Health & Safety

Introduction From time to time accidents occur in the workplace regardless of environment. First Aid, as the name suggests, is that first point of contact, the first person to aid…

  Introduction Electricity has become an essential part of our lives as it powers most of the everyday things we use, and yet if poorly managed, it can have devastating…

Outdoor Health and Safety – Introduction As the nights draw in and winter approaches, this is a busy time for maintenance works. Most care homes have a garden area giving…

Health and social care settings can be fraught with competing priorities. Ensuring that staff are up to speed with developments in the home is essential for its smooth running. Having…

Introduction As summer draws to a close, nights draw in and the temperature lowers, we turn to our radiators and fires to keep warm. Gas fuel is an efficient way…

Introduction Most care homes have staircases between the various building levels. Whilst some residents may be mobile enough to use staircases, most will use a passenger lift either by themselves…

Introduction Health and Social Care is a highly complex business with lots of competing interests, the need to juggle many balls in the air at the same time. Ensuring that…

Introduction Being in control of contractors and materials they use is essential in ensuring buildings are safe and secure. Pre-tender documentation should specify what is used and any EN compliance…