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New Building and Fire Safety Guidance Aims to Cut Time and Cost
August 18, 2020
Revised guidance for building regulations and fire safety have been issued by the Government, aimed at avoiding unnecessary remedial work on construction projects, and enabling occupiers to fast-track their fire safety procedures and risk assessments.
Read moreTop 10 Responsibilities of a Landlord – Commercial or Residential
July 14, 2020
A landlord’s responsibilities are increasing all the time, partly due to a Governmental clampdown on the rental sector, but also because of ever-changing health and safety legislation. Here we look at commercial & domestic landlord responsibilities.
Read moreHow Do You Choose the Best M&E Maintenance Companies?
May 18, 2020
Whatever industry your organisation is in, you need your facilities and operations to run efficiently and reliably. Increasingly, HVAC systems are becoming part of the fundamental infrastructure of an organisation, particularly in terms of air conditioning, heating, electrical systems, water systems and boilers etc. You hold a big responsibility to have these systems running smoothly and cost-effectively and so appointing an M&E maintenance provider is a critical decision you can’t afford to get wrong.
Read moreWhy PPE is Important at Work
April 2, 2019
An employer has a duty to make appropriate PPE available and to monitor its use. The PPE should be suitable and in good condition, it should be issued free of charge and employees need to be trained in how to use it, and the importance of using it.
Read moreSummary of The Health & Safety At Work Act: Maintenance
October 9, 2018
Under section 2 of the Health And Safety At Work Act, employers have a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees.
Read moreWhat is the Difference Between Planned and Reactive Maintenance? – Robinsonsfs
October 4, 2018
Maintenance is important to commercial businesses, and a failure to carry out important tasks can be very expensive. In this respect, there are two types of maintenance, which differ quite significantly; planned and reactive maintenance. At Robinsons Facilities Services, we would always recommend planned maintenance.
Read morePlanning For the Year Ahead: Get a Planned Preventive Maintenance Schedule in Place
March 20, 2018
Planned preventive maintenance is the concept of making a schedule of items in a business that need to be attended to and inspected on a routine basis, to ensure they continue to function efficiently and to avoid unforeseen breakdowns as far as is possible.
Read moreWhy Aftercare Services Shouldn’t Be Dismissed
December 13, 2017
Extended warranties are the bane of many a shopper’s life. You wait for the inevitable question after a sale has been completed and you politely decline. This is normally on the assumption that the product you have bought is in perfect working order, and under reasonable circumstances should remain so.
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