Safety

Protecting your premises against violence

01-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller

There are many ways publicans can protect their business, staff and reputation against violence, including CCTV, no drugs policies, stay up to date with health and safety regulations, provide extra staff training, use plastic bottles where appropriate,...

Pub companies review late-night working practices following Sarah Everard's death

18-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

While the Government has outlined a controversial pilot scheme to send plain-clothed officers into pubs and clubs, recent events have compelled a number of hospitality firms to review late shift practices on the other side of the bar.

Undercover cops – welcome support or slippery slope?

17-Mar-2021 By Ed Bedington

The proposal that undercover police are to be sent into pubs as part of a pilot women’s safety initiative is a thorny issue and far from black and white.

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Unite calls for beer safety ‘summit’ before pubs reopen

20-May-2020 By Stuart Stone

The UK and Ireland’s largest trade union Unite is calling for a drinks sector “summit” to establish how stock can be safely delivered to post-lockdown pubs.

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Scaled down social distancing ‘might just save’ pubs

14-May-2020 By Stuart Stone

While Brits were doing their best to enjoy a VE Day bank holiday weekend in lockdown, Denmark cut social distancing from two metres to one metre in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance. Could a similar step help UK pubs when the time comes...

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How will the Government’s recovery strategy affect pub staff returning to work?

12-May-2020 By Stuart Stone

The Government’s 50-page Covid-19 recovery plan states that ‘at least some’ pubs could open as early as 4 July. But what measures does it suggest could be in place to protect staff when they return to work?

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What could the Government plans mean for customers returning to pubs?

12-May-2020 By Stuart Stone

The Government has set out a 50-page plan to emerge from Covid-19 lockdown that includes advice on three distinct phases and social distancing. But what could this mean for returning pub customers?

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What could social distancing in post-pandemic pubs look like?

30-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

From potential city-wide open-air café bars to limited capacity and table-service only – how are pubs and bars across the globe planning to reopen under social distancing measures?

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How to deter crime at your closed site

31-Mar-2020 By Alice Leader

It’s a daunting prospect to work out how you can reinforce your security defences during an already uncertain and vulnerable time.

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Pubs ‘should switch to takeaways’ amid coronavirus panic

06-Mar-2020 By Alice Leader

A national provider of office space is asking food outlets – including pubs – to “step up” and switch to delivering meals to staff across its buildings over the next few months during the coronavirus outbreak.

Publican sentenced over fire safety breaches

04-Feb-2020 By Alice Leader

The owner of the Foresters Arms pub and hotel has been convicted after admitting serious breaches of fire safety law after its standards “fell far short”.

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...

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...