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There are many misconceptions about the early days of two-way radio history. Over the decades, this technology has played a pivotal role in everything from coordinating military efforts to protecting lives in emergency situations. While the devices themselves have evolved significantly, the core need they fulfil – instant, reliable communication- remains unchanged. Here’s a closer look at the story behind one of the most impactful communication tools ever developed.

Every employer is responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. To this end, you must consider all possible dangers they may encounter. Then, you must identify and implement safety measures that should help protect your workers. This process of identifying and reducing or eliminating risk is known as health and safety risk assessment.

Working in the aviation industry means that employees are protected by the same regulations as other employees, with some additional industry-specific rules that require special attention. Our guide to aviation health and safety provides a broad outline of the regulations that apply, with a particular focus on ground-based staff and their health and safety needs. These are the people most airline passengers only see in passing, if at all, but they are the backbone of any aviation concern.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act of 1974 sets out the principles employers must follow to keep their workers safe. Fleshing out its framework, various sets of regulations specify how certain risks should be managed. This article summarises the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 key points and provides examples of some of the regulations that flow from it.

Richard Hattam, Body Worn Camera Specialist at Radiocoms Systems Ltd, explains how incident recordings can play a crucial role in raising workplace safety standards, supporting compliance, and helping organisations reduce accidents through evidence-based training and review.

Selecting the right two-way radio is all about understanding the specific environment in which it will be used. If you’re operating in areas that demand safety in explosive atmospheres or require the equipment to withstand harsh weather, water immersion, or dust, then these features are essential. However, in workplaces without these challenges, investing in such robust features may not be necessary. Rather than suggesting a one-size-fits-all solution, our goal is to assist you in navigating the various scenarios to find the ideal two-way radios in the UK that meet your unique needs.

It’s temporary or permanent damage to the tiny hairs in our inner ears that are meant to pick up sound vibrations and relay them to the brain for interpretation. The louder the sound, the more the damage – but prolonged exposure to noise levels most of us are familiar with can also cause permanent hearing loss.

Meet Gurdip, Radiocoms Logistics Manager. Discover what a typical day looks like for him, from team and stock coordination to how he spends his time when he isn’t analysing stock numbers

Retail crime is a growing concern in the UK. From shoplifting and robbery to verbal or physical attacks on personnel, retailers are prioritising crime prevention. Apart from curbing financial losses, protecting staff and customers from harm presents a challenge. This article examines the extent of the problem and outlines the role of body-worn cameras in retail security.

Unfortunately, not all your customers, and possibly not all your employees, are one hundred percent honest. According to the Centre for Retail Research shoplifting accounts for over 34 percent of shrinkage in retail, while staff theft contributes around 20 percent. In the challenging landscape of UK retail, where profit margins are often tight, one of your top priorities is to prevent losses to safeguard the business’s success.

Retail environments are open to the public, and while most visitors are welcome, not every customer is desirable. Vigilance is key. While retail CCTV systems provide a foundational level of security, body-worn cameras offer the added benefits of close-up impressions and clear audio recording. These features can be instrumental in addressing common retail challenges, such as shoplifting and dealing with abusive customers.

Communicating effectively in an emergency is vital. The person raising the alarm, the person coordinating the response, and the teams that are dispatched to the scene must achieve a clear understanding of the situation. Next, they must coordinate their actions to achieve the most effective emergency response possible. For people working under extreme stress, this can be difficult, especially if dealing with emergencies isn’t part of their daily routine.