Category: Safety

Legionella in Water Systems So, it’s looking like your business may be able to open up again soon, but have you been keeping an eye on your water systems? If your water flow has been stagnant for a while, this increases the risk of Legionella bacteria growing. This risk applies to most commercial buildings, not […]

Basic hygiene practices and maintaining safe distances are both crucial to prevent the spread of viruses, so we now offer a range of bespoke mats to bring attention to this. Remind staff and visitors to wash their hands or sanitise properly with our hygiene floor mats, suitable for a range of areas in all sorts […]

Essential workers on the frontline… we salute you. It’s scary times with the world facing a pandemic, and yet many workers out there are putting their health at risk in order to provide essential services to the UK. We’ve already talked about ways to cope with working from home, but what about ways to cope […]

CPR Has Changed As mentioned in our previous blog on First Aid Advice during COVID-19, officials are updating their guidance on First Aid and CPR protocols in light of the pandemic outbreak. This isn’t just relevant to First Aiders; all of the general public should be keeping an eye on these important updates to ensure […]

First Aid is incredibly important in day-to-day life, and this remains the case as the UK deals with the recent pandemic outbreak. St John Ambulance have released new advice so that anyone required to perform First Aid can continue to care for others whilst also keeping themselves safe. Updated First Aid Guidance During the COVID-19 […]

With the spread of COVID-19 across the UK, businesses find themselves in unprecedented times. There are closures across the country, lifestyles are changing and uncertainty looms every day. For those businesses that remain open – essential services, shops and takeaways – what can be done to ensure the safety of employees and customers? Hygiene in […]

Lithium-Ion Batteries “What’s a Lithium-Ion Battery?” you may ask. Well, they’re all around you. In fact, two billion Lithium-Ion cells are produced every year. In today’s society, many consumer and industrial goods are powered by these types of rechargeable batteries. They’re commonly used in portable devises, however their use in larger electronic is increasing – […]

A lot of people running businesses in the UK are unaware of the importance of Legionella prevention and their legal obligations when it comes to this deadly bacterium. Look at it this way: where there is water, there is a likelihood of contamination. Think of water as a dangerous commodity to treat with caution, just […]

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