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EMCOR UK recognised for its commitment to protecting its employees

EMCOR UK has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2022 calendar year. Now in their 65th year, the International Safety ...

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Research highlights the challenges FMs face in maintaining a safe facility

A survey of 250 facilities management professionals, carried out by manufacturer and direct supplier for industrial paint and repair products, Watco, has revealed the extent to which maintenance can impact the smooth running of a facility. The research found that, ...

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New HSE training report showcases attitudes towards climate change

Some UK companies are still dragging their feet when it comes to aiming for net zero by 2050, according to a new study released by health and safety training specialist Astutis Ltd The 2022-2023 Health, Safety and Environmental Training Report ...

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International Workplace and DPD shortlisted for SHE Awards

International Workplace and DPD are delighted to announce they have been shortlisted for the prestigious SHE Awards, in the category of the Safer Logistics Award. The award recognises the most impressive achievements in a safety campaign or project throughout the ...

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Emergency evacuation measures putting disabled workforce at risk

A new report from evacuation chair specialists, Evac+Chair International, lays bare how the safety and lives of the UK’s disabled workforce, and those dealing with access barriers, are at risk in an emergency. Titled ‘Risky Business‘ the study found that ...

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Cardiac care

Jonathan Gilbert, Managing Director of Defib Machines explains the reasons behind the increase in demand for defibrillators and the importance of maintaining these life-saving devices Health and safety are key considerations for FMs, whether in the provision of fire safety ...

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Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen

By Peter McGettrick, British Safety Council Chairman The Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill being debated in the House of Lords on Monday 6 February is a key moment for a piece of legislation which threatens to put our health, safety ...

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Do you need to provide evidence of Health and Safety competence?

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Health and Safety Environment Course and Test meets the health and safety requirements for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration occupations.  Read what Steven Rawding, HSEQ and ...

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Head of UK safety body calls on MPs to ‘oppose’ REUL Bill

The Head of the UK’s leading health, safety and wellbeing organisation, British Safety Council, is calling on MPs to “oppose” attempts by the UK Government to remove thousands of regulations which protect people at work and as consumers, when the ...

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Do you need to provide evidence of Health and Safety competence?

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Health and Safety Environment Course and Test meets the health and safety requirements for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration occupations.  Read what Steven Rawding, HSEQ and ...

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