Tag Archives: health and safety

Too many employees are using their own clothing to ‘layer up’ at work to stay warm in the winter causing serious safety concerns, says phs Besafe. phs Besafe, the UK’s leading supplier of specialist PPE workwear and laundry solutions, is ...

Principle Cleaning Services’ Vertical division has won a RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. The company’s window cleaning team was recognised with a Bronze Award in the Industry category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its clients ...

Following the deaths or injury of a number of window cleaners from electrocution while using water-fed poles, the Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) has called a crucial meeting with key industry bodies and manufacturers with the aim of agreeing improved ...

Each year, it is reported that there are between 4,000-6,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the UK, killing between 7-12 per cent of all those infected. Although the severity of this disease is extreme, more can be done to raise ...

The Christmas build up is often one of the most exciting and busiest times of year for UK businesses. This is especially true for retail, with gift buyers and Black Friday shoppers going all out. The hospitality sector has non-stop ...

As staff attraction and retention continues to be an issue for cleaning operators, creating a health and safety culture that goes beyond pure regulatory compliance could be a strategic response to staffing challenges Martin Troelsgaard, Global Head of Insights at ...

Despite many businesses asking employees to return to the office over the past couple of years, the topic is still making headlines as owners and management try to balance work demands with staff needs. Hybrid working and hot desking are ...

By Adrian Gee-Turner, Director, L’Eau Ltd The pandemic forced cleaning businesses to expand their range of services to fulfil a vital role in the fight against COVID-19. Many cleaning companies already offered disinfection, and when the pandemic hit, the industry ...

Cleaning chemicals are intended to create environments that promote health and safety, however, if employees don’t have the right support, issues such as improperly mixed chemicals can lead to unfortunate consequences, as Scott Campbell, Global Product Manager Hydro Systems, explains. ...

By James Carver, Managing Director, OSC The steady return of workers to offices across the country has been positive news for all. However, this return to normality has coincided with an increase in Covid cases and the fast approach of ...