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Part of the infection control strategy for a work environment is to consider the role soft furnishings play in the spread and prevention of pathogenic microorganisms. Manufacturers and suppliers of…

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Every day we all use cleaning products and other hazardous substances that have the potential to damage our heath. In the…

Part two of this article covers more areas of health and safety which need to be managed to ensure a safe working and home environment for staff, residents and visitors.…

Have you ever wondered when using your keyboard what happens to the crumbs of that tasty sandwich you are eating or the droplets after you sneeze or cough? Well, it…

Worldwide, the incidence of infections increases rapidly with the cold weather, and the spread of infectious pathogens such as the influenza virus, common cold and other airborne infections are high…

In this infection control blog we will review the environmental considerations of a room. Every building is different, with different sized rooms of varying dimensions. Each room requires careful consideration…

This article will give practical guidance on health and safety in care homes in line with HSE guidance. The HSE have published HSG220 (2nd edition) on Health and Safety in…

In my previous article we reviewed the need for manual handling intervention in the workplace. Manual handling is a part of our daily lives and it would be near impossible…