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Nursery risk management articles
Dry powder extinguishers
Caution is required when using dry powder extinguishers. In the wrong environment, they can cause unintended damage.
A guide to good tree management
Trees bring beauty, shade and natural diversity to any landscape, but they can also present hazards. Careful management is key.
Managing volunteers: Health and safety
How to protect the safety of volunteers including health and safety legislation, typical hazards and how to manage the risks.
Visits and outings
Keeping people safe during visits and outings.
Withdrawal of BT Redcare Alarm Signalling products
In early 2024, BT Redcare announced they were to stop selling new alarm signalling products from the end of February 2024, and all their existing product services will end on 15 December 2025 or earlier, where contractual services are due to expire before then.
Security
How to manage security risks.
Lockdown procedures in schools
Serious threats are very rare, but when they do happen, they can be difficult to predict and hard to handle. A sensible lockdown plan can help your school prepare for the worst and minimise risk to students and staff.
Legionella
Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires’ disease.
Managing risks with living walls
Living walls, often referred to as green walls or vertical gardens, help create sustainable buildings and can be extremely attractive. But the possibility of increased fire risk needs to be considered.
Staying safe in a storm
With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, it’s important to know what to do before, during and after a storm.
Battery charging safety guidance
Advances in technology, changes in behaviour, convenience, and environmental concerns, have caused an increase in demand for battery powered vehicles, tools, equipment and devices.
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