Water management policies
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.
Read moreKeeping control of your Legionella management
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.
Read moreGlobal Asbestos Awareness Week
24th March 2026
Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) (1st -7th April 2026) is an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos and advocating preventive measures.
Read moreWhere does the waste from your buildings really end up?
24th March 2026
Waste crime across the UK has been described as the “new narcotics” and a “low‑risk, high‑reward” activity for criminal networks, in being critically under prioritised, it is estimated to cost the English economy £1 billion per year.
Read moreSpring into action: revitalising near-miss health and safety reporting
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.
Read moreUKHSA investigating increases in Legionnaires’ disease
11th March 2026
Various recent press reports have been highlighting an increased number of Legionnaires’ disease cases in the UK recently.
Read moreAsbestos Training – What is competency?
10th March 2026
If you are responsible for managing asbestos in buildings, you’ll probably be aware that with the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations you are responsible to make sure your employees have the right training in place.
Read moreA fire risk assessors’ viewpoint - New Year’s Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland
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.
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