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Essential Information on Fixed Wire Testing Regulations and Legislation

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Are you unsure about the fixed wire testing regulations for your business? Are you struggling to get a hold on fixed wire testing legislation? This article provides essential advice when it comes to fixed wire testing and informs you of the legislation and its requirements so you have enough information to make a decision about […]

Electrical Safety Requirements for Landlords: EICR Explained

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Are you clear about what your electrical safety responsibilities are as a landlord? The regulations can be a little difficult to understand. We’ve put this article together to explain UK electrical safety requirements for landlords, focusing on EICR testing, obtaining necessary certificates, and working with qualified electricians. Landlords will gain an understanding of practical steps […]

Hazardous Chemicals at Work: All You Need to Know

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Direct365 know a lot about how to run a successful small business, but we also know a lot about the ins and outs of dealing with regulations. Safety and waste are our bread and butter. When it comes to safety, one type of hazardous material that almost every organisation will have somewhere is some form […]

What Happens When Legionella Goes Unchecked in Your Business

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For businesses across the country, health and safety should be the first thing on the checklist when you start employing people. There are some standard health and safety things that will always get attention first. Things like fire safety, first aid and risk assessments. And some would say rightly so. But there are other things […]

A Salon Waste Disposal FAQ for Salon Owners

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When organising salon waste disposal and collection for customers, they come to us with a lot of questions. All of the legalities and technicalities can be difficult to get your head around. And as the small business experts, Direct365 are the best people to answer all of your salon waste questions. But for the most […]

7 Reasons Why Employees are Taking Sickies

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Many employees enjoy their jobs. Working for a living is a reality of life, and most people get on without any major problems. But there are times when people will need to take time off. Sickness is a natural part of life, but when employees take sick days without any need, questions need to be […]

5 Things to Think About When Performing a Fire Risk Assessment

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Regardless of the industry you’re in, you have a responsibility to keep your staff and visitors safe from the dangers of the workplace. Some workplaces are less dangerous, with the likes of office spaces being safer than industry factories and warehouses. But each environment possesses risk in unto itself. That’s why you need to have […]

7 Things You Should Provide Your Fleet With

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Offering employees and potential employees the perk of a company car could be the difference between retaining and attracting talent, and losing it to your rivals. While you may contest that your company has a greater culture and attitude to employees, that’s difficult to communicate just in a salary and benefits package. But whether you […]

Positive Steps for Men’s Health Month in the Workplace

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There have been strong steps to promote male mental health across society over the last decade. Helping people open up about things going on inside their head is a completely positive experience. But there are still serious inroads to be made around male physical health, and there is still a lot not being done in […]