Gareth Jones

LATEST ARTICLES ( 327 )

• £60,000 Health and Safety Fine for Rolls-Royce

  The auto manufacturer Rolls-Royce has reportedly been fined £60,000 for breaching health and safety regulations which led to a worker developing Carpal tunnel... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 HEALTH

• Poorly Guarded Machines Most Common Cause of Food Industry Accidents

  According to FoodManufacture.co.uk, poorly guarded machinery and equipment is one of the most common causes of injuries and accidents within the UK food and... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 HEALTH

• Edinburgh Nursing Home Criticised Over Care Standards

  A care home in Edinburgh has been criticised by the Care Inspectorate, Scotland’s equivalent of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), over poor standards of care. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 HEALTH

• Call to Put First Aid on Welsh School Curriculum

  A leading charity has called for first aid training to be included on the curriculum in Welsh schools, in order to give children the skills and knowledge they... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 HEALTH

• Food Hygiene Myths Busted

  There are lots of myths and misconceptions around about food safety, and unless you’ve been on a food hygiene training course, you may end up believing them. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 HEALTH

• Health and Safety Budget Cuts Could Be Putting Manufacturing Sector at Risk

  According to a specialist in health and safety and personal protective equipment (PPE), the government’s cuts to health and safety budgets could be putting... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 HEALTH

• Food Hygiene Ratings in Bolton Restaurants Improve

  According to the latest figures, food hygiene ratings in Bolton restaurants have improved over the last year, suggesting that more businesses are improving in... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 HEALTH

• Fire Safety Advice for Businesses – Choosing the Best Fire Escape Routes

  All businesses must have plans in place for emergencies, such as the outbreak of fire. A key part of this preparation is coming up with fire escape plans, with... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 HEALTH

• Nearly 20pc of Construction Sites Fail Latest HSE Checks

  According to the results of a month-long inspection drive by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), around one fifth (20 per cent) of construction sites are... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2013 HEALTH

• New Dental Health Resource Created for Care Homes

  A new resource aimed at improving dental health amongst care home residents has been made available for care home managers. Entitled ‘Caring for Smiles – A Guid... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2013 HEALTH

• Could Technology Be the Key to Food Safety Compliance in Food Businesses?

  Food businesses have a lot of responsibilities in relation to food hygiene. By law, they must have a food safety management system in place, which covers... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 HEALTH

• First Aid Tips – Treating Hyperventilation

  To ensure that you are fully prepared for any medical emergency, whether it happens at home, at work or out in public, it is a good idea to take a first aid... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 HEALTH

• Improvements Needed at Hemel Hempstead Care Home

  A care home in Hemel Hempstead has been told that it must make urgent improvements to its care training, standards and practices after a damning report followin... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 HEALTH

• HSE Launches New Health and Safety Guidance for Large Businesses

  In an effort to help large UK businesses and organisations understand their responsibilities in relation to health and safety, and to abide by the law, the... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 HEALTH

• Quarter of Scottish Takeaways Fail Food Hygiene Tests

  According to the findings of a recent investigation by the Sunday Express, around one in four Scottish takeaways are failing to meet legal food hygiene... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 HEALTH

• Somerton Businesses Get Fire Safety Training

  Businesses in the Somerset town of Somerton have been taking important steps to improve workplace safety standards, by sending their staff members on crucial... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 HEALTH

• Home Building Company Wins Health and Safety Awards

  The home building company Berkeley Homes, which is based in West London, has been presented with multiple health and safety prizes at the recent National... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 HEALTH

• First Aid Kit Advice Pt.3 – Knowing How to Use a First Aid Kit

  At the start of this guide (part 1 and part 2), we looked at what should be included in a first aid kit and where businesses should be looking to keep their... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 HEALTH

• First Aid Kit Advice Pt.2 – Where Should First Aid Kits Be Kept?

  Having well-stocked first aid kits and enough supplies for everyone in the workplace (see part 1 of this guide) is incredibly important. However, it is also... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 HEALTH

• First Aid Kit Advice Pt.1 – What Should Be in a First Aid Kit?

  Having adequate first aid supplies is a very important part of any workplace’s health and safety measures, but it can be difficult to work out exactly what and... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 HEALTH