Work Safe Nottingham

A Nottingham City Council Community Protection Service - promoting high standards of health & safety for Nottingham citizens and businesses.

[NHS @NHSuk]

Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather.

Visit the NHS website for symptoms to look out for and what to do next.

➡️ https://t.co/rldNLiPEBJ

[Trading Standards @NottmCityTS]

Today @NottmCityTS & @RadfordRdCops seized illegal vapes and tobacco from various shops in the city. If you're selling vapes, make sure you know the law. Vapes with a tank size over 2ml (approx. 600 puffs) are illegal and must not be sold. More advice ▶️ https://t.co/bwVVbuoSUh

[Trading Standards @NottmCityTS]

Today @NottmCityTS seized illegal vapes and tobacco from a shop in Radford.
If you're selling vapes, make sure you know the law. Vapes with a tank size over 2ml (approx. 600 puffs) are illegal and must not be sold.
More advice ▶️ https://t.co/bwVVbuoSUh

[NFRS Business Safety @nottsfire_FP]

If you are a building owner or manager, you might want to take a leaf out of this elf's book & keep yourself up to date with the changes to the Fire Safety Order & the Building Safety Act 2022! These laws can protect your business from fire.📜🖋️

https://t.co/J2gAiihrWy

[Food Safe Nottingham @FoodSafeNottm]

Very important warning about this product that has been on sale in the Nottinghamshire area. Please do not eat it.

[Nottinghamshire Police @nottspolice]

Nottinghamshire Police has received reports of people feeling unwell having consumed chocolate purchased from a stall in Mansfield Market. The chocolate was purchased on Saturday 25 November 2023 and wrapped in the golden packaging pictured. https://t.co/LtnBN2Pdy0

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

We’ve added XL Bully type dogs to the list of breeds banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 🚫

From 31 December 2023, breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing them to stray will be illegal.

They will also need to be on a lead and muzzled in public.

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[Trading Standards @NottmCityTS]

The @DHSCgovuk is consulting on which procedures should be in the scope of a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Respond online to give your views on the scope of the scheme, age restrictions, and a need for qualifications 👇

https://t.co/FnDjNjYBMg

[Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Smokefree Alliance @smokefreenn]

In Nottingham City and across Nottinghamshire County, we’re committed to a #smokefreefuture.

To find out more about how we are doing this, have a look at our strategy at https://t.co/hbS3sf0qEq.

[Health and Safety Executive @H_S_E]

On World Mental Health Day, we're urging organisations to take action on work-related stress.

Working Minds provides resources and support to help manage workplace stress risks.

Find out more: https://t.co/MRd8ZrXoy0

#WorkRight #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness

[Trading Standards @NottmCityTS]

More non-compliant items seized at Goose Fair whilst out and about with @CP_Central_Hub due to labelling issues, screws missing from the battery compartment, and toys coming apart too easily.
Take a look at ROSPA Top 10 toy safety tips 👇
https://t.co/SODnlPkVKh

[Trading Standards @NottmCityTS]

NottmCityTS have been out and about at Goose Fair checking that dolls, teddy bears and various toys are safe.

We have seized a number of toy swords due to the battery compartment not being secure.

[Trading Standards @NottmCityTS]

It’s essential to stay aware of vital gas safety advice as we go into the winter months. Look for signs of unsafe gas appliances, such as a lazy yellow flame, boiler errors, and uncommon noises. Find out more at https://t.co/auigf1Vx5U. #GSW23 #GasSafetyWeek

[Work Safe Nottingham @WorkSafeNottm]

Ensure your gas appliances are checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Unchecked gas appliances may increase the risk of CO poisoning, gas leaks, fires and explosions. Don't leave it to chance.
For safety tips visit https://t.co/mqafMCMHTl #GSW23 #GasSafetyWeek

[Work Safe Nottingham @WorkSafeNottm]

Gas Safety Week 2023 is here! This year celebrates the diversity of the 152,000 Gas Safe engineers and the essential role that they play in keeping the nation gas safe.
For tips to stay gas safe, visit https://t.co/occ2p1OSlO #GSW23 #GasSafetyWeek

[Health and Safety Executive @H_S_E]

An amber heat-health alert has been issued for most of England❗

We are calling on employers to ensure their workers are protected during periods of extreme hot weather

Find out more: https://t.co/BHulyXdtt1

[Work Safe Nottingham @WorkSafeNottm]

🔥⚠️We’re supporting Gas Safety Week, are you? Pledge your support and be part of the campaign to help keep the nation gas safe. https://t.co/6MruFs80rF #GSW23 #GasSafetyWeek

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

OPSS intervenes following gas hob safety issue: https://t.co/5ySSLgDrRd

[Trading Standards @NottmCityTS]

Following a joint investigation with Notts Police and Trading Standards a gang of criminals involved in ID Fraud, Money Laundering and Illegal Tobacco were tried at Nottingham Crown Court, on the 27/07/2023 the ring leader Pshtewan Hedban was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison.

[Food Safe Nottingham @FoodSafeNottm]

Essential hygiene advice! Washing hands regularly really makes a difference to reduce risk of infection.