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Ian Greaves from IGI and TV presenter Konnie Huq present the various aspects of safety and hygiene for hotel and leisure suppliers.

It contains all the essential information needed including; Fire Safety-Food Hygiene-Pools safety-Incident investigation and much more.

For a brief glimpse look on YouTube and search ABTA Safety where you can see a clip of the DVD.

Units will not be placed on the web site without the unit’s permission but it will act as an excellent marketing tool for suppliers who wish to show their customers how they are checked by and independent internationally recognized company and show compliance to the highest level.

Any company or supplier wishing to be included on the list should contact IGI directly.

IGI are pleased to announce a joint venture with Jeffrey International Group (JIG). The new joint venture will be named the HACCP Academy to provide training and consultancy to all food industries who wish to attain a level of excellence in the subject.

JIG have numerous interests in the food manufacturing and catering throughout the Middle East and it is hoped the new food safety section of the Company will complement their existing client portfolio.

The accident occurred at the Burford Bridge Hotel in Mickelham, Surrey.  The man, who was on his way to a wedding, fell on steps outsdie the hotel in August 2006.

An investigation by Mole Valley DC's environmental health department found there were inadequate handrails at the site, the edges of the steps were not clearly marked and were obstructed by flower pots.

The owners, MacDonald Hotels and Resorts, pleaded guilty at Dorking magistrates court on 27th July.  The fine included £10,000 for failing to protect the health and safety of the public and £2,000 for failing to carry out an adequate risk assessment.

Environmental health departments will go ahead with the five-star score system.  It has promoted a lot of media interest especially exposing food outlets with low scores.

Although some companies feel it is arbitrary and there is little opportunity to raise the scores within a 12-month period local authorities now see it as a major tool to increase hygiene standards.