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Important steps to carrying out a successful risk assessment

Compliance Risk23 February 2026

Risk assessments are much more than mere administrative exercises across the UK’s workplaces and buildings. They are legal, practical, and strategic requirements that greatly help protect people, property, and organisations from harm. Under key UK legislation, risk assessments are mandatory. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 set out that employers with five…

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Legionella risk assessment: when do I need one?

Legionella9 February 2026

Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially serious form of pneumonia caused by inhaling water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. Though uncommon, the consequences can be severe, which is why employers, dutyholders, and anyone responsible for premises across the UK must treat legionella as a critical health and safety and compliance issue. However, if you are responsible for…

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What is an asbestos register and why does it matter?

Asbestos2 February 2026

It’s been over a quarter of a century since the final ban on all forms of asbestos in the UK was imposed in November 1999. However, this landmark change in the law did not automatically mean the removal of all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) already lurking in buildings up and down the country. This distinction is a…

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Fire safety audits vs fire risk assessments: what are the key differences?

Fire Risk19 January 2026

When it comes to fire safety in the UK, the terms “fire safety audit” and “fire risk assessment” are often treated as if they were interchangeable. The reality is that these two terms do not refer to the same thing, which can lead to confusion among dutyholders and building managers. This, in turn, can have serious…

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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Understanding what it means for you

Fire Risk12 January 2026

Often referred to simply as the “Fire Safety Order” (FSO), the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 remains the cornerstone of fire safety law in England and Wales. The FSO applies to virtually all non-domestic premises, as well as the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings, and places a clear legal responsibility on the “Responsible Person”…

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How Ongoing Compliance Consultant Services Help Organisations Stay in Control

Compliance Risk7 January 2026

These days, organisations that are responsible for buildings and people face constant pressure to show that safety risks are understood, managed, and reviewed properly. Fire safety, water hygiene, and asbestos management all carry legal duties that cannot be treated as one-off exercises. They require regular attention, clear records, and confidence that decisions are being made…

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Fire safety responsibilities for dutyholders and responsible persons

Fire Risk8 December 2025

Fire safety legislation in the UK places clear legal duties on those responsible for the management and maintenance of buildings. This, in turn, helps ensure the protection of lives and property from fire risks. Over recent years, updates to the UK’s fire safety laws have heightened scrutiny and accountability for building owners, managers, and dutyholders. Understanding who…

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Common fire safety audit failures and how to avoid them

Fire Risk1 December 2025

Following several high-profile tragedies in the UK in recent years, and tougher safety enforcement, we have unfortunately had too many reminders of the importance of stringent fire safety measures. Nonetheless, the collective knowledge of this importance should spur on organisations to act, demonstrating proactive and robust fire safety compliance. If you are an organisational decision-maker, you…

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The Duty to Manage Asbestos: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know

Asbestos17 November 2025

It’s now been a quarter of a century since a final ban was imposed on all forms of asbestos in the UK in late 1999. However, this doesn’t mean the fibrous silicate mineral has ceased to be a “live” issue for those in the health, housing, public & private estates sectors. Quite the opposite is…

Fire risk assessment checklist for landlords and property managers

Fire Risk17 November 2025

As a property manager or a landlord, you can’t afford to treat fire risk assessment as a mere “nice to have” or a “good to do”; fire safety is of the very highest importance. Lives, properties, and reputations are on the line when it comes to protecting against fire. Therefore, a thorough fire risk assessment will…

Is It a Legal Requirement to Have a Fire Risk Assessment?

Fire Risk19 September 2025

Yes, is it a legal requirement to have a fire risk assessment? In England and Wales, this is mandated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In this article, we will cover the legal obligations, who needs to carry out the assessments, and what they must include. Key Takeaways Fire risk assessments are legally…