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Tip of the Month: Working at Height 

Working at Height – Tips by Acorn Health and Safety Working at height remains one of the biggest cause of fatalities and major injuries in the UK. Common causes include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces. ‘Work at height’ means working in a place...

Director’s Feature: How does the sugar tax affect First Aid?

Since April 2017, Lucozade* energy has reduced the sugar content in all of their flavoured drinks by more than 50% after campaigners pressured the soft drinks industry to make drinks healthier in order to tackle obesity. This has led to revised guidelines for the...

In the News: Anaphylaxis in Schools

Anaphylaxis in Schools – Advice From Acorn Health and Safety From 1st October 2017, the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 will now allow schools in the UK to keep spare adrenaline auto injectors (AAI’s) for emergency use. So What Does This Mean for...

Fire Safety

Fire Safety & Safety Measures Guidance From Acorn Health and Safety Bristol In the past few weeks we have, understandably received a significant amount of contact regarding fire safety from customers seeking reassurance that the fire safety measures they have in...

Fire Safety Training

Employers must provide adequate fire safety training for employees, the type and extent of training should be based on the nature of an employers’ business, the type of premises and its’ use, and the expected occupancy of the building. Training requirements should...