Insights

What is The National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS)?

24th June 2026

The Met Office’s National Severe Weather Warning Service provides colour-coded warnings up to seven days ahead for severe weather, including heat, rain, storms, wind, snow, ice and fog. Warnings explain expected impacts, likelihood, updates and safety guidance. Yellow, amber and red alerts show increasing severity, from disruption to danger to life.

Legionella – not evolving just opportunity accepting

23rd June 2026

Legionella is not evolving; it is exploiting opportunities created by complex water systems, climate and lifestyle changes. Risks now extend beyond traditional systems and demographics. Effective control relies on robust risk assessment, control schemes, training and management systems, not simple “logbook” compliance.

So, how is your Legionella management?

16th June 2026

How is your Legionella management? Sure, you are doing all the operational tasks as required by HSG274, but has this become more of a tick box exercise rather than a robust system of control that links directly back to your policy, Legionella risk assessment, and written scheme?

Evolving health and safety management in the era of remote work

29th May 2026

Organisations are increasingly seeking advice on health and safety requirements for hybrid and remote working arrangements as flexible working continues to expand.

New Government consultation on the fire risk assessors’ profession

27th May 2026

The Government has released a consultation on the fire risk assessors’ (FRA) profession, and it covers three areas.

A Look at Workplace Temperature Limits in the UK!

22nd May 2026

With the sun finally coming out, I read an article this week discussing proposals for maximum workplace temperature limits.

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Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) - what is the story behind this well-known term?

20th May 2026

The term Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) emerged during the 1970s and 1980s, a period marked by rapid urban development, sealed office buildings, and growing concerns about indoor air quality.