Serving up SRSV on a plate

Article Abstract:

Small Round Structured Virus (SRSV) causes gastroenteritis which lasts for one or two days, and can be serious for the elderly or weak. It is easily spread by coughing, sneezing or from aerosol droplets from diarrhoea and sickness. The atmosphere in a confined place such as a toilet can be heavily contaminated. Kitchen staff need to remain away from work for 48 hours if they have gastroenteritis so that the kitchen is not contaminated. Hoteliers also need to inform their environmental health department about any cases of suspected food poisoning.

Health aspects, Prevention, Causes of, Viruses, Food poisoning, Gastroenteritis

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Coping without Crown Immunity in the NHS

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Prior to 1987, UK National Health Service hospitals could not be prosecuted for failing to comply with health, safety, food and hygiene legislation due to their having Crown Immunity, they could only be persuaded to improve. This immunity was removed in 1987 since when, up to Mar 1992, around 20 prosecutions have been pursued and 240 Improvement and Prohibition Notices issued. Most of the prosecutions have been due to a failure to establish safe working systems. Several health authorities have also been fined for not reporting accidents.

Laws, regulations and rules, Hospitals, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Consumer complaints

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Safety back on track?; British Rail has modernised its approach to safety management

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British Rail underwent reorganisation in Apr 1992, and is now separate entities. Government proposals for privatisation say that the service should be in two parts, network control and passenger services. Safety reviews have concentrated on a variety of aspects including staff training, train safety, dangerous cargoes and lines themselves.

Safety and security measures, United Kingdom. Railways Board

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