Health & Safety

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…

Introduction Who would have thought that there could be so many risks associated with water or rather what attaches itself to water? Dirty water can, if the conditions are right,…

The nature of assisting residents with mobility needs has seen a proliferation in various types of safety equipment over the years. This has been prompted by the need to reduce…

Maintaining good housekeeping is a basic requirement of any business. In health and social care, it is particularly important that managers and those with significant leadership within an organisation have…

Introduction It is all too clear what can happen if a fire starts in any building, be that an office, care home or a hospital. No stronger was the effects…

Introduction As summer fast approaches, and the temperature rises, having air to a room is one way of cooling the temperature in any health and social care home. Care homes…

Introduction For a worker faced with the prospect of visiting a service user in their own home who smokes when they don’t smoke themselves, can be unpleasant as well as…

Introduction Most health and social care services are well managed by dedicated managers and a team of professional support staff. Part of a Care Manager’s or any senior person with…