during construction projects, and provide essential information on potential hazards, risk assessments, emergency procedures, training plans, and other critical aspects that are put in place to improve worker safety.

In essence a manual handling awareness course is training designed to promote workplace safety. The course teaches safe techniques which refers to the process of lifting, carrying, or moving objects by hand or bodily force. Improper manual handling techniques can lead to serious injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders and strains. Therefore, it becomes crucial for individuals and organizations to be aware of proper manual handling practices in order to prevent workplace accidents.

In UK buildings constructed before 2000, there is a high probability that some materials used would contain asbestos, This is because asbestos wasn’t completely banned in the UK until 1999, and is also the reason many people book asbestos awareness courses. Even if your employer doesn’t insist that you need asbestos awareness training, it’s always a good idea to book and take an online course if you work in older housing stock. And the good news is that to book an asbestos awareness course is as easy as crossing the street.

Basic food hygiene is such a critical aspect of public health and safety as it’s there to protect customers and consumers by preventing food poisoning, sickness and disease.  The basic level 2 food hygiene course is for people who handle and prepare food and plays a crucial role in equipping individuals with the required knowledge, skills and proficiency to adhere to hygienic practices in the food industry.

Asbestos is a mineral that was once commonly used in building materials such as insulation, roofing shingles and floor tiles. This means that there is a good chance your house may contain some form of asbestos if it was built before 1999. However, asbestos is very difficult to identify, especially if you have no idea what you are looking for. In this article, HSE Docs will show you how to identify the different types of asbestos and find out whether it has an odour.

What rule should you follow for effective stock rotation? When it comes to effective stock rotation, there are two main rules. The first-in, first out (FIFO) method involves selling the products that arrive first in your store. The first-expired, first-out (FEFO) approach is used to manage perishable products or those with a specific expiry date. The rule you follow will depend on the types of products you are selling.

10 Rules You Must Follow Whether you are a baker selling cupcakes from home, a restaurant chain, or you own a food van, you must follow strict food hygiene rules when running your business. But what do these include? Our health and safety experts have outlined the essentials of food hygiene in 10 easy-to-follow rules.

What is due diligence in food safety? ‘Due diligence’ is a term used legally and informally to refer to the basic practices one should undertake to reduce risks and prevent harm. If you show to have followed due processes and have been diligent with your approach to risks, then your actions will be viewed favourably from the perspective of Health and Safety Officials should something go wrong.

Running a food business might seem simple from the surface, but there are so many aspects to consider to ensure you comply with Food Standards. A big part of this is kitchen equipment. Fridges are essential to keeping foodstuffs safe, and reduce the change of cross-contamination, but do you know how to properly organise one?