05/09/2023
Ensuring employees have the necessary health and safety training is crucial. Understand the law and types of training you should consider.
03/08/2023
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
09/05/2023
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
20/05/2022
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
21/07/2021
If you’re an employer, you have legal duties concerning both the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) where there is a health & safety risk which can’t be adequately controlled by other means. In some cases, PPE should be of durable quality to ensure it offers long-lasting protection. In other situations, however, you should opt for using disposable workwear. Disposable protective clothing (such as disposable coveralls or gloves) is designed to be worn only once. This type of garment can be very useful when: You want to prevent... Read More
04/01/2019
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
Our Alsico workwear range is a fantastic addition for companies looking to improve the quality and durability of their workwear range. For businesses within the food industry, we have a selection of food safe garments that comply with guidelines such as BRC and SALSA. A food safety requirement for garments is to have no external pockets, this is to remove the risk of any items falling out of pockets and contaminating the product. We have recently introduced a selection of new colours to the Lab Coat without pockets and the Food Trade Trousers... Read More
Working in low temperatures can create significant risk to employee health, short term and long term. If you are frequently exposed to cold temperatures at work, it is vital that you enlist appropriate workwear to keep you warm and safe. Just an hour or two’s exposure to cold temperatures can cause health issues such as swelling and soreness. These symptoms can worsen if exposure to cold continues. For those working in wet or damp cold conditions are at a greater health risk. If employees find that their feet are consistently... Read More
When the weather finally starts to heat up in Britain it can be a bit of a shock to the system. Suddenly we’re all shedding our coats an jumpers and whipping out the shorts and t shirts to bask in the heat. Unfortunately for those that work outside, the arrival of the summer heat can cause a great deal of discomfort, especially if your job requires you to wear substantial protective gear. The temptation to ditch protective workwear can create significant risk to employees that do so. It is essential... Read More
