Having an AC unit is a great investment for your workplace to keep your staff feeling cool and working at their best throughout the day. However, just like any other machine, an AC system requires regular maintenance if it’s going to last for years to...
Many UK workplaces have either installed electric vehicle charging technology or are planning to. Businesses are under pressure to switch their fleets – large or small – to electric vehicles, and of course, they will increasingly have staff and visitors who need access to EV charging...
CCTV offers a number of benefits for a business, including helping to prevent crime, increase staff and customer safety and reduce insurance claims. In this blog, we discuss these benefits in more detail. Does CCTV deter thieves? If you're concerned about theft in your business, CCTV is...
It is a common complaint in the workplace about the office often being too hot during the summer months. Whilst this may seem like a minor issue, it can actually be extremely detrimental to your business as it can not only affect a person’s health...
For your firm to remain compliant, it must perform a fire safety risk assessment. It must also regularly test its fire alarm and ensure that it is professionally serviced to make sure it can be relied upon in an emergency. Weekly fire tests fire alarms Since 2005,...
You might be a Facilities Manager (FM) charged with a multi or single-site operation but, either way, you'll be responsible for making sure that all buildings operate at optimum perfectly and that their users and visitors stay secure and safe. While this usually means managing...
Community fridges are a growing initiative to help families navigate the cost of living crisis and spiralling food prices. However, a group can’t just set up a cold storage facility for others to access without considering some essential legislative requirements relating to food safety and...
How to gain access for a landlord gas safety inspection and what to do if your tenant is reluctant to allow this You know that as a landlord you have a duty to carry out a gas safety inspection every year, but what happens when a...
Air conditioning systems are more likely to break down during periods of baking temperatures. It’s a paradox that when we need their cooling effects the most, AC units are forced to work harder and can subsequently develop a fault. One of the most common is...
Many drivers are choosing to install electric vehicle charging points at home here in the UK, but businesses too have been quick to capitalise on this beneficial option. AA statistics show that eight years from now, EVs will likely outnumber diesel-fuelled vehicles on British roads....
