80% Of Returning Staff Are At Work But Don’t Feel Safe – What Have You Done To Avoid A Negligence Claim?
We must be in work and at risk, or else risk our jobs A week after non-essential shops opened, a report shows that most employers are failing to do enough to help staff feel safe. As many as 80% of returning workers are worried... They are at work but are anxious...
Fever Cameras – Thermal Screening As Part Of A Safe Return To Work
Are you responsible for a public sector building or commercial site? Then you may have heard about fever cameras. And... how they could make the return to work much easier as the Covid-19 lockdown winds down. Of course, safety concerns are paramount. Following...
UK Warehouses Warn They Are Almost Full Due To Covid-19 Retail & Factory Closures
The UK's warehouses will be completely full in just 2-3 weeks. So say the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), who carried out a survey of 100 of their members to identify the impact of the Coronavirus. What it revealed was that 90% of available space has been used....
The Insurance Smallprint That Could Cost Your Company An Arm And A Leg During Lockdown
You might think that the current extreme conditions mean insurance companies will relax. This is NOT the case. They will enforce the rules of their terms and conditions. This means, more than ever, businesses need to be aware of the smallprint banana skin... You might...
Loos, Legionella and Lockdown
There's a sneaky threat lurking. It's ready to strike... just when you think the crisis is over. It’s not cash flow. Or regaining lost contracts or lost productivity. Oh no! It's something you will never think of. Not in a million years. Ignore it and it could cause...
In an emergency during lockdown, who makes the best keyholder? Professional Security Guard or member of staff?
It seems like the ideal solution. You need an authorised keyholder in case your alarm goes off. So you ask a member of staff who lives nearby to do it. If the alarm is activated, there is someone within easy reach of the premises. S/he can take the call from your...
Lockdown crime, your empty business premises and scallywags… What you can do to stop your business being the next victim
Crime has dropped during the lockdown. Martin Hewitt from the National Police Chiefs' Council reported a 21% fall in crime This is a great silver lining. But, while it is welcome, it may conceal a hidden problem. And something else for businesses to think about at...
Can You Bounce Your Business Back After Lockdown?
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every UK business. Most negatively... The initial shock has worn off. Now, most of us are working our way through the immediate financial implications. The next step is to make sure you're ready to bounce back! Here are five things...
Watch Out For Coronavirus Business Scams
Conmen are always looking out for ways to scam businesses. Whether that's phishing emails to acquire bank details or more sophisticated attempts to get you to change the payment address on a regular invoice. And the Coronavirus crisis has given these toerags even more...
Will the Fire Service come to save YOUR business premises?
False alarms are a terrible waste of resources and finances. As a result, many Fire and Rescue Services are taking bold measures to rein in waste. This is a positive move on the face of it. But it does pose a difficult question for your Responsible Person. Especially...