For your firm to remain compliant, it must perform a fire safety risk assessment. It must also regularly test its fire alarm and ensure that it is professionally serviced to make sure it can be relied upon in an emergency. Weekly fire tests fire alarms Since 2005,...
You might be a Facilities Manager (FM) charged with a multi or single-site operation but, either way, you'll be responsible for making sure that all buildings operate at optimum perfectly and that their users and visitors stay secure and safe. While this usually means managing...
Community fridges are a growing initiative to help families navigate the cost of living crisis and spiralling food prices. However, a group can’t just set up a cold storage facility for others to access without considering some essential legislative requirements relating to food safety and...
How to gain access for a landlord gas safety inspection and what to do if your tenant is reluctant to allow this You know that as a landlord you have a duty to carry out a gas safety inspection every year, but what happens when a...
Air conditioning systems are more likely to break down during periods of baking temperatures. It’s a paradox that when we need their cooling effects the most, AC units are forced to work harder and can subsequently develop a fault. One of the most common is...
Many drivers are choosing to install electric vehicle charging points at home here in the UK, but businesses too have been quick to capitalise on this beneficial option. AA statistics show that eight years from now, EVs will likely outnumber diesel-fuelled vehicles on British roads....
Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) systems are an integral part of site security. Acting as a deterrent to unwanted visitors, they can also alert staff to security issues and capture evidence to aid in prosecutions. However, to ensure that CCTV devices can be relied on, they must...
It is understood that companies looking to keep costs low seek to avoid unnecessary services. When electrical systems are functioning effectively onsite, paying for a maintenance plan might seem like a waste of money. However, while in the short-term side-stepping an extra monthly direct debit...
The legionella bacterium is a major threat to elderly and vulnerable people, such as the patients at a GP surgery. As such, it is not surprising that GP surgeries are required to pay close attention to their plumbing and water treatment obligations. Are legionella risk assessments...
Lighting currently uses approximately 20% of all electricity generated across Britain. Many of the lighting systems now in use, however, rely on inefficient lighting sources, providing significant opportunities for energy savings. To lower operating costs and improve their bottom line, UK firms must be aware of...
