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Hot Tub Sampling
While the recent heatwaves have brought a dramatic increase in outdoor swimming in paddling pools and lakes this summer, many people prefer the joy of a hot tub, which can be enjoyed year-round. However, like any water system, its longevity relies upon it being well maintained and safe to use.
In order to ensure that a hot tub is clean and safe, it must undergo regular hot tub sampling, in which the water must be regularly sampled and tested.
Testing should be carried out by a UKAS-accredited laboratory and samples should be tested for…
Doubling the numbers – growing the team
Brazilian billionaire investor Jorge Paulo Lemann once said that a company’s greatest asset is its people. It’s a statement that certainly rings true here at Acorn Safety Services.
We know how vital it is to have great people in your team, in order to ensure great service and great success. All our new recruits are chosen with great care.
Over the last three years, we have more than doubled our workforce from seven to 19 people, in a drive to expand our services in order meet increased customer demand.
Growing the team
Additions to the team have…
Best Businesswomen Award nomination adds to a plethora of recognition for Zeynep
The human dynamo leading a thriving Northamptonshire health and safety consultancy has been shortlisted for the Best Businesswomen Awards 2026, adding to a plethora of recognition this year for the dedicated director.
Female powerhouse and operations director at Acorn Safety Services Zeynep Guzelkasap has been named as a finalist in the Best Female Leader category of the awards, which recognise an exceptional group of female entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals who are making a significant impact across the UK.
The nomination comes…
Team growth still Skye high
A thriving Northamptonshire health and safety consultancy continues to grow its workforce, with another new hire across two departments.
The addition of Skye Paul as a fire and health and safety consultant brings the headcount to 19 at Acorn Safety Services, with six new starters in the same number of months.
Acorn Safety provides health and safety services to businesses, charities and organisations across the UK.
The team has seen exponential growth in the past two years, doubling the workforce with strategic hires across the business model,…
Emergency Planning Duties in the UK: What Employers Must Have in Place
What emergency planning duties UK employers must meet, which emergencies to plan for, and what a workplace emergency plan needs to cover.
Potential changes ahead for RIDDOR
There is just one week left to take part in a public consultation to help shape the future of workplace incident reporting in the UK.
For the last couple of months, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - national regulator for workplace health and safety – has been inviting businesses, employers, health practitioners and industry stakeholders to have their say on regulations that underpin how work-related injuries, ill health and dangerous occurrences are reported, known as RIDDOR.
What is RIDDOR?
RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases…
Fire Risk Assessment vs Risk Assessment: What UK Employers Need to Know
Fire risk assessment vs risk assessment: how the two differ in law, scope and evidence, and why UK employers need both to satisfy fire officers and the HSE.
First ever Women in Construction award goes to dynamic director
The powerhouse female operations director at Acorn Safety Services won a brand-new award at the National Business Women's Awards 2026 on Friday (5th June).
Zeynep Guzelkasap was the first-ever recipient of the Women in Construction Award, which recognises an outstanding woman who is making a significant impact in the construction industry.
The prize, which was presented in a gala ceremony at the stylish Leonardo Royal London City Hotel, celebrates leadership, innovation, and excellence, honouring individuals who demonstrate professional…
Acorn Safety Services backs UK Small Business Week
An award-winning health and safety consultancy is offering free legionella compliance audits to SMEs nationwide in support of UK Small Business Week this week.
The awareness week, which runs from 1st to 7th June, was devised to make small businesses ‘visible, valued and actively supported’, and the gesture from Acorn Safety Services ticks all three boxes while ensuring the highest standards of workplace safety.
Last summer, Acorn Safety Services offered the free audits following a concerning increase in cases of Legionnaire’s Disease across the…
Why do businesses need health and safety training
Health and safety training is a key part of a safety management system.
Not only is it vital to equip your workforce with health and safety knowledge to protect themselves and each other, but it is detailed in UK regulations that you must provide staff with information, instruction, training and supervision as well.
Here at Acorn Safety Services, we can help you build a safety training system that supports your business and gives your staff training to the level they require, whether that be in the form of toolbox talks, safe systems of work…
No Falls Week 2026
Falls from height continue to be the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the UK. According to our Health and Safety Manager, Stevie Melvin, it has been that way for decades, since health and safety records began.
The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive show that 35 people lost their lives due to a fall from height in 2024/25 and a fall from height was the cause of 28% of all workplace deaths.
This is why Acorn Safety Services are supporting No Falls Week this week, which runs from 18th to 22nd May and is organised by the No…
What Triggers a New Fire Risk Assessment After Refurbishment Works?
When does a fire risk assessment after refurbishment become a legal must? Learn the significant change test, common triggers and refurbishment scenarios.
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