News - Health and Safety
The latest news and information about health and safety from Facilities Show. Press releases, articles, industry news and more.
NEW CONFERENCE SERIES SUPPORTS PROFESSIONALS IN DELIVERING A SAFER BUILT ENVIRONMENT
09/08/2022
CIBSE and the Society of Digital Engineering (SDE) are launching a new series of conferences, providing clarity and a practical understanding of the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread requirements. This series will address key questions around who and what the Act effects, how it will be regulated and how to make sure you are working in compliance with it.
VISIBLY CLEAN: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF THE CLEANING SECTOR
29/03/2022
The cleaning and hygiene sector saw a massive change in public attitudes during the pandemic - putting it at the top of the agenda and bringing widespread recognition for the vital work of the sector’s previously invisible workforce. That work continues.
WHAT FACILITIES MANAGERS WANT FROM THEIR CLEANING PROVIDERS
21/08/2021
Many facilities managers are on the lookout for an efficient cleaning service. But what are the main factors they’re looking for in a company? Read this article from Perfect Clean to find out more.
EVACCESS ‘EVACUATION AND ACCESS SOLUTIONS WITH PEOPLE IN MIND'
22/06/21
Not everyone is the same, and individual needs often need the right solution, not just any solution, say Evaccess, who specialise in Evacuation and Access for Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRM).
TRIAL THE SIMPLICITY SMART LOCKER SOLUTION
11/12/2020
Your Workspace are offering companies the chance to trial a smart locker scheme as part of a new initiative to help business owners get their staff back to the office safely.
COMMUNICATION WITH FMS CAN BE KEY TO FIRE SAFETY
16/06/2020
Fire safety may not fall directly under the purview of a facilities manager, but knowledge of fire safety is essential for anyone involved in running a building.
WEATHER THE STORM BY BEING PREPARED
18/02/2020
With Storm Ciara having disrupted businesses and lives across the UK, and the latest impact of Storm Dennis, Vicky Lopez, co-founder and director of De-ice, offers some timely advice on the importance of remaining vigilant against unseasonal and adverse weather.
DELIVERING SAFER WINTERS
29/12/2019
When accidents happen, the blame game is never far behind. In an increasingly litigious society, when accidents occur on business premises they are often followed by legal consequences resulting from breaches in health and safety law.
WATERBORNE LEGIONELLA - MINIMISING THE RISK
29/10/2019
In many ways, water contamination seems like an issue consigned to history, yet outbreaks continue to occur causing illness and, in the worst cases, fatalities. In this article, Spencer Culley discusses why thorough processes are vital for compliance, particularly in a healthcare setting.
PROPERTY OWNERS RISK MANAGEMENT
22/05/2019
As a residential or commercial property owner, do you understand your health and safety and fire protection responsibilities? What about the responsibility you have to your tenants?