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Automated gates on site are they safe?

Automated gates are a regular feature on commercial properties. However, these gates are legally defined as machines, and as such, if the appropriate safety protocol is not adopted, they are capable of inflicting serious injury and ultimately can cause a ...

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No Falls Week: Campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height launches

UK-based charity for the work at height sector, the No Falls Foundation, has launched its first ever ‘No Falls Week’, taking place between 13-17 May. A powerful campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height, No Falls Week’s mission is simple ...

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BSIA releases updated cyber exposure mitigation code of practice

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its manufacturers’ code of practice that recommends on the design, testing and manufacture of safety and security products with a cyber exposure, whilst aligning with major new UK legislation. ‘Manufacturers of safety ...

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Balancing safety and security with SafeRoute from dormakaba

When it comes to door hardware, balancing safety and security can be a challenge. Compliant with BS EN 13637, dormakaba’s SafeRoute emergency exit and escape route system has been developed to provide enhanced security for buildings while still ensuring safe ...

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Amulet helping to keep public transport passengers in Essex safe

Churchill Group’s specialist security division, Amulet, is partnering with several boroughs within Essex on a 15-month pilot project that will see six Transport Safety Officers (TSOs) coordinate with c2c, Greater Anglia and Ensign Buses to enhance safety on public transport. ...

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Compliance is the most significant problem for majority of building maintenance professionals

Seventy per cent of maintenance professionals state that staying compliant is the most significant problem in their business, according to a recent poll by SFG20. Of those surveyed, just over half report that meeting safety standards is their biggest priority ...

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Anabas wins award for safety excellence

The corporate office FM specialist has received an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council for the second year in a row. Now in its 66th year, The International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations worldwide that have shown ...

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Altro Illustra proves the ‘pawfect’ choice for Dobbies Garden Centre

Stylish new safety floor Altro Illustra™ is delivering nature-inspired aesthetics and safety for two and four-legged customers at Pets Corner at Dobbies Garden Centre in Huddersfield. With wet paws and floors comes the risk of a slip, so when choosing ...

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New campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height launches

The No Falls Foundation, the first and only UK-based charity for the work at height sector, is launching its first ever ‘No Falls Week’, a powerful campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height. Taking place between 13 and 17 ...

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Training programme launched to manage conflict and abuse in the workplace

Against the backdrop of soaring rates of abuse and attacks on customer facing staff, People 1st International has launched the ‘WorldHost Dealing with Conflict’ training programme, designed to equip customer-facing staff, including shop workers, waiters, security guards and receptionists, with ...

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