Technology is the key to ensuring lone worker safety says Jon Woodforth, Chief Technology Officer at Totalmobile As the clocks turn back and the nights draw in, the challenges faced by lone workers across the FM sector become even more ...

Danny Adamson, Managing Director at Stocksigns, explains the relevant requirements for workplace signage and provides guidance on ensuring compliance with UK safety regulations Creating a safer workplace for employees is crucial. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in ...

With colder weather in our midst, it is essential to keep roads safe by having the storage facility for salt or grit in an easy-access container ready to use in the event of ice or snow. To help weather-proof your ...

Why are ESD Mats so important when working with electronics? There are two significant instances when ESD can cause a huge problem. The first is when working with explosive gases or materials; a tiny spark can ignite a massive explosion. ...

By Brodies LLP, a leading UK law firm  The proposed Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (commonly known as “Martyn’s Law” in tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017) continues to be a ...

A new report from EcoOnline, a leading technology provider for EHS, ESG, and Chemical Safety, has revealed significant disparity between perceptions of executives and lone workers regarding safety, as the risk of violence and abuse has risen by 46 per ...

Scott Saunders, Technical Service Manager at Watco, discusses why a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs can help FMs create safer working environments in the winter months Keeping a well-maintained building plays a large role in creating a safer facility. ...

SOCOTEC UK, a testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction, infrastructure and real estate sectors, has appointed Matthew Marriott as its new Chief Executive Officer. Marriott, who took up his new role on 9 September 2024, replaces Nicolas Detchepare ...

Despite implementation of the Worker Protection Act 2023 fast approaching on 26 October, a new survey by employment law and HR consultancy WorkNest, has found that an alarming number of businesses are unprepared. Employers will very soon need to comply ...

Totalmobile, a provider of field service management software solutions, has formed a new strategic partnership with global facilities firm, ISS, which will see them launch a “groundbreaking safety initiative” to safeguard 7,000 lone and isolated workers across the UK. This ...