Wellbeing at work is something that means a lot to us at Bison Assist – so on World Mental Health Day (October 10) we want to share some useful tips we’ve picked up from the most people-friendly workplaces we visit. As…
Fire Prevention Week: Don’t risk letting it all go up in flames…
Here’s a scary statistic from the Fire and Rescue Service*: when a serious fire occurs, one business in four NEVER manages to re-open. It’s not just the potential damage to your staff, customers and premises you need to worry about –…
Looks like nothings changed – so why do I need a new risk assessment?
This is one of the most common questions our Bison experts get asked, and at first glance, it seems like a no-brainer. After all, if everything in your business premises is just the same as before, it must be just as…
Would your practice be ready if the CQC dropped by tomorrow?
Do you dread the knock on the door that means an unannounced inspection from the CQC?
Legionella risk assessment for landlords: are your tenants at risk?
Every year, hundreds of people in the UK contract Legionnaires’ disease; a lung infection so severe that around 10% of cases prove fatal. Contracting this disease isn’t unavoidable, in fact it is quite preventable if the right measures are taken to…
Fire Risk Consultancy
What do you Stand to Gain? You never think it could happen to your property, but in the UK, it happens about 20,000 times a year. We are, of course, talking about fires on commercial properties. Recovering from a fire on your…
Legionella training courses with Bison Assist
Legionnaires’ disease or Legionella is a disease that is caused by exposure to the bacterium Legionella pneumophila which is found in man-made water systems. Symptoms are very similar to pneumonia and range from cough and fever to shortness of breath and headaches. People…
Legionella training courses with Bison Assist
Who should attend these Legionella training courses? If you are responsible for a premises – no matter how big or small it is and regardless of the number of people working or residing in it – then you are responsible for…
Health and Safety courses with Bison Assist
The importance of health and safety courses It might be quite obvious, but one of the main reasons why health and safety courses and training are important is because it’s mandatory. According to The 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act,…
The importance of Legionnaires’ disease testing
Legionnaires’ disease testing – our services At Bison Assist we have developed a comprehensive system for testing Legionella which includes multiple steps. As members of the Legionella Control Association, we will provide accurate results with the help of our highly-qualified technical…