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November 1, 2024

Do commercial properties need lifts? We explore how to tell if your commercial property needs to have a lift for staff or visitors. For UK property owners, ensuring accessibility across multiple floors in commercial buildings is more than a thoughtful addition, it’s a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

September 27, 2024

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) plays a crucial role in ensuring electrical safety in both commercial and residential settings. PAT testing is the process of routinely checking electrical appliances for safety, but which items need PAT testing in the UK?

The test is particularly relevant for any items that run off mains power, and regular testing helps identify potential hazards such as frayed cables or exposed components that could cause electric shocks or fires if the right fire stopping measures aren’t in place.

June 13, 2024

Food vans have become a vibrant part of the UK’s food landscape, whether it’s at a festival or outside a bar or pub. Food vans offer everything from gourmet burgers to exotic street food but they all need to consider food van health and safety including regulations.

Ensuring the safety of your customers and staff is not only a legal obligation but also crucial for maintaining a good reputation and avoiding costly errors. When it comes to food, you can’t be too careful. This guide will cover essential health and safety considerations, including equipment maintenance, staff training, PAT testing, and other critical areas.

May 30, 2024

CCTV has become an integral part of security measures for commercial buildings. But deploying CCTV is not just about setting up cameras; it involves navigating a few regulations to ensure compliance with legal standards, especially in a commercial property.

Here’s what commercial property owners and managers need to consider regarding CCTV regulations in the UK and what they can do to make sure they have met their obligations.

April 11, 2024

Have you ever been stuck in a lift or waited ages for one to arrive? Lifts are great when they work, but they can run into problems, and as you would expect, there are some pretty strict regulations regarding lift maintenance and repair. Like anything mechanical, lifts aren’t designed to work forever, and they need a level of care and attention to keep functioning.

Here are some common lift problems that you might run into, as well as their potential causes and ways to repair them (or avoid them altogether).

March 7, 2024

Security is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. Whether you run a small office or manage a large commercial complex, controlling who accesses your premises is essential for maintaining the safety and security of your employees, assets, and sensitive information.

February 22, 2024

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, commonly known as LOLER, play a pivotal role in maintaining safety standards across various industries. These regulations have been in their current guise since 1998, and are designed to ensure the safe use of lifting equipment and protect workers from the risks associated with lifting operations. In this blog post, we’ll explore what LOLER regulations cover and why they are essential for workplace safety.

January 3, 2024

In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a surge in the development and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and commercial electric vehicles are becoming a mainstay. As businesses seek to align with sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprint, the question arises:

Are commercial electric vehicles worth the investment for businesses? This article explores the advantages and challenges of integrating electric vehicles into commercial fleets.

December 22, 2023

In the blink of an eye, a bolt of lightning can strike, bringing with it the potential for significant damage to your business. While it may seem like a rare occurrence, the impact of lightning strikes can be devastating, leading to financial losses and operational disruptions.

Particularly high buildings can be more of a risk, as you may expect, and every year the UK is faced with 200,000 or more lightning strikes, each having the potential to cause damage.

In this blog post, we will explore the various ways lightning can cause damage, the types of damage it inflicts, whether UK laws mandate lightning protection, and how implementing lightning protection measures can safeguard your business.