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‘Simply Safe’ is the free monthly e-newsletter from Perry Scott Nash Associates Ltd. This invaluable bulletin contains essential information and practical guidance from our experts on topical food safety, health & safety and fire safety issues as well as vital updates on what you need to do following any changes in legislation or industry guidance.

Use the ‘Subscribe to Newsletter’ link on the left to sign up to receive a free copy of Simply Safe by email every month.

Back issues of the newsletter from the last six months can be downloaded below, older versions of the newsletter are available in the 'Newsletter Archive'. However, if you are interested in a specific topic that is not covered in any of these issues, please click on the ‘Ask the Expert‘ link on the right to email us your enquiry or call us on 01438 745771. We may have an older issue of Simply Safe that provides the information you need or be able to offer other free advice or information.

Simply Safe – September 2010

Human behaviour in fire - why is fire training so important?
A fresh approach to fire drills, some top tips to help make yours more effective
The A to Z of Food Safety - X is for...X-Contamination (Cross-Contamination)

Simply Safe – August 2010

Cellar Hoists - our notes on the recent HSE guidance on the safe operation of cellar hoists
Trading Standards - some guidance if marketing food on your menu as 'local' produce
Noise at Work Regulations - the responsibility to provide routine hearing checks for your employees
Silent Discos - a few considerations if you are planning this radical approach to controlling noise!

Simply Safe – July 2010

Drivers Warned Over Legionella Risk - something as simple as checking that your vehicle's windscreen-washer system contains screenwash can help avoid the risk of Legionnaire's disease
The A to Z of Food Safety - W is for...(Hand) Washing
Hotel Prosecuted for Fire Safety Offences - after a hotel owner was fined Ł40,000, PSN provides a useful checklist to ensure you are managing fire safety in your premises
Health and Safety Law Poster - the poster that employers are legally required to display in the workplace has changed, we talk you through what information now needs to be added to the poster

Simply Safe - June 2010 - World Cup Special

With the advent of England's participation in the World Cup business will be hoping for an increase in trade this month. PSN provides some practical guidance to ensure you don't score an own goal when it comes to safety:

Capacity - safe occupancy in your premises
Obstruction! - handling an increase in stock-holding
Defence- maintaining safe systems of work and due diligence records
Injury time - accidents and incidents
Off the bench! - prevent climbing on the furniture
TV coverage - maintaining CCTV coverage
Goals - PSN are providing a World Cup Risk Assessment template to help you achieve yours
The A to Z of Food Safety - V is for...Virus

Simply Safe – May 2010

Dealing with Foreign Object Food Complaints - the Do’s and Don’ts
The A to Z of Food Safety - U is for...Use by Dates
Don’t Let the Recession Lead to Prosecutions – a roundup of recent prosecutions
Fire Risk Assessment Reviews – an important fire safety reminder

Simply Safe – April 2010

Accident Investigation – a practical guide to fulfilling the legal requirement to carry out an investigation following any accident or incident at work
The A to Z of Food Safety - T is for...Training
Scores on the Doors – an update on recent developments in the implementation of the national food safety scheme
Pressure Vessels – safety issues surrounding pressure cookers, coffee machines, boilers, steamers and gas cylinders