The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) first published their ISO 9000 family of quality management systems in 1987. What is ISO 9000? At the core of ISO 9000 are seven quality management principles. ISO 9001 sets out a series of requirements that any organisations that wishes to met the quality standards must fulfil. ISO Certified […]
All employers in all industries have a legal requirement to reduce their employees’ exposure to hazardous substances. This is all outlined in a piece of legislation known as Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). COSHH covers various substances, including many hazardous and toxic air pollutants. In this post we’ll explain what counts as a […]
You may have heard about how some areas of the UK are trialling lower speed limits in a bid to improve air quality. In September 2021, the Welsh government introduced new 50 mph zones in five locations in south and north-east Wales. National Highways have also revealed their plans for setting new 60 mph speed […]
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) can make a huge difference in preventing accidents and injuries in certain workplaces, and in preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings. Employers are responsible for providing PPE to their employees. You can find a guide to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations concerning PPE. What to Consider When […]
First launched in 2019 by Global Action Plan and Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Clean Air Hospital Framework (CAHF) is a strategy for improving air quality in and around hospitals. The aim is to create a healthier environment for staff, patients, their families, and the local community. Key Areas of the Clean Air Hospital Framework […]
If you are planning to attend the British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) 2022 Annual Conference, then come along and see our selection of top-quality surgical instruments. From Stille’s hand-crafted Swedish orthopaedic instruments, warrantied for 30 years, to Lawton’s machine engineered German instruments for breast surgery, vaginal surgery and joint replacement, we can help you […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) first published their Surgical Safety Checklist in 2010. It’s a series of five critical steps that surgical teams should perform before and after surgical procedures to reduce the risk of certain adverse events. The WHO claims that the Surgical Safety Checklist has reduced surgical complications and mortality by over 30%. […]
You have to be able to rely on your surgical instruments. The size and the function are important, but just as important is the quality of the steel. This is your essential guide to surgical steel. We’ll explore how it differs from standard stainless steel, before addressing some of the most commonly asked questions people […]
The air inside can be even more polluted than the air outside. Indoor environments can produce a number of potentially harmful pollutants. In the home, this can include dust, pet dander, and smoke particles. And unless you circulate or purify the air, all of these pollutants can linger, polluting the air you breathe in your […]
Studies show that surgical site infections (SSIs) constitute around 20% of total hospital-acquired infections. So infection prevention and control in operating theatres is essential for ensuring the safety of the patient. Sources of Infection in Operating Theatres Most SSIs occur during the operative procedure, when the patient’s wounds are still open. Sources of infection can […]