This month we’ve chosen the Construction sector as our consultancy focus and answer a number of regularly asked questions on the topic “What are the CDM regulations” Small builders are those at most risk of injury and ill health on construction sites and...
In recent years’ the number of children attending education settings with a variety of medication needs has increased. Acorn understands that medication training needs to take into consideration not only the needs of the child but also those of the staff team and...
“How many first aiders do I need?”, “Do my first aiders need the one day course or the three day course?” or “How many first aid kits do I need?” are questions we are often asked by employers. However there is not a definitive...
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...
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old and was revised on 3 March 2017 and came into force on 3 April 2017. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow...
Do you regularly find items missing from your first aid kits? A few weeks ago I cut myself in the office and went to the first aid kit for a plaster, we are a fairly low risk office environment so imagine my surprise when there was not one plaster to be found. There...