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'Simply Safe' is the free 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.

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Back issues of the newsletter from the last six issues 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 - January 2012

Winter vomiting bug (Norovirus) - some hints and tips on how to prevent the spread of this highly contagious virus and some simple steps to follow if you are taken ill with it.
Control of pests in the food industry - pests pose significant risks to food handling businesses, we recommend a systematic approach to pest prevention and control.
Fee for fault - our views on the HSE's plans to begin a trial phase of charging for visits and issuing letters and notices from April 2012.
Earned autonomy, what it could mean for you - we look at the advantages and disadvantages for businesses.
Recent prosecutions - two cases that illustrate the importance of pest control and work equipment safety.

Simply Safe - October 2011

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) - an update on the new FSA scheme that looks set to rival the widely adopted and well known 'Scores on the Doors'
Slips, trips and falls - do you have an STF problem? We look at some measures that could be used to reduce STFs in your business
Cutting red tape - the Government wants to cut health and safety red tape, is this a good thing or will it result in more accidents and injuries due to non-compliance?
Focus on E.coli - following guidance produced by the FSA, we've included some top tips on what you absolutely must and must not do.
RIDDOR - we await the changes to this legislation that will allow businesses more time to report accidents and incidents
Food Standards Agency survey - what do your customers think are the main food issues today?
A look at some recent food safety prosecutions we can all learn from

Simply Safe - April 2011

E. Coli 0157 - Invaluable guidance to prevent food poisoning in your premises
HSG65 Audits - Measuring your Health and Safety Systems
Selecting a Suitable Contractor and Sub-Contractor - Some tips on how to assess competency
Prosecution News - A roundup of some recent health and safety and food safety prosecutions

Simply Safe - December 2010 - Christmas Elf & Safety Special!

PSN's Twelve Top Tips when planning festive activities for your premises to ensure you stay safe and legal
Where it Didn't End With a Ho Ho Ho - recent prosecutions we can learn from
Christmas Fayre - try our recipes for spicy mulled wine or warming mulled cranberry

Simply Safe - November 2010

New Licensing Conditions - a useful summary of the two new mandatory conditions that will appear on every Premises Licence from 1 October, in addition to the three added back in April
Health & Safety News - a roundup of some of the most significant health & safety headlines in the UK and Ireland this month
Scores on the Doors Finally Launched - what you can expect from the UK National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Recent Prosecutions - lessons to be learned following the four Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order served by the FSAI on food businesses in Ireland in one month
A Noisy Christmas - with an increase in parties, functions, discos and loud music at this time of year, it's a good time to review your Noise at Work policies and procedures

Simply Safe - October 2010

Safe Maintenance -an integrated and structured approach to maintenance can promote a safe and healthy workplace
The A to Z of Food Safety - Y is for...(very) Young People
Accessible Information - how to ensure that health & safety notices can be understood by all employees including those with learning disabilities, reading difficulties or for whom English is not their first language
Trading Standards - when can foods be described as 'locally sourced' or 'regional'?