HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANISATIONS SEND OPEN LETTER TO PM FOLLOWING GRENFELL TOWER FIRE
- 14 July 2017
REHIS have shown support for an open letter signed by more than 70 organisations and individuals from the UK’s safety and health profession urging the prime minster to halt deregulation in light of the Grenfell Tower blaze. Those signing argued that the health and safety regulations have been axed as matter of principle and a […]
NATIONAL CONCERNS PROMPT HIGHLAND CHECKS ON UV TANNING EQUIPMENT
- 14 July 2017
The Highland Council, one of several local authorities in Scotland which license UV tanning salons, will be conducting an audit on all licensed premises in Highland to verify compliance with EU safety standards regarding the output of ultra violet (UV) radiation. Environmental Health Officers have become increasingly aware of concerns nationally whereby the UV bulb […]
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCOTLAND-THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE OF SCOTLAND – SUMMER 2017
- 14 July 2017
Environmental Health Scotland-The Journal of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland – Summer 2017 Contents The Chief Executive’s View Annual Environmental Health Forum 2017 President’s Welcome Implementing Health and Safety in the Wholesale/Retail Sector Presidents of the Institute IFEH News Examinations and Professional Standards Committee Annual Environmental Health Forum -Round-up Ticks and Lyme Disease […]
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCOTLAND-THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE OF SCOTLAND-SPRING 2017
- 14 July 2017
Environmental Health Scotland-The Journal of The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland-Spring 2017
“MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INCIDENTS” GUIDANCE PUBLISHED
- 10 July 2017
The NHS has published a document “Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on the Roles and Responsibilities of NHS Led Incident Management Teams”, which provides generic guidance in preparing for and managing public health incidents in collaboration with partners, especially local authorities (LA). The guidance which was first published in 2003 and then revised in […]
MOSSMORRAN FLARING – SEPA INVESTIGATION
- 10 July 2017
On 21 June, NHS Fife convened a meeting with Health Protection Scotland, SEPA and Fife Council to agree an action plan in light of concerns over flaring at Mossmorran. There have been a considerable number of complaints from the community following prolonged flaring from the complex, which is operated by Shell and Exxon Mobil. SEPA […]
ALGAL AND SHELLFISH TOXINS WARNING
- 10 July 2017
Monitoring by Environmental Health at Argyll and Bute Council has found raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins in Loch Melfort and Seil Sound. It means shellfish have toxins levels above the legally permitted levels for harvest and members of the public are asked not to harvest them. The naturally occurring toxins accumulate in molluscs […]
NEW GUIDE PUBLISHED BY SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE CHILDCARE SETTINGS
- 10 July 2017
A new guide to enhance the design of childcare provision across Scotland is now available for local authorities, private and third sector providers. "Space to Grow – Design guidance for early learning and childcare and out of school care settings” is a result of a lot of hard work by, and positive collaboration between, the […]
JUNK FOOD ADVERTS BANNED ON MEDIA AIMED AT CHILDREN
- 10 July 2017
On the 1 July, new advertising regulations came into force banning adverts for foods that are high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) on all children’s media. The new regulations, announced last December after a consultation, mean that adverts that directly or indirectly promote HFSS products cannot appear in media including websites, social media and […]
FAECAL BACTERIA FOUND IN ICE FROM MAJOR COFFEE CHAINS
- 3 July 2017
A BBC Watchdog investigation of iced water from the three major coffee chains Costa, Starbucks and Caffe Nero found faecal coliform bacteria in samples. An undercover investigation revealed that iced water obtained from high street outlets Caffè Nero, Starbucks and Costa Coffee all contained faecal coliform bacteria, with a positive test found for seven out […]
LAUNCH OF EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL APP
- 1 July 2017
A new App has been launched by East Lothian Council to help residents and visitors find information and report matters requiring environmental health action. The app which is available to download on mobile phone and other handheld devices can be used to alert the council to issues such as fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles, noise nuisance, food […]
CLIMATE CHANGE IS A THREAT TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- 20 June 2017
Climate change is a threat to environmental health On the 1 June, Donald Trump confirmed that he would withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement. The aim of this climate change pact is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2oC […]
