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Have you considered using body-worn cameras in your facilities?

Why are facilities teams turning to Body-Worn Cameras? Enhanced Safety & Incident Response Security officers, maintenance technicians, and front-line staff frequently interact with building occupants, vendors, and the public. BWCs help deter aggressive behaviour or threats, provide real-time evidence during ...

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FMs asked to support new campaign on the silent danger of sleeping in bins

Grundon Waste Management has partnered with Crisis, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness, to launch The Risks of Sleeping in Bins. The new campaign, provides advice for people who may seek shelter from the cold or protect themselves from ...

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New research reveals competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators

Lift industry leaders are calling for action as new research has found widespread competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators, with many struggling to keep pace with safety and compliance demands. Skills gaps and competency shortfalls are leaving ...

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Helix International Group Limited secures significant private equity investment

Leading risk, compliance and safety specialist, Helix International Group Limited (“Helix International Group”), has secured significant investment from Queen’s Park Equity (QPE) to support and continue its impressive growth trajectory. Founded in 2011 by Rosalind Benjamin, Helix International Group is a multi-faceted group providing a range of risk, ...

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Domestic violence policy and support framework launched across all Bidvest Noonan operations

Bidvest Noonan has introduced a new Domestic Violence Policy and Support Framework for its 27,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland. The launch announcement coincided with the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, ...

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Workbench safety: Essential tips to protect your hands

In busy workshops and industrial settings, hands face constant risk. Every cut, grip and lift demands precision, and a split second of inattention can cause painful or lasting injury. Sharp tools, heavy materials and repetitive motions pose hazards for both ...

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Caring for the carers

Jason Fass, VP of Marketing at Canopy believes more should be done to protect frontline healthcare staff by reducing safety threats within the healthcare sector Healthcare is among the most hazardous and risk-prone working environments. According to the British Medical ...

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Stylish safety footwear range enables women to move effortlessly from office to site

uvex, a global leader in personal protective equipment renowned for comfort, innovation and uncompromising safety, has introduced the uvex 1 x-cite, a stylish new footwear range designed specifically for women who need to transition between corporate and operational environments with ...

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Serious concerns revealed over adequacy of construction site safety training

Inadequate safety training has topped the list of causes of accidents on UK construction sites in a survey commissioned by SafeSite Facilties which delivers site safety products to construction companies nationwide. The survey of 500 industry professionals, also found 34 ...

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Guidance on cold chain monitoring is published

Guidance has been launched for the food safety industry, to help companies understand the latest trends and practical advice for accurate monitoring of the food cold chain. The whitepaper Stay cool – how your cold chain can withstand any inspection ...

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