Lithium power in construction: managing risk alongside innovation
Lithium battery power has changed the way we live our lives and whilst not a new innovation, over recent years, has been increasingly favoured on construction sites.
The importance of setting an appropriate indemnity period
Underinsurance in business interruption (BI) policies is common, and can jeopardise an organisation's ability to fully recover following a loss.
A10-step guide to help you and your business prepare your cars for spring
New Aviva data reveals that winter weather – such as wind, snow, sleet, rain and ice – accounted for thousands of motor claims over the last few years*.
The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Lessons from the Winchester Asbestos Case
In a recent court ruling, a company director found himself facing an eight-month jail sentence for failing to protect workers from asbestos exposure during a refurbishment project.
Pothole prangs rise as motorists enter most dangerous month
The number of potholes plaguing Britain’s roads is on the rise
Improve fire safety in commercial kitchens
Kitchens have all the ingredients for a devastating fire.
Keep people safe from future dangers of asbestos, regulator warns
Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new campaign to keep people safe from asbestos.
Top five risks of solar energy
The use of green energy is crucial in the fight against climate change and it’s clear that renewable energy sources will gain prominence over the coming years as technology improves. This is a very good thing.
The importance of an effective electrical maintenance programme for managing fire risk
Whilst electrical fires are among the most common cause of fire, an effective maintenance programme can reduce risk and improve business resilience.
HSE to visit farms as part of national inspection campaign
Farmers are being reminded they must change their attitude towards safety as Britain’s workplace regulator readies itself for a wave of inspections in the coming months.