21Sep
07Sep
Reducing the risk of employee theft
Every business wants to believe it can trust its employees and in the vast majority of cases they can. But unfortunately, there can be a few employees who are tempted to abuse the trust that’s been put in them. According to figures from market and...
19Aug
How can you make your business feel as safe as possible?
With the easing of restrictions, many people have been getting out and about more. While steps towards normality are obviously to be welcomed, there have been some less welcome consequences too such as the increase in potential opportunities for people to be exposed to unpleasant...
10Aug
Fire doors: the quiet heroes of fire protection
Fire Door Safety Week is taking place from the 20th to the 26th September. And while fire doors might not sound like a subject that justifies an entire week being devoted to them, don’t underestimate their importance. Fire doors play a crucial role in fire...
20Jul
Why a ‘fit and forget’ approach to emergency lighting is not advisable
Last year a report came out highlighting the finding that just under half of firms in England didn't have the correct emergency lighting in place. Industrial and commercial lighting manufacturer Hilclare revealed that 44% of companies were breaching their obligations – and...
06Jul
Make sure new hospitality sector staff are trained in fire safety
The hospitality sector has had a tumultuous time throughout the pandemic and even as it started to re-open, it continued to face many challenges with stringent requirements needing to be met to stay Covid safe. The ongoing easing of restrictions hopefully now means that things...
08Jun
The importance of monitored fire alarm systems in care homes
The fire and rescue service must be able to respond quickly when a fire alarm system is triggered to provide the maximum level of protection possible. That need takes on even greater importance when it comes to premises such as residential care homes and that...
26May
Passive fire protection: a vital layer of defence
Most people are familiar with the presence of fire detection and protection equipment such as fire extinguishers and fire alarms in a building. But not all fire prevention and protection measures are as apparent. Most building users will probably not even be aware of the...
13May
You want to improve access control in your premises – so what options could you consider?
With restrictions easing, more buildings are opening up to members of the public. At the same time, increasing numbers of people are now starting to make their way back into physical workplaces once more. It’s a positive move towards some kind of greater normality. And...
29Apr