This month we’ve chosen the Charity sector as our consultancy focus and answer the single most asked question on how health and safety legislation affects those working, or volunteering, within charities, voluntary and not for profit organisations – “We are a Charity...
Acorn Safety Supports Sarcoma Awareness Month Sarcomas are rare cancers that develop in the muscle, bone, nerves, cartilage, tendons, blood vessels and fatty and fibrous tissues. They can affect almost any part of the body, on the inside or the outside. Sarcoma is...
Since 2004 Acorn Health & Safety has been running a free, two-hour, infant and child resuscitation training session, held on a number of evenings throughout the year. These sessions are a way for us to give something back to the community whilst equipping those...
Many fires involve electricity as an ignition source, and there are a number of simple precautions that can be taken when purchasing and using electrical equipment. Make sure that electrical appliances, tools and equipment have a British or European safety mark when...
Whether you are a new and growing business or an established organisation, you are responsible for identifying hazards and managing risks within the scope of your business practices. This means you are subject to various types of health and safety and other safety...