Businesses with a physical presence, and especially retailers, have always faced challenges from shoplifters. And while there was a natural dip in shoplifting statistics during the pandemic, more recent statistics point towards an uptick in numbers.

For the period between June 2022 and June 2023, police across Wales and England recorded a 25% jump in shoplifting incidents when measured against the previous year. Add to that the seasonal increase in theft around big holidays, and retailers’ bottom lines can be seriously affected.

Luckily there are several things you can do to protect your profit margins and save your operations from disruption. Here’s how to stop shoplifters with adjustments ranging from simple signage to high-tech CCTV: More...

Desk work is a big part of daily life for most of us. Whether we’re fully back in the office, working remotely, or alternating between the two, getting work desk ergonomics just right is essential for our long-term health.

Best desk ergonomics practice aims to reduce the amount of strain across various points of your body, helping you avoid discomfort and, in some cases, even pain.

Here, we explore desk health and safety advice, focusing on correct equipment setup, posture, and more. More...

Have you come across the acronym WEEE before? It’s particularly important for anybody who works in the production or disposal of electronic devices, but what does it stand for, and what does it mean?

In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the WEEE directive, including its subcategories and what its goals are under European law. More...

ANSI health and safety labels are designed to prevent accidents and protect against hazards. That being said, they’re slightly different to other safety labels – that’s because they’re all about sticking to the standards of the ANSI.

So, what is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and why should you use its labels to make your workplace safer? Read on to find out, here. More...

Health and safety restrictions are full of acronyms, and it can be difficult to keep track of what they all mean. However, they’re crucial in ensuring that your business, workplace and products are up to scratch and in line with the law.

If you work with and around electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), you’ve probably heard of RoHS. But what is RoHS, what is ‘RoHS compliant’, and what does this mean for your products? Below, we’ll explain it all. More...