10Dec
13Nov
How often should you get your fire extinguishers serviced?
Getting any kind of equipment serviced isn’t the most exciting prospect. So it’s not difficult to see how jobs like organising fire extinguisher servicing end up being pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. But don’t underestimate the importance of ensuring they’re properly maintained. If...
23Oct
Staying Safe on Bonfire Night: Tips for a Fun and Secure Celebration
Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated each year on November 5th, marked by gatherings, bonfires, and spectacular fireworks displays. While the night is full of excitement, it can also pose certain risks if safety precautions aren’t taken. Whether you’re attending a...
14Oct
Stay safe this season by reducing the risk of candle fires
Candle fire safety week takes place from the 21st to the 27th October, timed to coincide with a period when candle use rises both in homes and in businesses. Events like Halloween and Bonfire night, the run up to Christmas, and the arrival of darker...
24Sep
Managing fire risks when taking on seasonal workers
Even though it’s only September, many organisations are already busy putting plans in place to recruit seasonal workers ready for Christmas. These types of staff are essential during peak activity periods, particularly in sectors like retail and hospitality. However, their temporary nature can present some...
23Aug
Rural crime levels are rising: how can you reduce the risk of being targeted?
The problem of UK rural crime continues to grow. At the start of August, insurer NFU Mutual’s Rural Crime Report 2024 revealed that the cost of this type of crime in 2023 exceeded £50m. The report paints a mixed picture, but the core message...
10Jun
Is fire safety competence an issue in the care home sector?
When it comes to some of the people who carry out the maintenance of fire safety equipment and installations in care homes, is there a lack of competence? It’s a worrying thought, but this was a question raised in a report made to CROSS-UK in...
23May
Landlords – are you complying with all your fire safety legal duties?
Landlords who fail to fulfil their fire safety obligations are putting the safety and potentially the lives of their tenants at risk. And they’re putting themselves at risk too. That’s something a landlord discovered in March when she was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to
23Apr
Retail crime levels are rising – how can you keep employees safe?
There are some shocking trends highlighted in the most recent British Retail Consortium (BRC) 2024 Retail Crime Survey. And one of the worst has to be the dramatic rise in the number of violent and abusive incidents that retail staff are facing – with...
22Nov