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Research reveals gap in executive awareness as lone workers face increased aggression

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 ...

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Seasonal repairs

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. ...

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SOCOTEC UK announces new CEO

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 ...

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Just 5% of businesses are ‘well prepared’ for the Worker Protection Act 2023 

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 ...

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ISS partners with Totalmobile to enhance safety for frontline workers 

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 ...

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Winning at safety

The British Safety Council (BSC) announced the winners of its International Safety Awards (ISAs) 2024 in June. FMJ reports on the awards criteria and how it underscores the BSC’s ‘Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manifesto’ The International Safety Awards recognise an ...

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More choice More PACE

GEZE UK is delighted to announce several new products have been added to their range of pedestrian traffic control systems, PACE, to give even more choice when selecting solutions that offer safe and efficient control of pedestrians in and out ...

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Greater way to travel

Kieran Mackie, Managing Director, Amulet Security explains how a new travel safety initiative is keeping the public safe on Greater Manchester buses In 2023, Greater Manchester was rapidly transforming public transport. With bus franchising and the establishment of the Bee ...

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Overhead Crane Specialist Asset Management

How does it work? An effective asset management agreement that deals specifically with overhead cranes has several facets that must be considered. As assigned duty holders alongside your end user, it is our responsibility to keep assets safe and productive. ...

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What is UV400 Protection and why do you need it?

UV400 is becoming an increasingly common feature of eyewear designed for the outdoors but what is it and why does it matter? Clair Weston, head of marketing at uvex explains more. When it comes to protecting our eyes from the ...

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