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Health and Safety

03/08/2023

Allergen Control, Auditing, Detectable Products, Equipment Upkeep, First Aid, Fish, Food Labelling, Food Safety, Fruit and Vegetables, Health & Safety, Hygiene, Meat Processing, Protective Workwear, Supplier Approval

Why food businesses should start preparing for Christmas manufacturing now

Christmas is a peak season for food businesses of all kinds, from manufacturers to breweries. Whether you are producing, storing, packaging or distributing food and drink, you need to ensure that you have the right equipment, ingredients and supplies to meet the high demand and expectations of your customers. But why should you start preparing for Christmas manufacturing now, when it is still months away? Here are some good reasons to get ahead of the game and plan your Christmas manufacturing in advance. Ensure health and safety compliance One of... Read More

10/07/2023

Detectable Products, Food Safety, Health & Safety, Hygiene

Milwaukee: Why this brand should be your go to for measuring and monitoring parameters

If you are looking for reliable and affordable products for measuring and monitoring various parameters in your food business, you may have come across a number of brands including Milwaukee. Milwaukee has an outstanding range of instruments, such as chlorine testers, refractometers, photometers, pH probes, thermometers, and more.

09/05/2023

Allergen Control, Colour Coding, Food Safety, Legislation, Protective Workwear

Allergen Testing: Why is it vital for Food Businesses?

Food businesses have a legal and moral responsibility to prevent allergic reactions and protect customer health with allergen testing. The responsibility also lies throughout the supply chain from companies storing raw ingredients, manufacturing, labelling and packaging, and transportation. It involves providing accurate allergen information and following best practice for handling allergens. Failure to do so can result in fines, legal action, loss of reputation and customer trust. Food allergies are a serious health issue that affects millions of people around the world. According to the Food Standards Agency, there are... Read More

24/04/2023

Equipment Upkeep, Food Safety, Health & Safety, Hygiene, Thermometer Verfication

The importance of Calibration for food equipment

Calibration plays an essential role in ensuring the quality and safety of food products provided by the food industry. It is a process of adjusting or verifying the accuracy of measuring and testing instruments, to ensure that they provide reliable results. Calibration is necessary for a range of instruments and equipment used in the food industry, including temperature probes, pH meters, and scales. Measure food temperature Temperature control is a vital element of food safety in the food industry. Temperature probes are used to measure the temperature of food during... Read More

23/02/2023

Detectable Products, Health & Safety

PH buffer solutions: your complete guide

PH buffer solutions are also known as pH buffer or hydrogen ion buffer. They go hand in hand with a pH metre which measures the acidity and alkalinity (in other words, the pH level) of a liquid. PH buffer solutions help stabilise its pH level for industries where it is critical to achieve a consistent pH level. PH levels are measured in a wide range of industries, including: water and wastewater treatment, chemical production, agriculture research and production, environmental monitoring, chemical and life sciences research, biochemical and pharmaceutical research, food... Read More

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20/05/2022

Health & Safety, Legislation, Protective Workwear

Cold Stress at Work: Causes, Signs & Prevention

Whether you work in a chiller unit or in construction, you must familiarise yourself with the concept of cold stress, its symptoms, and how to effectively prevent it. We’ve put together this comprehensive guide with practical tips, information on legal requirements from the HSE, and more, to help you navigate the risks of working in low-temperature conditions. What is Cold Stress? “Stress” can be defined as the pressure or strain which results from facing demanding or adverse circumstances. Cold stress, in particular, occurs when the skin’s temperature – and eventually... Read More

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04/01/2019

Protective Workwear

New Products: FlexiTog Thermal Workwear

The FlexiTog workwear has always been one of our most popular ranges, offering warmth, breathability and durability for those working in chilled or freezing environments. FlexiTog have recently introduced a number of upgrades to their classic collection range as well as introducing the new Endurance Drive range, ideal for forklift drivers. Endurance Drive The Endurance drive collection uses new technology for maximum warmth and comfort – perfect for forklift drivers. As the activity rate is low when sitting for long periods, the thermal and breathability properties of the products within this range have been... Read More

Health & Safety

Safety within the Workplace – Forklift Trucks

Safety within the Workplace – Forklift Trucks Forklift trucks and other types of lift trucks are involved in around a quarter of all workplace transport related accidents/incidents. These accidents/incidents can often be put down to poor supervision and lack of training. As an employer, you have numerous duties under various health and safety laws to ensure the safety of anyone affected by what you do (including employees and members of the public). Employees and the self-employed also have duties to look after their own health and safety and that of... Read More

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