Effective risk evaluation: utilising a risk advisory partner to get accurate Covid-19 (coronavirus) information
In the world of 24/7 media, social media connectivity and ‘Fake news’; getting real-time accurate information can be a challenge and can have an adverse effect on impact planning and risk assessment. Businesses need to be able to make informed decisions based on the latest data and genuine facts. The
Keeping the Royal Hospital Chelsea safe and secure
In 1692 The Royal Hospital Chelsea was established with the aim to care for those ‘broken by age or war’. The Royal Hospital is a Grade I and II listed site, a beautiful architectural legacy left to us by Charles II and Sir Christopher Wren. Today, the site of 66
Changing Perceptions Through Workforce Diversity
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is about so much more than placing a tick in the Corporate Social Responsibility box. Rather, it’s a real force for business improvement. Diverse teams are proven to develop more innovative ideas. When people of different ages, sexual orientations, genders, socio-economic classes, ethnicities, cultures,
Using behavioural observation to keep visitor attractions safe and secure
The UK is home to some of the world’s biggest and best visitor attractions and museums, with thousands of engaged visitors flowing through their doors every day. The overwhelming majority of these visitors are looking to be inspired by the exhibits and enjoy a fun day out, however, occasionally someone
Planning for risk in the 21st Century
For any business or enterprise, managing risk needs to start from the beginning, or at least at a point when risk realisation has not become too prevalent. After all, a key objective of any business must be to create a secure and safe environment for people to work in, and
Getting the logistics right for off-site construction
Logistics is not “sexy” – it is seldom the element of work that receives top billing or the limelight. However, logistics is the area where small changes in your planning can add up to make significant differences. After all, your project can only progress as fast as logistics will allow
Reduce workplace accidents with some simple steps
The majority of reported accidents in the workplace fall into three basic categories: slips, trips and falls. Thankfully, most of these accidents are easily preventable by following some simple safety practices. 1) Concentrate when walking Not being aware of your surroundings while walking around a workplace can cause you to slip,
How we can slash construction vehicle emissions overnight
The role of the construction industry is continuing to evolve and change, as supply chains become more complex and solutions become more integrated. Responsibility for our communities is also becoming more widely shared. Presented with an opportunity to take a more expansive view on wellbeing, our industry should be leaping
Increasing diversity in the 2020s
Without a doubt, there are many challenges facing the security industry as we enter the third decade of the century. And yet, one of the most pressing is almost wholly self-inflicted: our continuing lack of diversity. While there have been great strides made in some cases, our larger workforce trends