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
November 7, 2024
Webinar surveys reveals that 16% of 450 organisations, including NHS sites, have had a lithium-ion battery fire incident. Read More
July 19, 2024
At Hochiki Europe, we are experts in understanding the importance of protecting both the occupants of these buildings and the irreplaceable legacy they embody. Here, we explore the key considerations and best practices for achieving fire safety compliance in educational buildings with historical significance. Read More
June 4, 2024
Hannah Eales, Partner and Kathryn Sheridan, Senior Associate at law firm Kingsley Napley, discuss fire safety considerations for historic sites. Read More
May 21, 2024
E-book on the latest developments in reducing risk from fire involving lithium-ion batteries has been published by SHP in conjunction with Firechief Global. Read More
March 27, 2024
What happens when a fire risk assessor finds themselves under investigation by the authorities? Hannah Eales from law firm, Kingsley Napley, explores. Read More
February 2, 2024
Upcoming IFSEC Insider Podcast mini-series on lithium-ion batteries will aim to raise awareness of their fire risk. Read More
January 10, 2024
Speaking at FIREX last year, Matt Humby, Senior Technical Sales Consultant at Firechief Global, outlined where the batteries are being used and how to mitigate the fire risk. Read More
August 29, 2023
SHP hears from Rob Sherman, Director of Fire Safety at Praxis42 on fire risk assessments and an analysis of what factors can determine competency when it comes to fire safety. Read More
March 14, 2023
A company and Director operating a petrol station garage in Lanner have been ordered to pay a total of £108,028 in fines and costs after failing to meet fire safety standards. Read More