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Lack of leadership is a key challenge to creating a safety culture 

Nearly a quarter of health and safety professionals (23 per cent) say a lack of leadership support is their biggest barrier to embedding a strong safety culture amongst its employees, according to new findings by WorkNest, a leader in employment ...

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Airflow controller and monitors with integrated gas sensors promote lab safety

Fume cupboard manufacturers now have access to a new airflow controller and monitors with integrated gas sensor, enabling laboratory managers to efficiently monitor carbon filter saturation status and protect operatives against chemical contaminates. UK-based specialist electronic airflow control and monitor ...

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Security Project of the Year award win for Amulet

Churchill Group’s specialist security division, Amulet, has won Security Project of the Year at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024, which recognise excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements across the security and fire safety industries. It is the second consecutive ...

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Mitie partners with WalkSafe to help keep people safe on the streets after dark

New research from Mitie and personal safety app, Walksafe, shows that almost half of women (44 per cent) and a fifth of men (21 per cent) feel unsafe when walking in the dark, even when making every day journeys, including ...

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Totalmobile parters with City FM (UK) and City FM Ltd to enhance lone worker safety

Field service management software provider, Totalmobile, has announced a new partnership with City FM (UK) and City FM Ltd aimed at transforming safety measures for approximately 600 colleagues working on contracts with major retailers, including Asda, M&S and Morrisons. This ...

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Going it alone

Technology is the key to ensuring lone worker safety says Jon Woodforth, Chief Technology Officer at Totalmobile As the clocks turn back and the nights draw in, the challenges faced by lone workers across the FM sector become even more ...

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Ensure a safer workplace with safety signage

Danny Adamson, Managing Director at Stocksigns, explains the relevant requirements for workplace signage and provides guidance on ensuring compliance with UK safety regulations Creating a safer workplace for employees is crucial. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in ...

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Are your roads ready for winter weather?

With colder weather in our midst, it is essential to keep roads safe by having the storage facility for salt or grit in an easy-access container ready to use in the event of ice or snow. To help weather-proof your ...

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The importance of ESD Mats when working with electronics

Why are ESD Mats so important when working with electronics? There are two significant instances when ESD can cause a huge problem. The first is when working with explosive gases or materials; a tiny spark can ignite a massive explosion. ...

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Martyns Law: Insights from the Standard Tier Consultation

By Brodies LLP, a leading UK law firm  The proposed Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (commonly known as “Martyn’s Law” in tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017) continues to be a ...

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