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What Happens When Legionella Goes Unchecked in Your Business
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 […]
Read moreA Salon Waste Disposal FAQ for Salon Owners
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 […]
Read moreBest Hand Dryers for Kids with Autism
The third blog in our latest hand dryer campaign is focused on which hand dryer facilities are best to autistic children. Nurseries and child’s play areas being the most common places a child might use a hand dryer. Finding the best hand dryer for kids with autism is often a difficult task for venues, so […]
Read moreWhy Quiet Hand Dryers are Best for the Elderly
Next in our hand dryer blog series is a niche topic that’s important for a variety of our customers and that’s the topic of quiet hand dryers and the elderly. We have a vast range of dryers, and when shopping for something new, it’s important to have all of the information. So while we’ll be […]
Read moreWhich are the Best Hand Dryers for Schools?
Finding a hand dryer for any setting can be difficult. There are so many to choose from and when you see the range of prices and levels of functionality, it can all seem a bit of a blur. But believe it or not, there are better machines for different settings. There is a difference between […]
Read more5 Waste Mistakes Most Small Businesses Make
Here at Direct365, we know about waste. A lot of the businesses that take waste collection services from us start out by asking us for advice. With over a decade of experience helping small businesses, we know the mistakes that businesses make over disposal of their waste. And it’s this reason we’ve brought this blog […]
Read more7 Reasons Why Employees are Taking Sickies
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 […]
Read more5 Things to Think About When Performing a Fire Risk Assessment
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 […]
Read moreThe Burning Question: Where, When, and Why do we Call on our Fire and Rescue Services?
Fires might be more frequent than you think. In fact, at the end of June 2023, a considerable 32,537 fire-related electrical incidents were reported. As electrical safety specialists in workspaces, this got us thinking – where’s a hotbed for these incidents? What are the most common causes? And when are fires most likely to ignite? […]
Read moreHow the New Workplace Recycling Regulations in Wales Will Affect Your Business
From 6th April, the new Workplace Recycling Regulations will come into effect across Wales and will become law for all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations to segregate their waste for recycling. What Will Change? To improve the quality and quantity of recycling from workplaces, recycling will be separated into six waste streams. The following […]
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