Got milk?
Do you have on-site coffee facilities?What do you do with left over/waste milk? Pouring milk (or any other dairy product) down the drain is a criminal offence for businesses in the UK, carrying a fine or even a prison sentence in extreme circumstances. Milk is a highly polluting substance and as such is classed as […]
How big is your toilet?
Sanitary conveniences in buildings other than dwellings need to adequately provide for those with disabilities. Building Regulations Part M covers the requirements in detail. In addition, the Equality Act 2010 states business have a ‘duty to make reasonable adjustment’, which can easily go above and beyond Part M. This means assessing and anticipating the needs […]
Do you know where your stopcock is?
One of the most devastating and expensive business risks is water damage, but it can be one of the simplest to mitigate against. Many CrossFit affiliates are in industrial units that can get cold. Turning your stopcock(s) off overnight, especially during winter months, can reduce the risk of burst pipes and subsequent water damage. So […]
What do these numbers mean?
These are EWC (European Waste Catalogue) Codes and businesses are legally required to know the right codes for their various waste streams and ensure they are used on waste documentation which is then kept on file for 2 years minimum (3 years for hazardous waste). There are over a hundred codes but these are the […]
What is this and how can it reduce business risk?
This is a fish key – used to test emergency lighting. By law, all non-domestic buildings should have emergency lighting, perform monthly tests and also perform an annual 3-hour test. Records of these tests much be kept. Any equipment found not to be working properly in these tests needs to be fixed as a matter […]
Equipment maintenance
Daily wiping of monitors is particularly essential for equipment maintenance as both sweat and chalk are corrosive substances that can cause them to stop working. Improper maintenance also invalidates warranties, meaning you won’t automatically be covered if they break. Manufacturers have their own instructions on how and what to clean with, make sure you know […]
Welcome to the Ellipsis Risk Management Blog
Here we’ll post up handy hints and tips for improving risk management and daily operations.