16Nov
28Oct
Managing fire risk in a sector under strain
The commercial and catering service hospitality sector is under phenomenal strain at the moment. Given that it’s going through such an exceptionally tough period, the prospect of adding to the list of issues to deal with is unlikely to be met with a great deal...
20Oct
Six reasons why it’s vital your fire and security equipment is serviced
When it comes to both fire safety and security, it’s incumbent on employers, building owners, landlords and occupiers of business premises to manage all of the associated hazards and risks. One important element of meeting those obligations is by installing all necessary fire and security...
12Oct
Testing times for retailers as crime levels rise
There’s mounting concern over growing levels of retail crime. Even before the pandemic the figures did not make for pleasant reading. And since then, the situation appears to be getting worse. The 2020 Crime Retail Survey, produced by the British Retail Consortium and...
05Oct
Protecting the vulnerable: maintain your care home’s fire and security equipment
The past few months have been exceptionally difficult for care homes across the UK. The disruption and distress caused by Covid-19 in residential accommodation for vulnerable individuals has been significant. The battle to keep the virus out of these environments has been extraordinarily demanding and...
18Sep
Four ways to prevent workplace arson attacks
As if businesses didn’t have enough to contend with at the moment, since lockdown began there have been several instances of them being badly affected by arson attacks. One of the areas that has had problems is Greater Manchester, which has faced several workplace arson attacks...
04Sep
A Covid safe workplace is vital – but so is a fire safe one
The National Fire Chiefs Council's Business Safety Week is being held from the 7th to 13th September this year. It’s an annual event that offers important reminders about key fire safety messages businesses mustn’t overlook. And this year, that’s especially pertinent. Because...
19May
Jackson Fire & Security given bronze award from MOD
Jackson Fire & Security have recently been given a bronze award from the MOD as part of their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The company were awarded this in recognition of their commitment to the Armed Forces having last year signed the Armed...
28Apr
How well are you controlling who’s accessing your building?
A news story that starts off with a theft and then goes on to have a happy ending is a fairly unusual occurrence. So it made a change to read about this story that was in the news recently. A rare 30-year-old...
17Apr