Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has made the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. This is due to concerns about the risk of sudden collapse in schools and other buildings where the material is used.
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants.
The illegal cultivation of cannabis is a growing problem. Until recently, cannabis cultivation was generally large scale, often taking place in industrial units, remote warehouses and disused farm buildings, but since the Covid pandemic, police are increasingly finding smaller scale cannabis farms in residential private rented properties.
Climate change will force organisations and communities to prepare for flood events.
One hundred and thirty-five workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published on Thursday, July 6 by the Health and Safety Executive.
With the summer months drawing to a close and the cooler weather around the corner, it’s a good time for businesses to reflect on their risk management strategies and plan for the changing season ahead.
Rising repair costs are putting pressure on the motor insurance sector, with the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers showing that the current average private motor insurance premiums are 15% higher compared to Q1 2022 and continuing to rise.
Storm Agnes has been named by the Met Office as the deep area of low pressure that will impact much of the UK on 27th September and into the 28th.
Engineering inspection and maintenance are both essential for many businesses, but people often confuse the two.
With many parents working full time, it may become necessary at times to bring young people into places of work, and/or work alongside family at home. This can highlight a number of risks specific to the situation, and we have guidance on following some simple best practices for minimising these risks.
