How evacuation technology can influence the brain in crisis mode
April 21, 2022
Crisis psychology refers to how we react in the event of a critical incident such as a fire, terrorist attack, or a natural disaster. Marc Gaunt provides an insight into how evacuation technology, developed in line with behavioural psychology, can be used to influence the brain in crisis mode. Read More
Protecting the most vulnerable from fire risk
April 19, 2021
Nick Rutter, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at FireAngel takes a look at how connected technology can help improve fire safety for disabled people. Read More
Protecting people with disabilities – A concern for all of us
December 9, 2019
Denis Fowler, Director of Health & Safety Services at the University of York, explains how his team is improving security and safety provision for more vulnerable members of the community. Read More
Five things you need to know about evacuating a tall building
August 8, 2018
As a health & safety manager, what should be top of your priorities when evacuating a tall building? Read More
Evac+Chair launches new flexible chair
July 4, 2018
Evac+Chair International launched its latest building evacuation product, IBEX+ at Safety & Health Expo 2018, as well as promoting ongoing work to assess the 'changing nature of risk'. Read More
Case study: university takes steps to improve evacuations
February 16, 2017
The University of Strathclyde’s Information Services Directorate (ISD) has taken steps to try to improve the safety and efficiency Read More
Fire Door Safety Week: Statistics revealed
September 29, 2016
New research has revealed that commercial buildings are more likely to be breaking fire door safety regulations and putting Read More
‘Debris’ closes Alton Towers Smiler ride
September 1, 2016
The Smiler rollercoaster ride at Alton Towers, which left five people seriously injured after it crashed last year, has been Read More
The risk factor – how to judge event security
August 30, 2016
When it comes to event security, there must be a formula that organisers can follow to ensure their event goes Read More
Sports and events: Crowds and crowded space issues
August 19, 2016
Professor Chris Kemp, an expert in solutions for crowded space problems, looks at the way crowds react in certain situations, Read More