Safety

Mice and cockroach infestations force pub to close

26-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

A “serious mice and cockroach infestation” has resulted in the sudden closure of a historic pub in London.

Toddler suffers needle stab injury at Wetherspoon pub

23-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has apologised after a toddler was hurt by a discarded needle at one of its pubs in Merseyside.

Industry support for London scheme to protect women at night

27-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Night-time economy groups have committed their support to a pledge to improve women’s safety at night in London.

Christmas Safety Campaign

‘Better for businesses’: licensee launches Christmas safety campaign

20-Dec-2016 By Sara Hussein

A licensee has launched a campaign to make sure people stay safe when partying during the festive season.  

Gas safety: Safety first in the cellar

17-Apr-2009

In many a workplace, the biggest threat to life often comes from things you can't see - particularly when working in a confined space. In the...

Food poisoning: Keep risks to a minimum

13-Feb-2009

Why? Because no matter what is being prepared in the kitchen, all food carries a risk element in its supply, preparation, cooking and storage. And as...

Slips and trips cost trade millions each year

03-Mar-2008

Slips, trips and falls cost the catering and hospitality industry £31m a year, according to new figures from the Health and Safety Executive...

Legal advice: All fired up for safety changes

04-Oct-2006

The Regulatrory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on October 1 - the long-awaited legislation which was expected to simplify fire...

Pubs told: 'Watch Your Step'

27-Sep-2005

Pubs and other small firms are being urged to clean up their acts on health and safety in a new campaign.The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has...

Fire safety: Put safety first

28-Jul-2004

Next year will see a tightening up of fire safety regulations. Mike Williams of Safesmart explains everything you need to know.Licensed premises have...

How to cope with a visit from the Environmental Health Officer

22-Mar-2001

Licensees these days have to be experts in many areas, and food safety is certainly one of them. Staying within the law - and keeping your customers...