Catch it, bin it….have lots of waste to dispose of……

Have you considered the extra waste likely to be generated by the additional cleaning you are planning post lockdown? Have you thought of how to keep this to a minimum? Have you contacted your waste disposal service provider to find out whether they require any special disposal measures to be taken? This could be as […]

How DO you clean?

What are your equipment cleaning procedures? Do they go further into detail than ‘wipe down equipment’? Having and implementing a written method statement for ‘how’ to clean keeps your processes consistent, uniform and ensures an efficient system. Communicating this is, as always, is key. Creating posters, leaving a written procedure on a whiteboard, creating a […]

Of COSHH you have to label things….

Have you bought chemicals such as disinfectant, sanitiser and other cleaning solutions in bulk? Do you intend to decant them into smaller containers, such as spray bottles? Did you know that any containers you use for those chemicals should be correctly labelled to identify the product inside? Having chemicals in containers which are not labelled […]

Fire away!!!

What should a comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment include? Detailed analysis/information related to: ✅ Building size & construction✅ User and occupancy profiles, including vulnerable groups✅ Potential fuel and ignition sources✅ Alarm system details✅ Fire fighting equipment details✅ Escape route and assembly points✅ Signage and training✅ Maintenance and records Ideally there will also be other linked documents […]

Review and re-new…

✅ Indemnification/release of liability criteria for remote programming and/or online sessions.✅ GDPR permission for entry of client data into Accident and Near Miss books.✅ CCTV release.✅ Photo/video release and opt-in or out options.✅ E-cigarette use✅ Swimming ability How often do you review your Risk Management documentation? In most situations, an annual review should be conducted […]

Brush up those qualifications!

Are your essential training qualifications are up to date? There are numerous online options to brush up on your First Aid, CPR and AED (although practical experience is also necessary when you can!) There are also many Fire Marshal courses out there – it is essential to have one member of staff who is a […]