A major weather event currently developing thousands of miles away in the tropical Pacific Ocean is set to potentially make a very direct, possibly disruptive impression on UK business operations over the next year or two. While the origin...
21st June 2026 – This Sunday is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year expected to bring an average of nearly 17 hours of daylight to the UK . Such increased daylight is the perfect opportunity for...
Oil spills are a persistent, high-stakes threat in industrial and commercial environments. Whether it’s a minor hydraulic leak on a factory floor, a fuel spill at a logistics depot, or a grease contamination in a commercial kitchen, an unmanaged...
(Reading time 10 minutes) How to avoid the dangers of “spray and wipe” Every day in commercial facilities, many employees perform the familiar “spray and wipe” ritual on shared workspaces. While this practice looks and smells clean, from a...
(Reading time 4 minutes) For facilities managers and building owners, a property’s hygiene is often judged by visible factors such as floor shine, dust-free surfaces and fresh air. Significant investments are typically made in cleaning staff and services, high-efficiency...
Why a standard mop is a data centre’s worst enemy Reading time: 10 minutes A data centre is a secure, climate-controlled facility that consolidates interconnected computing equipment and data storage. It features sensitive electronics, such as high-density servers, switches,...
What are the dangers of black water in the home? Black water is a hazardous form of domestic water ingress into a property (classed as Category 3, with clean water being Category 1 and grey water Category 2). It...
The toxic truth about white mould in houses (Reading time 5 mins) White mould is a common but often misunderstood issue in homes experiencing dampness. Rather than indicating a single species of mould, it indicates that indoor moisture levels...
(Reading time 5 minutes) Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, caused by various bacteria, viruses or fungi. Meningococcal disease is a serious but uncommon illness caused by meningococcal bacteria, and it can...
(Reading time 5 minutes) Biological hazards in secure custody environments range from small-scale contaminants, such as blood smears on a booking desk, to the large-scale fouling encountered during dirty protests. They pose an extreme and legally accountable risk to...