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 ...
Read More »The importance of ESD Mats when working with electronics
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. ...
Read More »Martyns Law: Insights from the Standard Tier Consultation
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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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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