Protecting shop workers from threats and violence
February 15, 2019
There are signs that a growing number of shopkeepers and others working in retail are facing assaults and threats from customers. Read More
Brexit
Government unveils ‘no-deal Brexit’ UKCA safety markings
February 12, 2019
The Government has unveiled a new safety symbol, which could replace the existing CE marking in the event of Britain leaving the EU without a deal. Read More
Mental health in farming: Campaign urges farmers to ‘mind your head’
February 12, 2019
A new campaign has been launched to tackle the stigma of mental health in the farming community. Read More
Brexit and UK fire exports: Hazards on the roadmap ahead
January 14, 2019
Hunter Seymour, security market analyst with expertise in both the fire and security markets, looks into how Brexit could affect the UK fire industry. Read More
Arco welcomes opportunity to continue to influence European standards post Brexit
January 11, 2019
Divisional Director of Quality and Technical Standards at Arco, Neil Hewitt, responds to the announcement that the British Standards Institution (BSI) will remain a member of the European Standards. Read More
BSI highlights importance of remaining in the European Standards System
December 22, 2018
BSI has encouraged ministers to support the UK’s continued membership of European standards organisations CEN and CENELEC. Read More
The heat is on – looking back at Fire Summit 2018
November 13, 2018
One of the most important sessions on the day examined the Grenfell Tower tragedy and its implications for the fire protection sector. Read More
Companies call for UK to stay in EU safety regime
October 16, 2018
A survey for a new report by the manufacturers’ organisation EEF and safety specialists Arco reveals that 97% of companies want no immediate change in regulations after Britain leaves the EU next year. Read More
Sir Vince Cable warns mental health is costing the UK more than Brexit
October 11, 2018
"Mental health costs the UK economy as a whole between £74 billion and £99 billion per year." Read More
Coalition urges Government to honour Brexit health and safety pledge
August 3, 2018
It has been announced that Arco has brought together a coalition of MPs and Lords, academics and industry leaders, to call on the Government to honour its commitment that Britain will lead a ‘race to the top’ on health and safety standards after the UK has left the European Union. Read More