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Lithium battery power has changed the way we live our lives and whilst not a new innovation, over recent years, has been increasingly favoured on construction sites.

New research by Allianz Commercial has found that inflation continues to be the biggest threat facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024.

Underinsurance in business interruption (BI) policies is common, and can jeopardise an organisation’s ability to fully recover following a loss.

The long-term health of workers at a wood waste recycling centre was put in danger due to excessive exposure to the dust their work created, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution has found.

Manchester Company Fined £20,000 After Worker Falls Through Roof, Sustaining Serious Injuries

All businesses are open to risk if they don’t have the correct level of insurance, and some, more than others, may be at risk of financial hardship as a result of being either underinsured or uninsured.

When it comes to workplace safety, cutting corners can have devastating consequences. A recent case involving a metal processing company in Oldbury, West Midlands, serves as a sobering reminder of this fact.

A company has been fined £40,000 after an electrical flash inflicted severe burns on one of its workers.

Last year local authorities saw a 66% increase in pothole-related vehicle damage claims, while claims in February doubled compared to the previous year. After a number of recent storms, insurers are warning motorists that even more potholes are likely to be littering Britain’s roads.

Our insurer partner Axa Insurance have produced industry specific risk management guides to help you reduce the risks associated with your business and keep your business operational as well as protecting your staff and customers safe.

Back in September last year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections. Sinc...

The dangerous material was banned from construction 25 years ago
Asbestos may still be present in buildings built before 2000
New HSE campaign emphasises legal duties to manage asbestos

Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new campaign to keep people safe from asbestos.

The use of green energy is crucial in the fight against climate change and it’s clear that renewable energy sources will gain prominence over the coming years as technology improves. This is a very good thing but what are the risks?

Whilst electrical fires are among the most common cause of fire, an effective maintenance programme can reduce risk and improve business resilience.

Every business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of both employees and members of the public. While accidents do happen, adopting a robust approach to workplace health and safety is key to keeping employees safe.

Extreme weather and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated misinformation and disinformation are the top two risks facing organisations and individuals in 2024, a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found.

Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants.

It’s a highly technical, specialist field applying precision engineering – but can also cause harm to the lungs and skin.

Research by Aviva has found one in five businesses have been victims of a cyber-attack in the past year, with only 17% ...

The illegal cultivation of cannabis is a growing problem. Until recently, cannabis cultivation was generally large scale, often taking place in industrial units, remote warehouses and disused farm buildings, but since the Covid pandemic, police are increasingly finding smaller scale cannabis farms in residential private rented properties.

Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is often caused by work processes involving hand-held power tools that can affect workers’ hands and arms. Regular and frequent exposure to HAV can result in permanent health effects, including Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), a condition characterised by painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, and joint pain.

With the summer months drawing to a close and the cooler weather around the corner, it’s a good time for businesses to reflect on their risk management strategies and plan for the changing season ahead.

What’s the difference between engineering inspection and maintenance? Engineering inspection and maintenan...

October is Cyber-security Awareness Month. This social media flipbook outlines four simple steps that organisations can share with employees to help keep their business' cyber-secure.

With many parents working full time, it may become necessary at times to bring young people into places of work, and/or work alongside family at home. This can highlight a number of risks specific to the situation, and we have guidance on following some simple best practices for minimising these risks.