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HSE SPOTCHECKS SCOTTISH SCHOOLS COVID SECURE

HSE CHECKS SCOTTISH SCHOOLS COVID-SECURE

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have been carrying out a programme of COVID-secure school spot checks in Scotland regarding the implementation of school reopening guidance. Since...
FIRETRACE CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN WIND INDUSTRY

FIRETRACE CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN WIND INDUSTRY

The wind industry is committed to reducing the risk of turbine fires according to a new report published by Firetrace, a supplier of automatic fire suppression systems. However, while many companies...
Luton Crown Court

COUNCIL FINED AFTER TEACHER ASSAULTED BY PUPIL

Luton Borough Council has been sentenced after a teacher was assaulted by a pupil. Luton Crown Court heard how on 17 June 2016, the assistant head teacher at Putteridge High School was called to...
MSL Property Care Services: Fire Safety Compliance

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MSL Property Care Services explores the value of facilities management within a warehouse and the importance of ensuring fire safety compliance is met. What is Facilities Management? ...
REUSABLE RESPIRATORS PRESENT A SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMIC OPTION FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

REUSABLE RESPIRATORS FOR HEALTHCARE

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed an increased demand for single-use, disposable half-mask respirators, commonly referred to as “FFP2” or “N95.” This increased demand has...
FIREPROOFING HISTORY

FIREPROOFING HISTORY

Adrian Attwood, Executive Director of DBR (London) Limited, explains the reasons for historic landmark fires and how to prevent them from occurring.  General construction companies are...
ANVIL GROUP LAUNCHES COVID-19 "FIT TO WORK" APP

ANVIL GROUP LAUNCHES COVID-19 "FIT TO WORK" APP

A new app developed by global travel and operational risk company, Anvil Group, prompts employees to self-certify that they are free of COVID-19 symptoms before coming into work, enabling employers...
SOCOTEC MARKS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

SOCOTEC MARKS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

UK provider of testing, inspection and compliance services SOCOTEC is helping to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace by celebrating World Mental Health Day.  Taking place on...
Portland Harbour, Dorset

MoD ACCEPTS CROWN CENSURE OVER FATAL DIVING INCIDENT

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been issued with a Crown Censure by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a military diver died during training. On 14 November 2018, 26-year-old Marine...
SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO ADDRESS ASBESTOS RISK WITH £2BN REFURBISHMENT FUND

SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO ADDRESS ASBESTOS RISK

As the UK Government pledges over £2bn for upgrades and repairs to schools and colleges in England this year, Bureau Veritas is urging educational institutions to address the ongoing risks...

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