The Upkept Ledger
Plain answers to the questions operators actually ask.
No jargon, no fluff. Straight answers on UK food hygiene, fire safety and health and safety, written by the people who make the documents and checked against the real rules.
Health and safety
Any premises with a water system
Do small businesses need to control legionella?
Whether small UK businesses have legal duties around legionella, what a legionella risk assessment involves, and the simple controls that keep most premises safe.
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What accidents do I have to report to the HSE (RIDDOR)?
Which workplace accidents and injuries must be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR, the deadlines for reporting, and how long to keep the records.
ReadAny workplace
What is a COSHH assessment, and does my business need one?
A clear guide to COSHH assessments for small UK businesses, what counts as a hazardous substance, when you legally need one, and what it must cover.
ReadFood hygiene
Cafes and restaurants
Do UK cafes and restaurants need a fridge temperature log?
Whether UK food businesses are legally required to keep a fridge and freezer temperature log, what the law actually says, and how to do it in two minutes a day.
ReadCafes and food businesses
Food hygiene for small UK food businesses: the complete guide
A clear guide to UK food hygiene for cafes, takeaways and small food businesses, registration, your food safety management system, temperature control, allergens, cleaning and the records that prove it.
ReadCafes and restaurants
Natasha's Law: what allergen rules apply to a small cafe?
A clear guide to UK allergen law for small cafes, what Natasha's Law changed, the 14 allergens you must know, and what you have to tell customers.
ReadFire safety
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