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In the news this week: A BBC investigation has found that consumers are being exposed to an increased risk of food poisoning because of delays in food hygiene inspections. Analysis shows one in five restaurants and takeaways had not been seen by food inspectors for more than two years. Environmental

In the news this week: HSQC is publicly committed to achieving Net Zero carbon neutrality by 2050. As an environmentally conscious business we are working towards the following targets: Using ULEZ compliant vehicles, with the ambition of being electric-only by 2030. Using public transport for travel where practicable. Maintaining Working

In the news this week: Friday 7 June is World Food Safety Day 2024. One in ten people worldwide fall ill from consuming contaminated food each year. Over 200 diseases are caused by eating contaminated food. 40% of the foodborne disease burden is carried by children under 5. Governments, food

Are you a graduate or someone with a passion for health and safety? HSQC is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing Health & Safety Team. We are seeking graduates and suitably qualified individuals to join us as a student Commercial & Industrial Hygiene Technician. You will be enrolled on

In the news this week: April is stress awareness month.  The Health and Safety Executive has launched a campaign to tackle stress in the workplace. Read through the five steps in the full article below to see if your business is complying. Mental health is costing the UK economy a

In the news this week: Rats and cockroaches have been identified inside English hospitals. Do you have pests in your hospital setting? There are many potential hygiene issues.  What happens if these pests enter kitchen or food preparation areas of the hospital? For support with cost effective solutions to deal

A recent hotel stay for one of our consultants! What are the potential health and safety hazards which come to mind? Which controls could be in place to negate the hazard? Has your hotel business got the correct documentation in place regarding windows? If you need advice regarding the safety

Regular queries come up during audit visits relating to the proper usage of electric flying insect killers. Do they work? Where should they be placed? How often should they be cleaned? Should they be kept on at all times, even through a cost of living crisis? What is the best

In the news this week: There is an ongoing discussion about food labelling in the UK: when is it misleading, and are new proposals draconian? Are you confident about the correct labelling of milk, cheese and dairy products in your business? HSQC can support your operation and offer advice on