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Salons use water constantly, but not always evenly. Some basins, hoses and sinks are used all day, others only occasionally. Where water sits still and then sprays, legionella risk can…

When you take on a new building, you also take on responsibility for how it is managed. A few questions before you commit can save surprises later.Fire safety questionsIs there…

When the last person leaves, nobody is there to notice a problem. A five-minute walk-round at closing time is one of the simplest ways to reduce overnight fire risk.A practical…

More workplaces are installing electric vehicle chargers for staff, visitors and fleets. A charger is electrical equipment in a place where vehicles, people and sometimes buildings are close together, so…

Cigarette ends, lighters and charging vapes are everyday items, but they can start fires if they end up in the wrong place. A few clear rules go a long way.Where…

Laundry rooms are common in nursing homes, hotels, gyms, salons and holiday lets. Tumble dryers produce heat and lint, and a fire can start quietly in a room few people…

Garages and workshops combine flammable liquids, heat, sparks and electrical equipment, often in a small space. Good fire safety starts with knowing what burns and what could start it.Typical hazardsOils,…

A busy salon has a lot going on: heated tools, hairdryers, washing machines, chemicals and a steady stream of clients. Most of the risks are ordinary ones, which means simple…

Legionella sampling does not mean testing every tap in the building. Sampling points are chosen to give a useful picture of how your water system is performing, and the choice…

Your staff may know where the exits are. Visitors, delivery drivers and contractors almost certainly do not. A short, consistent briefing on arrival helps people react correctly if the alarm…