Shield Safety

Shield Safety The trusted name in Food Safety, Health and Safety and Fire Safety. We make Every Day Safer. At Shield Safety, we’re leading the risk-free revolution. How?

By providing pioneering services and award-winning software that takes care of safety so businesses have much more freedom to focus on what matters to them most – their customers. From super comprehensive audits that’ll get you safe and sorted in no time at all, to expert advice from the UK’s largest team of environmental health practitioners, to top-notch training that’ll massively boost your peo

ple’s safety knowledge, we offer this and so much more. Over the past 20 years, this range of world-class support and our exceptional customer service have transformed the way businesses work, saved thousands of man hours and bundles of cash, and simply made life far easier for those in charge of safety. As the leading provider of food, fire and health and safety services in the UK, we also work closely with local authorities and regulators to raise safety standards and improve access to the best safety advice around. For example, when Covid-19 struck in March 2020, we got together with other top thinkers to create and launch our Safe to Trade public health initiative within weeks. Expert guidance and resources that have helped hundreds of businesses bounce back from the biggest threat they’ve ever known.

Most hospitality operators prepare for summer trade by focusing on covers, staffing and stock. But warmer weather brings...
16/06/2026

Most hospitality operators prepare for summer trade by focusing on covers, staffing and stock. But warmer weather brings a different kind of pressure, and it tests your safety systems hardest.

✅ Fridges working harder
✅ More frequent door openings
✅ Food left out longer during busy service
✅ Temporary outdoor setups
✅ Seasonal staff joining busy teams

Summer is when systems get tested, not during inspections. It's also when food safety becomes most visible to guests. With more people eating out, the Safe to Trade logo gives diners the reassurance they're actively looking for during the busiest months.

Shield Assure helps hotels, restaurants and multi-site operators prepare. RiskProof software keeps every check, record and policy in one digital hub. EHPs are on hand for expert advice. Safe to Trade approval gives your venue a visible mark of trust through the season.

Click the link in the comments to learn more.

12/06/2026

We’re proud to be shortlisted as a finalist for Mobile Tech of the Year at the UK Business Tech Awards 2026, recognised for RiskProof – our industry-leading, safety software solution trusted by the world’s leading brands.

RiskProof helps multi-location businesses manage food safety, fire safety and health & safety in one place, with a fully digital platform that provides real-time visibility of risk.

It’s an honour to be recognised alongside some of the leading businesses in the sector, and we’re looking forward to joining all the finalists.

View the full shortlist: ttps://businesstechawards.com/2026-shortlist/

How much revenue is walking out of your venue because guests don't feel confident ordering? For customers managing aller...
11/06/2026

How much revenue is walking out of your venue because guests don't feel confident ordering?

For customers managing allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements, uncertainty often leads to smaller orders, or no order at all.

No starter.
No dessert.
No drinks.
Sometimes, no booking at all.

It rarely impacts just one guest. Entire tables change their plans based on one person not feeling safe.

With 2.4 million UK adults living with a food allergy, allergen confidence has become a commercial issue, not just an operational one.

When teams communicate confidently and allergen information is accurate, guests feel reassured enough to spend.

Safety protects people. It also protects revenue.

Shield Assure strengthens the systems behind confident allergen management. RiskProof keeps allergen documentation in one place, with Environmental Health Practitioners on hand for expert advice.

Show them you're Safe to Trade.

Click the link in the comments to learn more.

Hotels and hospitality operators are managing more pressure than ever. Guest expectations are higher than ever, with 78%...
09/06/2026

Hotels and hospitality operators are managing more pressure than ever. Guest expectations are higher than ever, with 78% now checking hygiene ratings before booking. Safety isn't just a regulatory matter, it's a commercial one.

Shield Assure brings it all into one place. Independent Safe To Trade certification, RiskProof software for real-time risk management, ongoing expert support from our Environmental Health Practitioners, and the marketing assets to show guests they can trust you.

Here are the questions hospitality operators ask us most 👇

Today is World Food Safety Day, and this year’s focus is: “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.”When service...
07/06/2026

Today is World Food Safety Day, and this year’s focus is: “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.”

When service is busy, food safety can feel like another pressure. But the reality? The strongest teams don’t do more - they do the basics, consistently.

That’s what protects guests. That’s what builds trust.

We’ve broken down the practical habits that actually make that happen.

👉 Read the blog and make food safety easier to get right, every shift - https://hubs.li/Q04jT6Zz0

Some of the biggest allergen risks come from routine mistakesSafe to Trade audit data identified:149 instances of allerg...
04/06/2026

Some of the biggest allergen risks come from routine mistakes

Safe to Trade audit data identified:

149 instances of allergens not being stored separately. 76 cases of unsafe handling practices that increased contamination risk.

Examples included:
- Shared utensils
- Shared equipment
- Poor cleaning processes
- Milk contamination from coffee steam wands

These aren’t usually caused by bad intent. They happen when systems rely too heavily on memory, rushed service, or inconsistent processes.

The strongest operators build systems that reduce risk before service pressure kicks in.

That’s exactly where Shield Assure helps teams stay consistent. Click the link in the comments section to explore the solution further.

Allergen management is tested when it’s busy.This webinar breaks down how to make allergen management hold up in real se...
03/06/2026

Allergen management is tested when it’s busy.

This webinar breaks down how to make allergen management hold up in real service - even when the pressure is on.

In this 30-minute session, we’ll show you:
- Where allergen management breaks down (based on Safe to Trade audit data)
- What strong operators do differently
- Practical ways to reduce risk during busy service
- The real impact of allergen management from a consumer living with allergies

Speakers:
- Kelvin Wood, Quality Manager, Shield Safety
- Alec Kyriakides, Chair, Safe to Trade Technical Standards Committee
- Mia Horton, consumer and allergy sufferer

15 June | 13:00 – 13:30

Register now → https://hubs.li/Q04jT1cG0

Behind every confident hospitality operation is clear visibility of risk.At the heart of Shield Assure sits RiskProof, t...
03/06/2026

Behind every confident hospitality operation is clear visibility of risk.

At the heart of Shield Assure sits RiskProof, the intelligent software platform designed to transform how food safety and health & safety are managed across hospitality businesses.

RiskProof acts as the digital backbone of Shield Assure, bringing together audits, reporting, monitoring and compliance into one connected system.

The result?

✔ Real-time visibility across sites
✔ Structured oversight from boardroom to kitchen
✔ Reduced administrative burden for teams
✔ Faster responses to risk and regulatory change

More than software, RiskProof helps make safety seamless, visible and a driver of operational performance and growth.

Because when safety works intelligently in the background, teams can focus on delivering great guest experiences.

Discover how RiskProof powers Shield Assure via the link in the comments.

23 years of protecting people and helping businesses thrive.Today we celebrate Shield Safety turning 23 - built on exper...
27/05/2026

23 years of protecting people and helping businesses thrive.

Today we celebrate Shield Safety turning 23 - built on expertise, driven by purpose, and trusted by some of the most recognised brands across the UK and beyond.

Thank you to our clients and partners who put their trust in us every single day. You are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s to continuing to lead, innovate and make our world a safer place to eat, work and play.

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