Best practices of fire safety
Fires on construction sites are usually an unexpected occurrence, however when they do happen, they can have devastating consequences which can damage a business and put workers at risk.
Fires on construction sites are usually an unexpected occurrence, however when they do happen, they can have devastating consequences which can damage a business and put workers at risk.
Installing a wireless fire alarm can have huge benefits for construction sites, and will ultimately ensure workers are protected on site.
Global Handwashing Day is celebrated around the world on the 15th October each year to raise awareness of the benefits of hand washing and inform good hand hygiene practices.
Sanitaryware brand Armitage Shanks has launched Doc M packs which make it easier for specifiers and building managers to ensure their facilities fulfil Part M of the Building Regulations and satisfy the 2010 Equality Act.
Bad lighting in the workplace is associated with a range of health issues from eye strain and posture to lethargy and attention problems, however in environments such as factories, warehouses and distribution centres, a dark or dimly lit facility can lead to injuries and even fatalities.
Facilities managers at a Scottish casino have called in Lanes Group to help them resolve a tricky drainage problem. Internal drainage pipes at the casino were proving susceptible to springing a leak, especially during and after periods of heavy rain.
The Preparation Group, specialists in environmentally friendly solutions for surface preparation, cleaning and finishing, provides sustainable cleaning and maintenance of hard floors, with its STG400 machine and Storm Diamond Pads.
Chubb Fire & Security is helping Welsh further education college Coleg Menai to further protect students, staff and property by upgrading its fire and security management software.
Arc Flash Protection specialist, ProGARM, in conjunction with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), has commissioned a new study into electrical safety across UK industry in a bid to shine a spotlight on the potentially life changing and threatening risks of Arc Flash. Alarmingly, it reveals not only a lack of awareness at every level to current safety standards governing Arc Flash, but an apparent failure from employers to properly educate staff about this high-risk threat.
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has launched a specialist, tailored health & safety service specially aimed at small manufacturing businesses to help their business become compliant and overcome the many obstacles they can face in understanding their responsibilities.
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