A-Z guides
Equality and diversity
Equality and diversity are not the same thing, although the terms are often used interchangeably. Equality is about treating people with equal respect, and opportunity, to allow people with different backgrounds to operate on a level playing field...
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 ...
Flexible working
Since 6 April 2003, employers in the UK have been under a legal obligation to consider applications for flexible working. Parents of young children have the right to submit a request to allow them to work ‘flexibly’, by changing hours,...
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...