London Companies Prepared for Fire Strike

Survey of London Companies Finds Health & Safety Managers Only "Somewhat" Concerned Over Impending Fire Brigade Union Strike

LONDON, October 28, 2010 - Ark Workplace Risk Ltd, the leading consultancy specialising
in workplace, fire, health and safety risk, sustainability, business
continuity and risk management software, announced today the results of a
survey of health & safety managers and facilities managers from large- and
medium-sized London organisations including property owners, managers and
tenants regarding preparations for the impending strike of the Fire Brigade
Union in London.

Of the companies surveyed, only a minority of respondents are
planning to implement any special fire prevention measures or run additional
fire drills leading up to the strike. In fact, only 9% of respondents are
planning to test their fire safety equipment or prevention measures. Of the
companies surveyed, 10% responded that they were planning additional training
for staff.

Although some Councils have announced cancelling fireworks
displays for Bonfire Night on the 5th of November, one of the planned strike
days, none of the companies surveyed are reviewing or cancelling planned
events in the capital.

"As a firm believer of sound fire safety planning," commented
Rosalind Benjamin, CEO of Ark Workplace Risk Ltd., "we believe the results of
the survey imply that London companies appear to have existing fire safety
strategies in place which therefore enables them to speedily, effectively and
safely deal with scenarios such the impending London Fire Brigade strike."

About Ark Workplace Risk

Ark Workplace Risk was established from a fire engineering
consultancy in the mid 1980s and has expanded its business offering into a
leading comprehensive risk management consultancy. HSSmart(R), Ark's
proprietary Health & Safety and Sustainability Management software, is the
leading real-time interactive web-based workplace risk management system.
With corporate headquarters in London, Ark has offices throughout the UK and
Europe and a network of strategic global partners. As an industry leader, Ark
Workplace Risk sets professional practice standards and delivers trusted
advice that places an emphasis on partnerships, accuracy, and accessibility
for customers such as BAE Systems, Bayer, Mizuho International Plc, Shepherds
Bush Housing Association, Stiles Harold Williams, Vail Williams, Workman and
Partners, and The Workspace Group. Ark Workplace Risk Ltd is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Helix International Group. More information about Ark can be
found on the web at www.arkworkplacerisk.com.

HSSmart is a registered trademark of Ark Workplace Risk Ltd.

    Contact:

    Britt Davies
    Ark Workplace Risk Ltd.
    +44-(0)20-7397-1450
    +44-(0)7595068533
    bdavies@arkworkplacerisk.com

Contact: Britt Davies, Ark Workplace Risk Ltd., +44-(0)20-7397-1450, +44-(0)7595068533, bdavies at arkworkplacerisk.com