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• Carlisle and CT Protect introduce tailored behaviour detection training at ExCeL London

  10-10-2024 14:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Carlisle Support Services and CT Protect have introduced a tailored behaviour detection training programme at ExCeL London to enhance the skills of staff members, improve security operations, and establish a new standard for safety and security in the events industry.
  Aimed at enhancing overall preparedness for evolving risks, the training was customised to meet the specific needs of ExCeL London security personnel, improving their capability to swiftly assess and address vulnerabilities.
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• Over half of UK professionals think mental health support at work is a ‘box-ticking exercise’

  10-10-2024 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Almost three-quarters of companies now offer employee wellbeing programmes but despite this, 83 per cent of UK professionals state they’ve experienced mental ill health at work in the past 12 months – with more than a quarter encountering it ‘regularly’, finds new research by global talent solutions business, Robert Walters.
  The survey of 3,000 professionals in the UK & Ireland recently revealed that despite employers’ best efforts to enhance wellbeing offerings
  
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• A Clean Sweep: 50 Years of Innovation from Harrison Wipes and Chicopee 

  10-10-2024 12:42 via chtmag.com
  
  Harrison Wipes, a pioneer in the UK wipes industry, is proud to celebrate over 50 years of partnership and cleaning innovation with Chicopee®, marking a significant milestone in the history of the iconic J-Cloth®: a product that not only revolutionised the cleaning sector but has grown into a household name in the UK and beyond. From its humble origins as a simple woven dishcloth alternative to the modern J-Cloth® Compostable, Harrison Wipes has seen the evolution of the J-Cloth®
  
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• Honouring services to environmental health at the WCEC Military Awards 2024

  10-10-2024 12:29 via chtmag.com
  
  The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) hosted its annual Military Awards on 24 September at the historic and beautiful Stationers’ Hall in London which dates back to the 17th century.
  The ceremony was attended by Lorraine Larman the Master of the WCEC, alongside Darren Marston the Senior Warden, Kevin Meighan the Junior Warden, and Mike Jenkins the Clerk of the WCEC. Special guest speakers on the day were Lord Mayor Elect Alderman Alasdair King and Major General Ewan Carmi
  
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• Hygiene specialist supporting mental health in the workplace

  10-10-2024 12:08 via chtmag.com
  
  This World Mental Health Day (10 October), hygiene specialist Christeyns is getting behind the campaign, continuing its promotion of mental wellbeing in the workplace.
  Six years ago in 2018, Christeyns set out to champion mental health, identifying several training activities, resources, and assistance programmes that are now in place across the UK group of companies. A big part of this commitment was to enrol and train volunteer mental health first aiders, (MHFAs), of which there are now 25 acr
  
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• Hidden dangers

  10-10-2024 11:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Conor Logan, Technical Director, Colt International on the hidden dangers of neglecting smoke control system maintenance
  In September the Grenfell Inquiry concluded with the publication of the Phase 2 Report. Anyone who listened to the summary from the Inquiry led by Sir Martin Moore-Bick should not have failed to have been moved to strive to design, build, manage and maintain buildings better, particularly those buildings where people live. Anyone involved in fire safety in high rise residenti
  
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• Ensure Smooth Operations This Winter with Metro Rod’s Drainage Services

  10-10-2024 11:32 via fmj.co.uk
  
  As we move into the colder months, it’s the perfect time to ensure your facilities are prepared for the seasonal challenges ahead. At Metro Rod, we understand the increased risks that winter weather can bring to your drainage systems.
  Facilities managers across the UK have trusted our commercial drainage specialists for over 40 years to keep properties running smoothly, even in the toughest conditions.
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• RoSPA and Veriforce CHAS partner to transform H&S awards

  10-10-2024 10:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) has announced a landmark partnership with compliance and risk management specialist, Veriforce CHAS, which will simplify the pathway for CHAS members to achieve RoSPA’s globally recognised Health and Safety Awards.
  This strategic collaboration, one of the most significant in RoSPA’s recent awards history, was signed in an official ceremony at the House of Lords, with key leaders from both organisations present, including RoSPA
  
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• NG Bailey net zero target receives SBTi approval

  10-10-2024 10:32 via fmj.co.uk
  
  NG Bailey has had its long-term target to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI).  
  The independent engineering and services business has set a target to achieve net zero by 2045 for its scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions. 
  As part of its long-term target, NG Bailey has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for sources it owns or controls directly (Scope 1 and 2) by 90 per cent, as well as reducing emissions from its wid
  
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• OSH Stakeholder Alliance calls for action to tackle workplace mental health risks

  10-10-2024 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  This World Mental Health Day (10 October), the UK’s leading health and safety organisations are coming together to address poor mental health at work and are calling on the Government, employers and those responsible for workplace health and safety to tackle the issue.
  With the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reporting 875,000 people in Great Britain suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022-23 – and more than 17 million working days lost in that year alone
  
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• WSP office ready for the future with Kooltherm Pipe Insulation

  10-10-2024 09:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation and Insulated Pipe Support Inserts have been installed as part of the refurbishment of WSP’s Chancery Lane office, moving the building to an all-electric heating system.
  The refurbishment began in the summer of 2023 with all 5 floors of the Victorian building being extensively refitted. The M&E specification has been overseen by Essex Services Group and will include replacing the building’s existing gas boilers with roof-based air source heat pu
  
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• Sasse awarded significant contract with Arriva Bus UK

  10-10-2024 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Sasse Group UK has been awarded a multimillion-pound contract with Arriva Bus UK following a competitive tender process to provide cleaning, shunting, fuelling, and other support services to 24 bus depots and several outstations.
  
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• End of the manual vacuum cleaner?

  10-10-2024 01:00
  As the carpet care industry becomes increasingly automated, is there still a need for a personto manually operate a vacuum? Ann Laffeaty examines the role of the human cleaner in carpet care and asks whether manual vacuums will ever become a thing of the past.Vacuuming a carpet can be a lengthy, laborious process. Pushing a piece of heavy machinery across a large floor will inevitably put a strain on the operator’s arms and back. And the job is a monotonous one that will take up a great de
  
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