Birmingham company fined after failing to clear 4,000 tonnes of waste
September 9, 2024
The Environment Agency prosecuted a Birmingham company for failing to clear around 4,000 tonnes of waste from land near Fradley in Staffordshire. Read More
Lithium-ion battery fire risks – What you need to know (part one)
March 12, 2024
In the first of a three-part mini series, Firechief Global's Matt Humby talks about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Read More
New cladding fire risk identified and could be “tip of iceberg”
March 6, 2024
A London Council has warned that low-rise timber-frame homes retrofitted with a fire-spreading plastic cladding could be mirrored across the country. Read More
Fire risk education key goal of lithium-ion battery podcast
February 2, 2024
Upcoming IFSEC Insider Podcast mini-series on lithium-ion batteries will aim to raise awareness of their fire risk. Read More
Mitigating the risk of Lithium-ion batteries: Eight-step action plan
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
Hot spots: fire hazards multiply to threaten construction sites
June 26, 2023
While UK construction output witnessed a decline in the year of and following the Covid pandemic, construction fires in the Read More
Government releases guide on the application process for the Building Safety Fund
September 30, 2022
The government has released a short guide on the Building Safety Fund which provides funding to address life safety fire risks in England. Read More
Which non-residential properties are most at risk of fire?
August 30, 2022
New research has revealed the industry buildings that have the highest amount of fire service attendance in the UK. Read More
Managing fire risk during cladding and insulation removal and replacement on high-rise buildings – guidance for inspectors
November 6, 2021
HSE guidance outlines the key fire risks to be managed by duty holders during the removal and replacement of cladding on high-rise buildings. Read More
LFB warns home workers of increased fire risk related to use of portable heaters
October 18, 2021
As people continue to work from home, the LFB urges individuals to be aware of the increased fire risk related to the use of portable heaters. Read More
