Tag Archives: Risk
Safety Practices Regarding Lithium-Ion Batteries
Safety Practices Regarding Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion batteries (also known as li-ion batteries) are in many everyday appliances - both in the workplace and the home - and have become commonplace, but they pose a fire risk not everyone may be aware of. Let’s take a closer look at these batteries and the sensible precautions you…
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3 Changes in Transportation in 2023
3 changes in Transportation in 2023 The transportation industry is always adapting to changing times and circumstances. With such an influential impact on other sectors, it’s important for businesses in this space to keep themselves informed about what will come next year so they can plan accordingly – both now (to avoid surprises) as well…
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How Does Cyber Insurance Work and What Does it Cover?
How does cyber insurance work and what does it cover? How does cyber insurance work? You have a small business that sells leather goods online and you collect customer data including credit card numbers. You are hacked by cybercriminals who steal all this information from 1K of your customers' accounts- making them victims, too! Your…
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10 UK Cybercrime Statistics
10 UK Cybercrime statistics Did you know as of October 2022, 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack, the same as in 2021. However, the figure has dropped since 2020 (46%). “Cyber crime is the greatest threat to every company in the world.” - According to 31% of these businesses, they were attacked…
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Autumn Risk Bulletin
Autumn Risk Bulletin In this issue: - Welcome to Autumn - Autumn weather - Road traffic collisions - Sharing the road space safely - Engineering inspection - Slips, trips, and falls - Building enclosures, balconies, terraces and outside heating - Escape of water - Aviva’s specialist partners Download the autumn risk bulletin Here. Bought to…
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What to do after a break in
What to do after a burglary If you've been through the unsettling experience of a burglary, you're certainly not alone. According to security experts IFSEC Global, there is an attempted burglary every 45 seconds in the UK; every 76 seconds there's a successful one. The idea an intruder has entered your house can come as…
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Two-fifths of London firms at risk of climate-fuelled flash floods
Two-fifths of London firms at risk of climate-fuelled flash floods London is facing an increasingly urgent problem as climate change increases the risk of flash floods. The capital's 42% at-risk commercial buildings are vulnerable to surface water flooding, which caused chaos last summer when torrential downpours hit London. Imagine a city where every commercial or…
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What to do after storm damage
What to do after storm damage Recent storms Eunice and Franklin hit the UK hard this February, causing plenty of destruction. So, what do you need to do, following a storm, if damage has been caused to your business or property? The clear up operation Report your claim as soon as possible. Contact us with…
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Don’t take the bait: how to safeguard your business from phishing attacks
Don't take the bait: how to safeguard your business from phishing attacks What is phishing? Phishing is more than just a misspelt variation of a popular countryside activity. It’s also a key risk to businesses – one that we all need to be aware of. Simply put, phishing is any attempt to trick a victim…
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Assessing health & safety risks through the pandemic and beyond FAQ
Assessing health & safety risks through the pandemic and beyond FAQ What COVID-19 hygiene plans need to be implemented? A risk-based approach should be applied to cleaning areas likely to be contaminated. The findings of the work activity and site risk assessment should influence cleaning and disinfecting plans (what, how, when, who, etc). Reference…
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