Insights

9th April 2026

New technologies are becoming increasingly available to assist with day-to-day compliance monitoring of our buildings water systems. However, despite these advances in technology, water monitoring tasks are largely still conducted manually by site engineers.

7th April 2026

Indoor plants are often promoted as a natural way to improve air quality in workplace environments, but scientific evidence suggests their effectiveness as air cleaners is limited in real-world settings.

1st April 2026

As highlighted by my colleague Mike Ayling last week, the 1st to 7th April, this year is Global Asbestos Awareness Week. So, as part of the campaign, we have posed some questions for you to consider in how you are managing your asbestos risks.

31st March 2026

Water management policies are becoming increasingly important within health, safety and environmental (HSE) compliance, particularly as the UK faces growing water scarcity, alongside tightening regulatory expectations.

27th March 2026

Following a recent reported ‘cluster’ of Legionella cases in London and another outbreak in New York (to my knowledge, there have been at least four over the last couple of years), unsurprisingly testing equipment/kits for Legionella bacteria are being pushed again.

24th March 2026

Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) (1^st -7^th April 2026) is an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos and advocating preventive measures.

24th March 2026

Waste crime across the UK has been described as the ‘new narcotics’ and ‘low‑risk, high‑reward’. Activity for criminal networks is being critically under prioritised, and it is estimated to cost the English economy £1billon per year.

17th March 2026

In the winter months, we can become less observant, less engaged and less inclined to report occurrences such as near misses. Spring offers a psychological reset with lighter days, renewed focus, and a sense of starting again.