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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.
Have your say in HSE consultation
Acorn Safety Services is urging businesses to take part in a HSE consultation to help shape the future of workplace incident reporting in the UK.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - national regulator for workplace health and safety - is inviting businesses, employers, health practitioners and industry stakeholders to have their say on RIDDOR – the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).
Northamptonshire’s Acorn Safety Services, which provides health and safety services to businesses, charities…
Quintet hire boosts fire team line up
A talented quintet of fire risk assessors has joined the fire team ranks at our thriving Northamptonshire health and safety consultancy.
Acorn Safety Services, which provides health and safety services to businesses, charities and organisations across the UK, has taken on Farai Masawi, Jamie Tysoe, Peter Wilson and Purity Muposhi as fire risk assessment consultants at the Moulton Park base, with Simon Clarke appointed as a trainee fire risk assessor.
Farai, Peter and Purity’s roles involve conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments across a…
What a Fire Safety Enforcement Notice Means for Your Business
Received a fire safety enforcement notice? Understand the three notice types, timescales, appeal routes and remedial steps responsible persons must take.
Leasehold Fire Risk Assessment Responsibility: Who Is Legally Accountable in Residential and Mixed-Use Blocks?
Clarify leasehold fire risk assessment responsibility across freeholders, RMCs, RTM companies, managing agents, and leaseholders in residential and mixed-use blocks.
Legionella and warmer weather
As the summer months approach and we hope for warmer weather, it is important to be mindful that rising temperatures can increase the risk of legionella in water systems and storage tanks.
Legionella bacteria thrive in warm, stagnant water, typically between 20 and 45 degrees Celsius.
So as the weather heats up, so can water in tanks, pipework and unused outlets, creating the perfect environment for bacteria to multiply.
And it’s key to remember that it’s not just what’s happening inside buildings, as many water tanks are located on rooftops…
Our health and safety consultancy leader named Businessperson of the Year
The inspirational dynamo director at Acorn Safety Services was crowned Businessperson of the Year at the 2026 SME Northamptonshire Business Awards on Thursday night (23rd April).
Zeynep Guzelkasap took the title after judges agreed she shows outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination in the enterprise, as well as sound management practices.
Zeynep, who was also shortlisted in the Businesswoman of the Year category, has been integral in the exponential growth of Acorn Safety Services since she joined in January 2023.
The award-winning…
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