In the food and drink industry there is a great deal of manual handling involved. Employers place a lot of focus on reducing the risks associated with lifting and moving large, bulky items. However, it is vital not to neglect the hidden hazards that lie within repetitive tasks, especially those common to workers on the food production line. (more…)

If you’re off on your summer holidays soon, you’ll probably be looking forward to sharing your experiences with friends and family back home. It’s second nature for us these days to snap streams of sunny selfies and post them on our favourite social media platforms for all to see. But here’s a stark warning on a home security note: your holiday sagas, or more to the point, the fact that you are away and your property is empty, could well be reaching the wrong news feeds. (more…)

If, like many UK businesses, you have been stockpiling imported goods in anticipation of a hard or uncertain Brexit, or you are thinking about it, then there is a great deal to consider. The logistics; the practicalities and the financial impact are a starting point, but have you also thought about the security and insurance aspects? (more…)

It is more than two years since we wrote on the subject of keyless car theft, warning of the various methods being used by thieves to gain access to vehicles, such as signal relaying, key programming and signal jamming. We discussed various methods of combating these issues. But now, two years on, could there be a new solution to signal relaying? (more…)

We talked last month about how smart security is taking off in a big way, especially with so many homes now owning a smart hub. But just how secure is smart home security and, the million dollar question, can it be hacked? Let’s explore the risks of today’s modern security systems, and take a look at ways to avoid those risks. (more…)