Making changes to your personal life to reduce waste is relatively easy. You can layer up to avoid using the heating, ride your bike instead of taking the car, and buy loose vegetables to reduce plastic waste, all of which…
What Is Global Handwashing Day?
October 15th is Global Handwashing Day. Pioneered by the Global Handwashing Partnership, it is a worldwide advocacy day that aims to increase awareness about the role handwashing with soap plays as an affordable, effective method of disease prevention. By building…
Vacant Commercial Property Maintenance
Commerical properties need maintenance – whether or not they are occupied with tenants. Although it may seem like an empty property means less work, if it’s unattended for months on end, it could fall into disrepair. During the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Workplace Safety Inspection & Becoming Covid-19 Secure
Workplace safety inspections are an important part of good health and safety in the workplace. They ensure that the workplace is operating safely, according to legislation put out by HSE. Inspections are an important proactive measure – identifying potential problems…
Disposing of Sharps and Needles
Needles and sharps are dangerous: not just because of their pointed edges, but because of the risk of infection that comes with contaminated sharps. Sharps injuries account for 17% of accidents to NHS staff – the second most common injury…
Sanitiser Effectiveness
How Does Disinfectant Work? Since the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the way that we clean has drastically changed and it’s likely that our cleaning routines will be affected going forward too. Most people are used to using cleaning chemicals in…
Veterinary Waste Disposal Guidelines
Hazardous Waste Regulations are the rules that govern how waste is managed in the UK. Whether you are a member of the public, a business, hospital, school or even a veterinary practice, your waste disposal is managed by these regulations.…
Plastic-Free July Facts
Plastic-Free July – we can take this as an opportunity to reflect on the amount of plastic we use in our everyday lives. Plastic is a great material as it is lightweight, durable and malleable, making it able to serve…
Hand Dryers Vs Paper Towels
Why paper towels must be your new norm If you gravitate towards using a hot air hand dryer after washing your hands in a public washroom, please read on! You might think twice after discovering that warm and jet air…
Are Sanitary Bins A Legal Requirement In The Workplace?
As set out by the Environmental Act, it is a legal requirement to provide staff with a hygienic place to dispose of sanitary waste in workplace bathrooms. It is also vital in maintaining a clean and pleasant bathroom for everybody.…