Specialist ventilation ductwork cleaning firm, Indepth Hygiene Services, has achieved the BS EN ISO 14001:2004 certification, which focuses on the environmental aspects of an organisation’s activities.
Fire safety rules strengthened
The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is beginning a new era in fire safety regulations with stronger rules for businesses.
BIFM publishes two new FM guides
Two new best practice guides have been released by the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) focusing on benchmarking and space planning and management.
Daily fires at UK waste plants
Environment Agency figures show recycling or waste management plants deal with a blaze almost every day.
Kittens at home in air-con system
Air conditioning units have seen plenty of use in the hot weather during the last few weeks, but one system has been used for an entirely different reason – a home for a litter of kittens.
‘Alarm’ over hand-washing failings
Doctors who fail to meet hand hygiene standards should face disciplinary action, politicians in Scotland have said.
Worker injured tackling diner blaze
A restaurant worker was injured as he successfully fought to prevent a fire spreading at Dhaba’s Diner in West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh.
HSE website to speed up enquiries
Enquiries made of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are to be made easier as the body invests in its website and guidance.
School building work safety checks
A new safety initiative is targeting construction work taking place at schools, universities and student accommodation in the North West over the summer holidays.