Ask permission…
Many gyms use photos and videos on social media of their members training in order to market themselves and raise awareness of their business. Did you know you need consent from every member featured in the video in order for you not to be in breach of Data Protection laws? Have you got explicit consent […]
What a waste…
What paperwork do you have in place for waste disposal at your business? All waste movements must be documented by means of a waste transfer note (WTN), which details the place and date of transfer, nature of the waste, the correct EWC (European Waste Catalogue) code, SIC (Standard Industry Code) of your business, the amount of […]
WEEE could use some help….
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, or WEEE, has special requirements for disposal. SEPA have produced a really useful guidance document on what to do with your WEEE (link below) – a quick google will find you corresponding guides from the environmental body in the country relevant to your business. https://www.sepa.org.uk/media/36478/weee-disposal-guidance-for-business.pdf Make sure you are disposing […]
WEEE need to manage waste…
How do you dispose of old batteries from rower/bike consoles and the like? Do you just throw them in the bin? Batteries are classed as hazardous waste. It is an offence to send hazardous waste to landfill, which if mixed in with general waste, is a likely outcome. If waste companies find hazardous waste in […]
Are you watching?
Many businesses have been voicing concerns regarding the risk of break-ins and thefts with the recent lockdowns and ongoing threats of local lockdowns. CCTV, where installed, is offering a little comfort. But if this isn’t done correctly, businesses could find they not only have images that can’t be used as evidence but may also be […]
Do you know what this is?
This is a fire call point key – it allows fire alarm tests to be carried out without the need to break the glass. Weekly Fire Alarm testing is a legal requirement. Within your Fire Safety record you should have a system to ensure all call points get tested frequently, as well as individual smoke […]
The 5 P’s…
Want to help improve the running of your affiliate and safeguard against risks? Consider these 5 Ps…….. Plan – know what you have and learn what you don’t by undertaking a gap analysis – this is the first stage of the service we offer. Prepare – put together a plan to plug the gaps Prevent […]
Incriminating evidence?
Remote auditing for clients underway today – we offer this as part of our standard service. The information you have online can reveal a lot…. #riskmanagement #auditing #socialmedia #websites #legalcompliance
Keep clear!
Are your fire extinguishers easily accessible at all times? Are they free from obstruction? Do you monitor and record your checks to ensure this is always the case? Fire Extinguishers must be available and unobstructed at all times, and should not be moved from where they are mounted on the wall or on a dedicated […]
Online presence….
Today we picked a CrossFit affiliate website from random and analysed the risks we could see that the business was taking – without even having to step through their doors. We identified the following: 1) No cookie policy/pop-up despite having a ‘contact us’ form2) No choice over opt-ins for further communications 3) Privacy policy invalid […]