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Join us at the ‘RiskWise in 30 Minutes’ Webinar
On Wednesday 10th April at 2pm, we’re showcasing everything you need to know about RiskWise, our property risk management solution… in just 30 minutes!
Over 8,000 Properties Now Supported by RiskWise
Every day, new properties across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada begin using RiskWise to manage and reduce risk. This month, RiskWise activated its 8,000th property – and the numbers continue to rise.
Weather Extremes Highlight the Need to Plan for Our Changing Climate
Figures published this week by the Environment Agency showed 1 in every 5 days in 2012 saw flooding whilst 1 in every 4 days were in drought.
Join us at the RiskWise Positive Reporting Webinar
Positive Reporting for successful risk management – join us for our free webinar to learn how RiskWise’s Positive Reporting functionality allows you to effortlessly manage the performance of properties, sites, portfolios and teams.
HSE Issue First Fee for Intervention (FFI) Invoices
Almost 5 months since the introduction of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Fee for Intervention scheme, the first invoices have been sent, totalling almost £730,000 for the months of October and November 2012.
Report warns: London at risk of possible ‘catastrophic’ Legionnaires’ outbreak
A Health & SafetyHealth & safety law requires employers to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees as well as considering others who may be affected by their work, such as clients, contractors an... More Executive report leaked to Environmental Health News warned of a possible “catastrophic” Legionella outbreak in London, showing Legionella inspections had dropped 44 per cent over three years.
Importance of Having a Robust Asbestos Management Plan
The prevalence of asbestosAsbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK1. Asbestos was extensively used in construction materials up until the late 1990s, and is present in a significant number of bu... More issues currently in the news highlights the importance of having a robust asbestos management plan in place.
Oxygen Use in the Workplace
The HSE has issued a new leaflet providing guidance for those using oxygen in the workplace such as in welding, for food preservation or packaging, in chemical plants and steelworks.
Rise in Corporate Manslaughter Cases
Research shows that new corporate manslaughter cases opened by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) increased by 40 per cent between 2011-12.
Legionella Update: Silver & Copper Ionisation Systems
From 1 February 2013, marketing and use of elemental copper as a biocide will not be allowed under the Biocidal Products Directive and the national Biocidal Products Regulations 2001.