Workplace Guides

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterial species which is particularly good at forming biofilms. Its growth in drinking water can cause problems with colour, taste, odour and turbidity if found in high numbers. Once established, biofilms can be difficult to eradicate from manmade water systems, because they need a biodispersant (a chemical to breakdown the biofilm) and/or physical removal prior to disinfection.

Over recent decades the general public has become increasingly aware of the potential adverse health effects of exposure to electric and magnetic fields at extremely low frequencies (ELF). Electromagnetic fields consist of electric (E) and magnetic (H) waves travelling together at the speed of light. ELF fields are those defined as having frequencies of up to 300Hz.

An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a framework that helps organisations monitor, control, and continuously improve their environmental performance.

The Equality Bill received Royal Assent in April 2010. The Equality Act 2010 brings together 116 different pieces of equality law, providing a single legal framework through which inequality and discrimination can be challenged.  It covers ‘protected characteristics’ of race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion or belief.

ESG, short for Environmental, Social and Governance is a set of factors measuring a business's impact on society, the environment, and how transparent and accountable it is. ESG has a positive impact on fundamental business practice relevant to the long-term success of any organisation improving their reputation, reducing risks, identifying opportunities, improving culture, intrinsic value and providing authenticity through transparency. It measures how a business integrates environmental, social, and governance practices into their operations, and ultimately their sustainability.

Lithium-ion batteries/cells are a common part of 21st century life, being used in equipment from smartphones and pacemakers to UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) and solar energy storage.

Not all Lithium-ion batteries are the same and their chemical characteristics of the cells will depend on aspects such as power output, cost and life span.

A suitable electric vehicle charging risk assessment will highlight any possible issues, but how will this affect your response plan/existing fire procedures?