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 »Safety underfoot
Safety flooring can be a vital part of any interior design scheme. However, who said that this means you have to be conservative with design? Craig Thornhill, Technical Services Manager from Forbo Flooring Systems explains how safety can be easily ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Lone worker protection alerts surge
Field service management software provider, Totalmobile, has seen alerts raised through its Lone Worker Protection Software soar in the last year, with the company handling a staggering 135,859 alerts from its 100,000 users. The rise in alerts highlights the growing ...
Read More »Guidance on storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters in the workplace
To coincide with yesterday’s National Battery Day 2024, the British Safety Council has published an introductory guide for employers on managing the risks from storing and charging Lithium Ion (Li-on) batteries in the workplace. Most e-bikes are powered by Li-on ...
Read More »Third of FMs say budget cuts pose risks to safety within their business
New research has examined the complexities of the facilities management industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility. The survey of 250 senior FM professionals by industrial paint and repair products specialist, Watco, revealed that ...
Read More »Safety experts warn of health risks when working this winter
As the Met Office warns of snow and ice this December and cold temperatures have already set in across the UK, health and safety experts at Blue Trolley share warnings of the risks of not working safely in different weather ...
Read More »No job too small
Peter Doyle, Head of Health and Safety Services at Citation on how to prepare for the key areas of focus for the HSE regarding workplace safety in 2024 Proactive and reactive maintenance is all in a day’s work for facilities ...
Read More »Asbestos compliance
RSK Asbestos Managing Director Melissa Fox advises that, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recording more than 5,000 asbestos-related deaths every year, there needs to be a real commitment to safety and compliance and the requirements of the Control ...
Read More »International Workplace and DPD shortlisted for SHE Awards
International Workplace and DPD are delighted to announce they have been shortlisted for the prestigious SHE Awards, in the category of the Safer Logistics Award. The award recognises the most impressive achievements in a safety campaign or project throughout the ...
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