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Main international shipping routes
An overview of some of the world's most important maritime trading arteries along which you can transport your goods.
Costs of ocean shipping
The main factors behind differing costs of shipping, and how different shipping operators set their prices.
How are goods carried on ships?
The three main ways of loading goods for transport onto a ship - as bulk, break-bulk, or in containers.
Different types of ocean shipping
Key characteristics of the main ocean vessels which your business can use when engaging in international trade.
How to move goods by sea
Key documents needed to transport goods by sea, and information on freight and different vessels used in shipping.
RIDDOR: Reporting an incident
Your legal responsibilities to report accidents and illnesses under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
RIDDOR: Keeping records of accidents and ill health
What records of accidents, injuries and ill health you must keep under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
Using grease traps in your food business
How catering businesses can use grease traps effectively by ensuring good design, use and maintenance.
Reduce and reuse fat, oil and grease in your food business
How caterers can cut down on fat, oil and grease by reducing use and reusing them where possible.
Reduce fat, oil and grease cleaning costs for your food business
How catering businesses can reduce the cost of cleaning up fat, oil and grease including switching products or buying in bulk.
Advantages and disadvantages of road transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using couriers, freight forwarders, hauliers, or operating your own vehicles to move goods by road.
Advantages and disadvantages of sea transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using sea transport when importing or exporting and the practicalities of shipping goods by sea.
International transport and distribution
Road, rail, air and sea options for transport and distribution and how your business can choose between them.
Identifying poorly ventilated areas and using CO2 monitors
How to use a health and safety risk assessment to identify poorly ventilated areas and how to use a CO2 monitor in the workplace.
Ventilation: Assessment of fresh air in the workplace
How to assess that there is an adequate supply of fresh air in any workspace.
How to improve mechanical ventilation - including air conditioning
How you can use mechanical ventilation such as air conditioning to improve the supply of fresh air in the workplace.
Ventilation in vehicles used for work purposes
Advising staff on how to ensure there is adequate ventilation in vehicles used for work purposes.
Balancing ventilation with keeping people warm at work
Simple steps you can take to ensure the workplace is adequately ventilated without being too cold
Improving natural ventilation
How you can improve the natural ventilation in your workplace using windows, air vents and doors.
Air cleaning and filtration units
How to use local air cleaning and filtration units to reduce airborne transmission of aerosols where it is not possible to maintain adequate ventilation.