Tourism and hospitality coronavirus sector guidance updated
- 20 May 2021
The Scottish Government have made updates the Coronavirus (COVID-19): tourism and hospitality sector guidance to reflect changes in the guidance. The changes include: Background music and sound page amended to reflect the regulations. Amended the Frequently Asked Questions section on travel and accommodation to reflect the regulations. Coach tours information added. Amended the weddings chapter to include more detail on levels, capacity, […]
World Food Safety Day
- 20 May 2021
World Food Safety Day (WFSD) will be celebrated on 7 June 2021. The day aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. This year’s theme, ‘Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow’, stresses […]
WHO Europe launches new guidance on hand washing
- 20 May 2021
On 5 May 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region celebrated World Hand Hygiene Day with the launch of three improvement tools, which highlight the roles healthcare workers, infection prevention and control (IPC) experts, and hospital managers play in achieving effective hand hygiene. These tools are designed to support the transforming of IPC guidance into […]
Public Health Scotland launch Health Inequalities Learning Hub
- 19 May 2021
Public Health Scotland’s Workforce Development Team have launched the Health Inequalities Learning Hub. The Hub is a free, flexible resource for anyone that would like to increase their knowledge of health inequalities in Scotland and understanding the link between discrimination, inequality, and health Inequalities. Learners can access the learning hub here to access the resource on the Virtual […]
Food Standards Scotland has updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and their Employees
- 19 May 2021
Food Standards Scotland have updated its guidance for food business operators (FBOs) and their employees on 26 April. A summary of the changes in the update are as follows: Enhanced focus on improved ventilation across all areas of the workforce. Insertion of ventilation advice card. Deletion of non-indoor entry restrictions for takeaway establishments in level 4 lockdown […]
Food Standards Scotland’s New Five Year Strategy
- 19 May 2021
Food Standards Scotland has published its strategic ambitions for the next five years. It will focus on the issues that matter most to people in Scotland, including renewed emphasis on improving the Scottish diet and associated negative health consequences. ‘Healthy, Safe, Sustainable: Driving Scotland's Food Future’ for 2021-2026 is the organisation’s second Strategy, and realigns the […]
Scottish Government release ventilation advice cards
- 11 May 2021
The Scottish Government have released advice cards highlighting key ventilation practice within the workplace. Keeping the workplace well ventilated is vital to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep employees, customers and local communities safe. The advice card and key guidance can be found here: Ventilation Advice for Everyone at Work. With workplaces and services […]
Changes to the Governance of the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR)
- 3 May 2021
OSHCR is the only HSE-backed source of assured, independent, consultancy OSH advice and there are some changes to the way it is managed. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has taken over management of the register. This is in many respects a logical step given that a large proportion of those on the […]
Western Isles’ mild oceanic climate may help ticks thrive
- 22 April 2021
The Western Isles’ mild oceanic climate could be helping a pest to survive in places where it was not previously thought to thrive Ticks can often be encountered in woodland, but new research has found high numbers in some treeless island habitats. Lyme disease can be spread to humans from the bite of infected ticks. […]
Close contact services sector coronavirus guidance published
- 22 April 2021
The Scottish Government has published Coronavirus (COVID-19): close contact services which is for people who provide close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauticians on working safely during coronavirus. This has previously been held within the Retail Sector guidance but has now been separated to have its own guidance. The guidance has a downloadable checklist and […]
Returning to work safely as COVID restrictions are eased
- 22 April 2021
As restriction ease Environmental Health departments will be ensuring businesses across all sectors are adhering to current Coronavirus Regulations and Guidance. Officers will continue to follow 'the 4 Es' approch: Engage. Explain. Encourage. Enforce. As places reopens, businesses should ensure their workplace is safe by following the appropriate government sector advice here. In general, the following […]
Clean Air Day 2021 Resources Available
- 22 April 2021
This year’s Clean Air Day online resources for Clean Air Day 2021 have gone live ahead of the June 17 campaign. The 2021 packs enable all audiences across the UK from individuals, schools, businesses, health organisations, community groups and local authorities to demonstrate support for action on air pollution and have their say about building […]
