Insights

5th March 2026

It has now been two months since the devastating New Year’s Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana, Switzerland. As a fire risk assessor, we frequently are reminded how differently people react when confronted with real danger.

2nd March 2026

As a fire risk assessor, I read every progress update from the Grenfell Inquiry with a mix of professional interest and personal responsibility. The reports released throughout May, September, and December 2025 set the pace.

28th February 2026

While our safety management over the decades has seen trends going in the right direction as far as workplace injuries are concerned, the same is not true for health and in particular mental health.

18th February 2026

Following an ongoing outbreak, UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) is advising people to check their first aid supplies for a range of “non-sterile alcohol-free wipes”.

17th February 2026

As the UK steers more towards net-zero targets and building management sees an increased focus on sustainability, closed water system design is having a bit of a re-think.

16th February 2026

Published at the end of last month, although still running as the end date is 31st March 2026, the “HSE KPIs report for 2025 to 2026” provides a performance breakdown of a range of KPIs, grouped by strategic objective.

13th February 2026

London’s air quality has been shaped in recent years by a mix of policy measures and weather variability. At the centre of the capital’s environmental strategy is the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). 

12th February 2026

It is thought that the fire safety legislation in the Channel Islands has fallen a long way behind the UK – a thought also shared by the Minister for Home Affairs Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, who has now put forward a proposal addressing these concerns.