Training key to preventing fires and keeping staff safe
November 8, 2018
How businesses can improve staff safety from the risk of fire and ensure that employees understand what’s required of them in the event of a fire outbreak. Read More
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Fire safety in construction a bigger priority post-Grenfell, but construction sector frustrated by government response
October 22, 2018
The construction industry has seen myriad improvements to fire safety since the Grenfell Tower fire, but there is frustration that the government has responded too slowly, a new study reveals. Read More
Three quarters of tenants would not follow stay put advice during a fire
October 17, 2018
The research also found that 39% of tenants lacked confidence in their building’s ability to stop the spread of smoke and fire. Read More
WATCH: A tour of Honeywell’s fire and safety solutions for the home and commercial buildings
September 12, 2018
In this video Daniel Wan, Customer Marketing Leader for Commercial Security EMEA, Honeywell, speaks to IFSEC TV about the Fortune 100 giant’s range of fire and security technology for the home and commercial buildings. Read More
Fire safety: Tenants’ lives put at ‘serious risk’ by landlord
September 7, 2018
Officers from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service found a number of serious issues when they entered the property in Reading, which was being occupied as a house of multiple occupation (HMO). 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
£7k fine for fire safety failures
August 1, 2018
A York restaurant has been ordered to pay £7,000 after several fire safety breaches were found at the premises. Read More
Airbnb issues fire safety guidance to hosts
July 31, 2018
The accommodation website Airbnb has teamed up with the National Fire Chiefs Council to issue fire safety guidance to its UK hosts. Read More
Global standards for fire safety in buildings launched
July 11, 2018
More than 30 organisations from around the world have united in a single group – The International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) Coalition – to develop landmark industry standards to globally address fire safety in buildings. Read More
All buildings should be publicly rated for fire and life safety, says Australian firefighter
July 6, 2018
Speaking at FIREX 2018, which ran alongside Safety & Heath Expo, Justin Francis from Queensland Fire Service said a ratings system, similar to those already used for environmental and food standards, could drive up safety standards. Read More
