Water Quality Regulation Under Lockdown
- 22 June 2020
The Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland (DWQR) is open for business, although as with all of us – under very different conditions than we were used to. DWQR is the title of the Regulator herself: Sue Petch, who is independent of Scottish Ministers and is responsible for the scrutiny of the water company in […]
Community Training – COVID-19
- 22 June 2020
The Institute has put in temporary measures to permit Approved Training Centres to deliver courses by remote learning by the use of live virtual training. Some courses are also available by eLearning. Even although Scotland appears to moving towards Phase 2 of the ‘exit of lock-down’ strategy, remote learning continues to be permitted by the […]
EHOs take a central role in the delivery of Scottish Government’s Test and Protect approach
- 22 June 2020
Environmental Health Officer’s around Scotland have now begun their role as contact tracers for Test and Protect- Scotland’s approach to implemented the “test, trace, isolate support” strategy. Since 28 May 2020, once an individual receives a positive result, a team of contact tracers will then gather details on individuals who have been in contact with […]
Food Standard’s Scotland updates their guidance for FBOs and their employees
- 20 June 2020
Food Standard’s Scotland have updated their COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and Their Employees on 19 June. The update includes further clarification on the use of PPE, face masks and face coverings and fitness to work policy.
Scottish Government pauses the introduction on the bill for HFSS food promotions restrictions
- 15 June 2020
The Scottish Government has decided to pause plans to limit the way foods high in fat, sugar or salt can be promoted in the country and will not be taking forward the Restricting Food Promotions Bill. In September last year, the government pledged to bring the Bill on Restricting Foods Promotions forward before the end of […]
HSE Safety Alert issued: Use of face masks designated KN95
- 15 June 2020
HSE has issued a safety alert about the poor quality of face masks claiming to be KN95. A substantial number of face masks, claiming to be of a KN95 standard, provide an inadequate level of protection and are likely to be poor quality products accompanied by fake or fraudulent paperwork. These face masks may also be known as […]
CPD Activity with Open University OpenLearn
- 12 June 2020
OpenLearn is a free learning platform, delivered by The Open University as part of its Royal Charter commitment to support the wellbeing of the community. OpenLearn delivers bite-sized learning experiences designed to fit easily into daily life. Content covers a wide range of subjects, with many of the free courses being adapted extractions from OU modules. […]
CPD Activity with Environment Analyst
- 12 June 2020
As part of their Brownfield Summit 2020, Environment Analyst have made a large selection of presentations available on demand to watch anytime. These include expert talks on ground gas risk assessment, gas protection, installation and verification, groundwater risk assessment and remediation, and data collection and analysis. https://www.brownfieldsummit.com/book-now Environment Analyst also provides a number of free […]
Maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 12 June 2020
It is recognised that face to face training courses, meetings and events are not currently being held, and may not be, for the rest of 2020. Members are reminded that CPD needn’t involve attending an event ‘in person’ and can be online learning (with many courses available free of charge), ‘on the job’ learning, attendance […]
NHS Inform Website – Keep up to date with guidance regarding Coronavirus
- 8 June 2020
The NHS Inform website has been updated with guidance regarding Coronavirus and includes information on contact tracing and healthy living, including around diet and exercise, stopping smoking, alcohol misuse. It also includes information on Coronavirus in a number of different languages.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer work places joint statement
- 1 June 2020
The Scottish Government, Police Scotland, Health and Safety Executive and local authorities have produced a joint statement on safe workplaces. The statement’s message is that by employers, workers, unions and regulatory bodies working together can create safe workplaces for all. Environmental Health teams in Local Authorities with their expertise in health and safety and public health […]
Food Standards Scotland – Updated Guidance on COVID-19 for Food Businesses
- 1 June 2020
Food Standards Scotland have updated their guidance for food business operators (FBOs). The update takes account of revisions in public health advice and feedback from industry, Scottish Government and Trade Unions. The guidance package now also includes a new risk assessment tool and checklist to support FBOs in identifying and the measures they need to implement […]
