Facilities management guide
There are many definitions of Facilities Management. The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) describes it as “the integration of processes within an organisation to maintain and develop the agreed services which support and imp...
Fire safety legislation
Fire safety legislation obviously differs from country to country; however, the principles are always the same – to reduce the risk to life and property from the threat of fire. In the UK, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO...
First aid
The aim of first aid is to preserve life and to reduce the effects of injury or illness suffered at work. Employers should assess the first aid requirements within their workplace, appoint competent personnel, and provide equipment and facilities ...
Gas safety
Any person in control of premises, either landlord or managing agent, has a duty to make sure that gas appliances, fittings and flues are installed, maintained and repaired in accordance with the appropriate standards and legislation. By doing thi...
Global standards
Every organisation seeks to improve the way it operates. Global management system standards can provide the necessary controls to monitor and measure performance. Quality managementIt is essential that organisations provide products and services ...
Hazardous substances
Substances hazardous to health are defined in UK legislation under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) as those that are 'Very Toxic, Toxic, Corrosive, Harmful or Irritant.' COSHH applies to a very wide range of ...