Industry bodies agree on shared definition of ‘statutory’ maintenance

BUILDING SERVICES Research and Information Association (BSRIA), SFG20 (part of Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) have agreed a common definition for the term “statutory” in the context of workplace and facilities management (WFM). This definition will be used going forward in guidance issued by these organisations.

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UK workers at risk from pipeline danger

THERE WERE 268 incidents of workers putting themselves at risk by digging too close to a high-pressure oil, gas, or chemical pipeline in 2023, according to Linewatch, the leading pipeline safety awareness group.

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Worker suffers serious burns at recycling plant

A WORKER suffered burns to his face and body after the crowbar he was using came into contact with a live electrical conductor.

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Companies fined as worker injured at Pirelli factory

THREE COMPANIES have been fined after a lift truck engineer was seriously injured while working at Pirelli Tyres’ factory in Carlisle.

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HSE issues MoD (Army) with Crown Censure

THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with a Crown Censure following the death of a soldier.

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Double glazing company boss avoids jail

THE DIRECTOR of a Croydon-based double glazing company has avoided an immediate spell behind bars following the death a man described as “an anchor” by his devastated wife.

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Worker falls through roof and fractures back

A COMPANY in Manchester has been fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.

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Facility maintenance professionals struggle with systems integration

NEARLY HALF of building maintenance professionals state that systems integration is one of their most significant struggles, according to a recent poll by SFG20, the industry standard for facility maintenance specifications.

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Benefit from new ‘smart’ software product

SOME 86% of facility management (FM) professionals have agreed that the latest ‘smart’ software to launch in their industry this month will greatly benefit their organisation, according to the latest data from the software’s pre-launch webinar.

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