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Tuesday 10th August 2010

Well done to the Hotel Du Vin and the Malmaison hotel group

In the latest CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety carried out for Hotel Du Vin and Malmaison there were 8 passes with 6 credits.

This is an excellent set of results and all those who attended commented on how they not only enjoyed the course, but got a lot of useful knowledge to use at their own hotels.

 Hotel Du VinMalmaison

Saturday 24th July 2010

IGI and Vigil launch web based auditing

We are proud to announce that our web based auditing tool ‘Audit kind’ is live.

Audit KindAfter six months of development our web based auditing tool ‘Audit kind’ is fully operational and now being used by two of our major clients Globus Travel Services and Greene King.

Designed by Linac an independent software solutions company it enables us to carryout on site audits and supplier checks in real time with instant scoring and action plans.

The interest in the system has been exceptional and it is hoped that the application will be used for existing and new clients.

For a demonstration or further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sunday 11th July 2010

IGI in Africa

IGI are pleased to announce they have formed a working partnership with LSRA based in South Africa.

LSRALSRA Directors Gert Lange and Fia Steenkamp have worked in safety and health for many years and have adopted IGIs training materials and audit formats for work throughout the African continent. Both companies have recently worked together in South Africa and are looking forward to bringing their expertise together for future projects.

Saturday 1st August 2009

Cadbury Fined £1m Over Salmonella

Cadbury has been fined £1m plus costs for selling chocolate bars contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella was found in some of the firm's products between January and March 2006 and more than a million Cadbury's chocolate bars were recalled on 23rd June.  Forty-two people became ill and three had to receive hospital treatment.

The court was told that the outbreak was caused by a leaking pipe at the Marlbrook factory and that Cadbury changed its quality testing systems, allowing Salmonella to enter its chocolate bars, to save money.

Wednesday 10th February 2010

Safe and Sound

ABTA & FTO recently have launched their new Safe and Sound training DVD based on the FTO Preferred Code of Practice.

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.

We have worked closely with IGI Limited for several years.  They have taken time to understand our requirements and we have developed together policies and training that have enhanced our high standards and enthused our colleagues.

Colin May, Trading Law Technical Manager
ASDA Wal-Mart