Safety

Blog

How Employees Can Stay Safe and Informed in High-Risk Work Environments

High-risk work environments are workplaces where employees face significant potential for injury, illness, or other harm due to the natureRead More »

United Kingdom

Grenfell Inquiry: Propertymark Urges Action on Ongoing Cladding Crisis

Propertymark has welcomed the publication of the final report of the Grenfell Inquiry but warns that lessons must be actedRead More »

Security & Safety

Saving Lives with Automatic Fire Suppression Systems

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains why life safety professionals and architectural specifiers need better knowledge ofRead More »

Blog

Enhancing Facility Safety: Integrating Advanced Training Solutions for Emergency Preparedness

When it comes to maintaining safe environments in any facility, emergency preparedness is crucial. The unpredictable nature of emergencies, whetherRead More »

Blog

Emergency Communication in Stadiums: Avoiding “Dead Zones”

At stadiums across the United States, first responders including the police, fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) depend on reliableRead More »

Latest Updates

Keeping Public Transport Safe in Essex

A 15-month pilot project between Amulet and several councils in Essex will see Transport Safety Officers (TSOs) coordinating with c2c,Read More »

United States

JLL Achieves ISO Accreditation for Environmental, Health and Safety

As JLL looks ahead to its annual celebration of Global Safety Week, following World Day for Safety and Health atRead More »

United Kingdom

British Safety Council Urges Next Government to Prioritise Safety and Wellbeing for Economic Growth

Ahead of the UK General Election this year, British Safety Council has published a manifesto containing policies to support betterRead More »

Perspectives

Comment: Non-compliant Circulation Pumps

Lee Tebbatt, Wilo UK managing director, draws the attention of distributors and installers of domestic heating circulators to ‘fake’ pumpsRead More »

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Putting Solar in the Driving Seat

The award-winning Haynes Motor Museum in Yeovil in the United Kingdom has installed a DC-optimised rooftop solar system to provideRead More »

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Protecting Retail Workers

Amulet Security managing director Kieran Mackie comments on a reported increase in incidents of physical and verbal abuse against retailRead More »

Germany

Transporting Ammonia: The Future Solution for Global Hydrogen Infrastructure

Alongside the increase in electrification, hydrogen will play a crucial role as the key to the energy transition. This willRead More »

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BSIF Cautions Over Non-compliant PPE

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is urging specifiers and buyers of PPE and safety equipment to ensure they checkRead More »

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Partnership Introduces Safer Line of Emergency Communication within Platform Lifts

The Platform Lift Company (PLC) has partnered with SafeLine, a Swedish company that manufactures open protocol safety accessories for liftsRead More »

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Comment: It’s Not a Laughing Matter

Richard Hulland, Chief Risk and Assurance Officer for Veolia UK, comments on the recent update to UK law making possession ofRead More »

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BSIF Warns About “Vast Quantities” of Non-compliant Safety Footwear on UK Market

British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) testing has discovered concerning levels of non-compliant safety footwear on the UK market. Safety footwearRead More »

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Improving HSE Audits with Digitalisation

Ryan Mitchell, Farnek’s head of Quality, Health, Safety, Excellence and Wellbeing (QHSEW), was a speaker at the recent ‘Revolutionising HealthRead More »

Blog

Improving Warehouse Safety and Management

Warehouses play a pivotal role in the supply chain, serving as the crucial link between manufacturers and consumers. Ensuring theRead More »

Marketplace

New Cementex Arc Rated Face Shields

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights the Cementex 17 Cal/cm2 Arc Rated Face Shield (AFS-180) with hard hat. The AFS-180Read More »

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Landmark English Case Shields Property Business from Fine

A landmark legal decision has saved the new owners of a pop-up hotel firm from ruinous fines in a fatalRead More »

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FIS Launch Guide to UK’s Building Safety Act

New guidance from UK trade body the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) introduces the Building Safety Act to businesses and explain whyRead More »

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Why Electrical Safety Begins with a Successful Apprenticeship Programme

Alan Wilson, managing director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT, has told a radio audience that training and apprenticeshipsRead More »

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Johnson Controls Enhances Autocall ES Net Life Safety Network

Johnson Controls has added long-distance connectivity between buildings and improved visual alarm safety to its ES Net Life Safety Network.Read More »

Blog

Making the Argument for Fire-retardant Treated Wood

In the run up to Fire Door Safety Week in the UK from 25th to 29th September, International Timber isRead More »

Blog

Safety in the Rail Industry: The Impact of Slips, Trips and Falls

Alongside the challenges of ensuring on-time departures and maintaining tracks and stations, a frequently overlooked concern in the fast-paced worldRead More »

Corporate

Network Rail Awards Uniform Contract

Network Rail, the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the UK’s railway network, has selected Direct Corporate Clothing (DCC)Read More »

Canada

16 Aramark Chefs Graduate from ProChef® Certification Program

Aramark has announced the recent graduation of 16 chefs from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) ProChef® program. An essentialRead More »

Blog

Ensuring Workplace Safety: Essential Practices for Business Success

Running a successful business necessitates diligent adherence to safety standards to protect your workforce and ensure legal compliance. To ensureRead More »

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Fatality at Site of New Everton Stadium

A construction worker on the site of Everton Football Club’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium has lost his life prompting statementsRead More »

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Enhancing Safety on Nuclear Sites

Drone pilots have successfully completed two flight firsts at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, United Kingdom as it improvesRead More »

Marketplace

Pfannenberg Announces Full Suite of M12 Ready Signaling Solutions

Pfannenberg, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, announces that their full product range of audible, visual,Read More »

Marketplace

FreshAir Smart Sensors Detect Mold in Military Barracks and Housing

Monitoring enables corrective action before mold growth affects living conditions.

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Promoting Better Safety, Health and Wellbeing in the UK

Nine prominent Safety & Health organisations in the United Kingdom have formed the Occupational Safety and Health Stakeholder Alliance (OSHRead More »

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Educational Premises in UK’s Building Safety Act ‘Higher-risk’ Criteria

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is highlighting new guidance guidance recently published within the updated Building Safety Act,Read More »

FM Magazine

Fire Destroys Commercial Building in Leicestershire

Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance, comments on a massive fire which destroyed a commercial building operated by digitalRead More »

Case Studies

Putting Safety First

A new case study from Aramark considers the wider impact on ESG of its Safety Leader Program – a networkRead More »

Best Practice

Fires in Unsprinklered Buildings: Deploying Resources Proportionately

Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA), explains why careful allocation of fire service and water resources isRead More »

Latest Updates

Trade Body Launches PPE Checklist as Products Fail Tests

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued a handy checklist to help specifiers and users check whether personal protectiveRead More »

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EU Delegation Visits One of Europe’s Largest Timber Manufacturers

Swedish timber products group Setra has hosted an EU delegation of Chief Officers of Plant Health from EU Member States.Read More »

Best Practice

The Building Safety Act – FAQs

SOCOTEC UK answers commonly asked questions about changes introduced by the Building Safety Act including new legal requirements for registeringRead More »

Latest Updates

Crimestoppers Urges Community Vigilance Over Cannabis Farms and Gang Violence

UK charity Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of properties being used by criminal gangs to produceRead More »

FM Magazine

Why Reviewing The O2 Academy Brixton’s Licence isn’t the Best Solution

Kieran Mackie, managing director of security solutions business Amulet, comments on recent lobbying by the Met police for the O2Read More »

Latest Updates

Ansell Lighting Receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Ansell Lighting has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation for its ‘Panel Pod’ whichRead More »

Events

Meet CHAS at Safety & Health Expo 2023 

Visitors to Safety & Health Expo 2023 at the Excel Centre in London from 16-18 May 2023. are invited to visit StandRead More »

Latest Updates

RoSPA Gold Medal for Churchill

Soft service provider Churchill has received a Gold Medal from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) followingRead More »

Best Practice

ASSA ABLOY Cautions Over New UK Building Safety Act

New provisions of the 2022 Building Safety Act came into force in the United Kingdom on 1st April, including aRead More »

Latest Updates

UniFirst Achieves Safety Milestone in Kentucky

UniFirst has been presented with a health and safety award from Kentucky’s KYSafe program following 1,164,849 of man hour operationsRead More »

Contract Catering and Foodservice

BM Recognises Outstanding Team Members

BM Caterers has presented 26 awards to individuals and teams at its annual FOODIES awards ceremony which recognise outstanding contributionsRead More »

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Redefining Best Workplace Interiors Practices

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has updated its Client Guide to Office Fit-Out and Refurbishment to reflect best workplaceRead More »

Blog

Safeguarding Health & Safety in Engineering

Leading an engineering team requires being aware of any risks that might put them in danger. As the leader, youRead More »

Blog

Warehouse Safety: An Essential Guide for Your Business

Warehouse safety is an essential part of any business, regardless of size or industry. It is important to ensure thatRead More »

Latest Updates

Self-Driving Grocery Deliveries Trialled on Schindler’s Ebikon Campus

Leading Swiss supermarket chain Migros, autonomous EV startup LOXO and Schindler are trialling an electrically propelled delivery service called “Migronomous”Read More »

Latest Updates

LEEA Launches 2003 Webinar Series

A fresh programme of sector-specific webinars hosted by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will raise global awareness of theRead More »

Marketplace

Pfannenberg to Showcase Alarm Solutions at IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo 2023

Meet Us at Booth #756 To Understand How to Comply with New Regulations.

Latest Updates

Electricians Bill Goes Before Scottish Parliament

Construction trades association SELECT is hailing a new Bill which has been presented to the Scottish Parliament by Conservative MemberRead More »

design

Evolution Launches Life Safety Systems Division

Evolution has launched a new dedicated Life Safety Systems division that builds on almost three decades of fire safety systems’Read More »

Latest Updates

Innovative Industrial Safety Manifesto to be Unveiled at GMIS America

Launched as a partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Lloyd’s Register Foundation and the Global Manufacturing andRead More »

Latest Updates

Clear Safety Joins BAFE Register

Clear Safety has achieved BAFE SP205 certification as a third-party provider of Life Safety Fire Risk Assessments. The consultancy offersRead More »

design

Summer School: A Fire Safety Curriculum

As educational facilities revel in a summertime of empty hallways and classrooms, Sue Corrick, EMEA Product Manager at Allegion UK,Read More »

Construction

Sickness Absences Fall After Groundbreaking Flexible Working Pilot

Contractors BAM Construct, BAM Nuttall, Skanska UK and Willmott Dixon have reported reduced sickness absence rates in a follow-up studyRead More »

Best Practice

The Commonwealth Games: Saving Time and Labour with Targeted Hygiene Protocols

Dr Lisa Ackerley, CEnvH, FRSPH, Director of Medical and Scientific Engagement – Hygiene at Reckitt, explains how the development ofRead More »

Energy Management

Supporting Clients with Best Practices in Energy Management

Following its completion of the CIBSE Low Carbon Course and a subsequent opportunity to apply for ISO 50001 EnMS accreditation,Read More »

Contract Catering and Foodservice

Aramark Nutritionists Recognised as Campus Food Allergy Champions

Gillian Kelly, a Nutrition Associate Manager on Aramark’s catering team at James Madison University (JMU), has been announced by MenuTrinfo®Read More »

Latest Updates

EMCOR UK Recognised for Safety

EMCOR UK has won three international safety awards from The British Safety Council. The facility services provider was named jointlyRead More »

ESG & Corporate Responsibility

New Verification Service for FM Materials Suppliers

CHAS has launched ‘Verified Supplier’, a compliance verification service which will allow materials suppliers to the UK’s facilities management sectorRead More »

Facilities Management

The New Standard of Indoor Air Quality

John McPherson, managing director, ABM UK, explains why the absence of a consensus global standard for Indoor Air Quality presentsRead More »

Latest Updates

Johnson Controls Welcomes High-rise Safety Amendment to UK Building Regulations

Johnson Controls has welcomed a recent amendment to Section 15, paragraphs 15 and 17 of the Building Regulations in theRead More »

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