Articles

May 31, 2016

The UK’s most perilous professions

142 worker deaths were reported in the UK in the year 2014/15. Falls from height accounted for nearly 3 in 10 fatal injuries to workers. From the report published by HSE it transpires that paragliding instructors, mountain rangers and skyscraper window cleaners are not the most dangerous jobs in the UK.
May 24, 2016

Fire-breathing dragons springing to life

Pyrotechnics are a showstopper, guaranteed to excite audiences and incite awe. The most outstanding fire spectacle is the legendary creature flaunting its fiery quirk. To bring the legendary creature to life, it takes a team of skilled designers, architects and most importantly, pyrotechnicians.
April 18, 2016

The partnership of the year

Nearly 400 international risk leaders came together in London for The Institute of Risk Management’s 2016 Global Risk Awards. The ceremony was a wonderful testimony to the achievements made within the risk management sector over the past year, and to top off the celebrations we came away with an award!
March 29, 2016

A cold day for monkey business

Inspections on boilers and other electrical equipment can help to decrease the risks to health and safety posed by faulty equipment. A broken boiler during winter is a bit of a bother, and if not checked, can become a risk. However, if your boiler should break at work or at home, a few layers and a kettle of boiling water can be a good temporary fix.
March 16, 2016

Top 5 time-wasting calls to the UK’s emergency services

In an emergency time is of the essence. Quick response can mean the difference between a minor incident and a major disaster. Time-wasters are a serious concern as they impede on the emergency services responding to those in grave danger.
November 19, 2015

Police officers face all the risks. We reduce the cost of them.

The past 25 years have seen an upsurge in the number of children in the UK and significant investment in education.
November 19, 2015

Premiums4Good

When you pay your insurance premium QBE invest it until it is needed to pay claims – typically in shares or bonds.
November 17, 2015

3 alarming security methods

It is essential that any intruder alarm system is reliable and resilient against attack or interference.
November 17, 2015

One alternative use of a portable fire extinguisher

As risk management experts, we understand that appropriate use of portable fire extinguishers can stop a small fire from developing into a major incident.