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When we think about emergency preparedness, it is easy to picture drills, alarms and exit routes. What is often overlooked are the people with limited mobility. Many evacuation plans assume that everyone is able-bodied. During a real emergency, mobility-impaired individuals may have to rely on others to evacuate or in some cases, be left behind […]

When we think about Corporate Social Responsibility, we often picture the big things: sponsorships, clean-up campaigns, community drives. They matter. But real responsibility starts much closer to home. It starts with the people who show up every day, keep things running, and bring a company’s purpose to life, its employees. Why CSR Starts with Employees

The world is forever evolving and changing, we always have to adapt to new environments and honestly, we never really know what to expect next. The evolving and the changes in the world has resulted in the inventing of technology which has made its own impact and life easier. In an era defined by a

For organisations today, safety and accessibility aren’t just ethical priorities – they’re legal and operational imperatives. Failing to comply with building safety and accessibility regulations can result in severe consequences: legal action, financial penalties, reputational damage, and most importantly, avoidable harm to human life. But here’s the truth: compliance shouldn’t be your finish line –

You’ve probably taken part in a routine fire drill – the alarm sounds, everyone walks out casually, someone cracks a joke, and within 10 minutes you’re back at your desk. But let’s be honest: that’s not what a real emergency looks or feels like. In real crises, people panic. They forget exits. They freeze. They

You’ve conducted your drills. You’ve checked the fire extinguishers. The alarms work. But ask yourself honestly – is your building genuinely evacuation ready? True emergency preparedness goes beyond tick-box compliance. It means designing and managing a space where everyone – staff, clients, visitors, and contractors – can exit safely, regardless of age, ability, time of

When we think about accessibility in emergencies, our minds often default to visible disabilities -individuals using wheelchairs, crutches, or mobility aids. These are important considerations, of course, but there’s an entire group that’s regularly overlooked: people living with invisible disabilities. Invisible disabilities are health conditions that may not be immediately apparent but can significantly impact

When we think of emergency equipment, fire alarms, extinguishers, and first aid kits usually come to mind. But there’s another vital tool that is often overlooked – the evacuation chair.   What is an Evacuation Chair?  An Evacuation chair is a specially designed mobility device that helps transport individuals down stairs in emergencies. When elevators become

 Accessibility is often treated as a checkbox, a requirement for people with permanent disabilities. But accessibility, when fully embraced, becomes a powerful tool that enhances safety and comfort for everyone.  Rethinking Accessibility  Accessibility is not just about ramps or accessible toilets. It’s about designing environments that support people of all abilities in both everyday life

Emergency plans are only as strong as their ability to protect everyone. Yet, in many workplaces, there are glaring gaps that leave people with disabilities, injuries, or mobility issues at risk. The Unseen Risk Most evacuation procedures assume everyone can walk, see, hear, and move quickly. That’s simply not the case. An employee recovering from