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 ...

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. ...

Cleaning manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has launched an innovative new modular recycling bin system to help businesses simplify waste management, enhance recycling efficiency, and comply with new legislative requirements. The new 80 litre capacity Procycle Recycling Bin, featuring lid ...

Regulatory changes have removed most commercial non-condensing pressure jet boilers from the market. However, those remaining, that can operate in condensing mode still represent a good option for certain commercial users. Charlie Mowbray, Commercial Product Manager, Ideal Heating Boilers that ...

Paul Nash, Director of Paul Nash Consultancy Ltd, explains the responsibilities of the client as a dutyholder under the Building Safety Act and related secondary legislation Facilities managers will be aware of the new dutyholder role of accountable person in ...

Following the introduction of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, property maintenance company, General Maintenance, needed to source new wayfinding signage for a London apartment complex. Stocksigns was the ideal provider, able to supply compliant signs with a premium finish ...

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 ...

New legislation and an increased focus on best practice are leading to heavier workloads and excess pressure on property and facilities managers, according to a new report from health, safety and property compliance firm, William Martin. When compiling its first ...

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 ...

Companies need to prepare now for two Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme deadlines this year. Matt Chadbourn, Synergie Environ says by focusing on their energy auditing strategies to avoid costly and time-consuming revisions later The first deadline for phase three of ...