December 5, 2024
Fire is such a potent hazard that the rights of a care home resident to smoke are surpassed by the fire safety obligations of the care home, said a barrister who was involved in the prosecution of a BUPA care home after the death of a resident in a fire caused by smoking. Read More
December 4, 2024
The fire risk assessment landscape has evolved since the risk-based approach to fire safety legislation was introduced in the UK in the mid-2000s, Steve Hamm, Chief Executive of the Institution of Fire Engineers, told an audience on day two of the Anticipate event in London. But it’s since the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 that this evolution has accelerated. Read More
December 3, 2024
While acknowledging the importance of the Grenfell Inquiry recommendations published in September, a panel of experts made clear that changes Read More
November 19, 2024
Workplace safety is essential in today’s industrial environments. Whether you’re managing a construction site, warehouse, or office, ensuring the protection of your people, property and assets is crucial. Pittman® specialises in providing practical and dependable safety solutions tailored to various industries. Read More
November 7, 2024
Webinar surveys reveals that 16% of 450 organisations, including NHS sites, have had a lithium-ion battery fire incident. Read More
October 31, 2024
The construction phase of Warringtonfire’s flagship fire resistance testing facility is now complete, with the preparations for the state-of-the-art laboratory now on the final stretch before it officially opens in January 2025 Read More
October 9, 2024
A residential tower block in Ipswich is awaiting fire safety upgrades despite local authority approving works. Read More
October 8, 2024
The Phase 2 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry concludes with a set of recommendations from the inquiry panel mainly covering the construction industry. Read More
October 8, 2024
At Firechief® Global, we’re committed to a world where fire safety isn’t just a goal—it’s a given. As the landscape of mobility evolves with the rapid rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), it brings unique fire safety challenges. Germany recently introduced the DIN SPEC 91489 draft as a ground breaking standard for fire protection blankets in electric vehicle fires. This new standard will likely influence the future development of similar pan-EU and UK standards in this increasingly important risk area. Read More
October 7, 2024
More organisations have added their voice to a campaign calling for new laws to help prevent fires in the batteries used in some electric cars, e-scooters and e-bikes. Read More