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New Fire Safety Regulations in England

If you are responsible for fire safety in a building you need to be aware of recent changes in the regulations. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report, some important revisions to the existing fire safety regulations came into force in England on 23 January 2023.  These mainly impact multi-occupied residential buildings that have at least five storeys o...

Safety Signage in the Catering Sector

We look at the unique safety signage requirements of the catering sector, part of the broader hospitality and catering industry. This includes hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, pubs and clubs. * A High-Risk Sector for Workplace Injuries * According to UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics for the period 2019-2021, the accommodation and food service...

Health and Safety Signage in the Workplace

All employers have a fundamental responsibility for keeping their staff safe at work. The regulations require employers to ensure that “safety signs are provided (or are in place) and maintained in circumstances where there is a significant risk to health and safety that has not been removed or controlled by other methods.” *We look at the responsibilities of employers f...

Marine Safety Signage

* Staying Compliant * Ensuring compliance with safety signage requirements in the marine sector can be challenging, as the regulations which cover this area are wide-ranging and subject to change. Whether you operate cruise ships, a fleet of super tankers, a large yacht or a small fishing boat, it’s important to stay abreast of the regulations and understand your responsib...