Health & safety

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Catering crisis in the NHS

Catering in NHS hospitals in is crisis thanks to spiralling debts and the abandonment of the Better Hospital Food Programme. Matthew Merritt-Harrison, managing partner of Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy, examines the current state of emergency on the wards.
Posted: 13 November 2006 | 08:00

Inside kitchens: equipment for frying

From inefficient oil filtering and unhealthy contaminants to personnel hazards and responsible oil disposal, plenty of concerns confront caterers buying and using deep-fat fryers. Bruce Whitehall asks suppliers for their views on the best options for improved frying management
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Operators must be alert to all dangers

The deaths of two children in Corfu have highlighted safety concerns in the hospitality industry. Kerstin Kühn looks at other issues which must not be forgotten
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Asbestos in the building

The law on control of asbestos at work has become more stringent. Barrister Julie Barratt looks through the requirements to maintain health and safety
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

HSE warns hotels to check gas appliances

Hoteliers have been urged to ensure their gas appliances have been checked in the past year to avoid potentially poisoning guests and possible imprisonment.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Hospitality workers fear for their personal safety at work

Six out of 10 hospitality workers fear for their personal safety at work, according to a new survey.
Posted: 31 October 2006 | 16:33

Catering company fined £5,000 for wedding party food poisoning

wedding party foodA South-West of England based catering company has been fined £5,000 after guests at a wedding party were badly hit by food poisoning.
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 17:20

Making your workplace safe

Deborah WyattRegardless of your business’ size, health and safety is something that you should prioritise, especially in the leisure and catering industry, advises Deborah Wyatt of Business Link.
Posted: 24 October 2006 | 10:26

Why are we so expensive?

Peter HancockPeter Hancock, chief executive of the Pride of Britain consortium, examines the issue of costs in the UK for both guests and hoteliers.
Posted: 23 October 2006 | 08:00

Hospitality wins reprieve on gas interlock overrides

chef in kitchenThe hospitality industry has won a major concession from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) over controversial plans to ban gas interlock overrides in cooking equipment.
Posted: 20 October 2006 | 11:28

German ban on smoking in public buildings is unlikely

Brigitte Zypries, Germany's justice ministerGermany is unlikely to follow many of its European counterparts and ban smoking in public buildings, experts believe.
Posted: 16 October 2006 | 18:04

Extended opening hours may be easing drink-fuelled violence on the streets, claims chief constable

Binge drinkingExtended opening hours may be helping to reduce violence outside pubs and clubs, according to a senior police officer.
Posted: 16 October 2006 | 13:34

Scottish restaurants could do more to offer healthy meals

Claire Brown, project manager of the Healthyliving AwardScottish restaurants could do more to provide healthier options for customers, new research suggests.
Posted: 05 October 2006 | 12:52

Out of home eating not a major factor in obesity

Eating out is not a major contributory factor to Western consumers’ expanding waistlines, according to research from foodservice analysts Horizon.
Posted: 25 September 2006 | 10:33

Greek restaurant fined for 'foul smell' in kitchen

The owner of a Greek restaurant in central London has been fined £24,000 after hygiene inspectors came across a "foul smell" in his kitchen.
Posted: 20 September 2006 | 16:42

Good game, or just a cheap name-and-shame ploy?

Restaurants throughout the UK might soon have to display the results of their hygiene inspections if a London pilot scheme is successful. Chris Druce reports
Posted: 14 September 2006 | 00:00

Liverpool council seeks health labels on take-aways

Liverpool City Council has called on take-away outlets in the region to show traffic light-style labels on menus so customers can tell whether their food is healthy.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 00:00

Scores on the Doors set to become mandatory for restaurants

chef in kitchenRestaurants and other food premises could soon be forced to display their food inspection reports, whether good or bad.
Posted: 06 September 2006 | 15:27

Poll reveals where the heat was on

Temperatures might have cooled a little in the UK this week, but with July being the hottest month on record the heat has been rising in the country's kitchens.
Posted: 03 August 2006 | 14:29

Take the heat out of kitchen work

kitchenWhile Britain swelters in tarmac-melting 30°C-plus temperatures this week, staff working in kitchens have had to endure temperatures rising as high as 65°C.
Posted: 28 July 2006 | 11:09

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