Acorn Safety Services

27/08/2026

Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for all businesses to undertake in their premises.

As a minimum, a fire risk assessment should be updated annually or each time a significant change to the premises or organisation is made and regularly reviewed as part of ongoing fire safety management.

Find out what you need to know in our blog ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4soYXKO

Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for all businesses to undertake in their premises.

27/08/2026

When we carry out a risk assessment, we need to follow a COSHH Principle, which sees us removing the hazard before controlling it.

In the case of a Legionella risk assessment, this could be removing the shower head from a shower that doesn't get used before flushing it.

Find out more from Kyle...

25/08/2026

Great to be featured in the latest issue of Facilities Management UK…

Latest Issue 📰: Busy owners searching for the to dealing with workplace and ensuring without drowning in paperwork, should look no further than Acorn Compliance Antidote.
Read the full story here: https://fmuk-online.co.uk/acorn-compliance-antidote-the-health-and-safety-solution-for-busy-business-owners/
Acorn Safety Services

25/08/2026

Construction sites can change dramatically from one week to the next and fire safety arrangements need to keep pace.

As work progresses, new hazards can appear, access routes can change and different materials and activities can introduce additional risks.

That’s why regular fire safety checks are so important during a construction project, including reviewing:
🔥 Escape routes and fire points
🔥 Storage of flammable materials
🔥 Waste and housekeeping
🔥 Hot works procedures
🔥 Smoking areas

A fire risk assessment shouldn’t simply be completed and filed away. It should reflect what is actually happening on site.

Acorn Safety Services can support construction businesses with practical fire safety advice and fire risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Contact us to find out more on 01604 344626 or [email protected]

24/08/2026

Could someone in your organisation benefit from legionella awareness training?

If you’re responsible for managing water safety within your organisation, having the right knowledge and understanding is essential.

Our legionella awareness training is designed to give you and your team the confidence to identify, understand and help control the risks associated with Legionella.

The training covers:
💧 What Legionella bacteria are, where they can grow and how people can be exposed
💧The health risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease
💧 Your legal reponsibilities, including ACOP L8 and HSG274
💧 How to identify water systems and areas that may present a risk
💧 Practical control measures, including temperature control, flushing, cleaning and disinfection
💧 Monitoring, record keeping and written schemes of control
💧 The responsibilities of Duty Holders and Responsible Persons
💧 What to do if a suspected Legionella risk or non-conformity is identified

The course is suitable for duty holders and responsible persons, facilities and estates teams, landlords and building owners, health and safety professionals, maintenance teams and anyone involved in managing water systems.

Want to find out more or arrange training for your organisation?

Email Abbie Bruce at [email protected] to enquire or book.

Alternatively see https://bit.ly/48ZUyan for more information.

21/08/2026

Managing workplace health and safety can be a big responsibility.

At Acorn Safety Services, we work alongside organisations of all sizes to help them manage risk, meet their legal responsibilities and - most importantly - keep their people safe.

Our experienced health and safety consultants can support with:
✅ Health and safety policies and procedures
✅ Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
✅ Workplace audits and inspections
✅ Competent person support
✅ Advice on legislation and best practice
✅ Support following incidents or enforcement action
✅ Health and safety training

Whether you need an extra pair of hands for a specific project, regular support a few days a week or an ongoing health and safety partner, our service can be tailored around your organisation.

Find out how we can support your organisation at
https://bit.ly/4bIDtAz or send us an email to set up a chat to [email protected].

21/08/2026

Health and safety site inspections can be called a number of things depending on the site.

For example:
🔹 Site inspection
🔹 Health and safety inspection
🔹 Health and safety walk around
🔹 Hazard spotting

But why do we need them? And what do they cover?

Stevie explains...

20/08/2026

Mat, who recently joined Acorn Safety as a Legionella Consultant, is back in England this week after working on jobs in Scotland last week.

You certainly get to travel all over the UK in this job!

19/08/2026

Last week we announced that our Fire Consultant, Peter Wilson, will be speaking at the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2026.

It's great to see that the Northampton Chronicle have run a story on this, going into Peter's background and areas of specialism.

You can read the article at https://bit.ly/4hHVmp1

Inventor to speak at leading safety event

14/08/2026

Are your emergency showers and eyewash stations included in your flushing regime?

They’re there for emergencies, but because they’re rarely used, they can also be easily forgotten during routine water hygiene checks.

Need support with water hygiene, legionella risk management or reviewing your flushing regime? Get in touch with our team today on 01604 344504 or [email protected]