Fire safety in 2020 eBook – A year of challenges and change
April 9, 2021
Download the Fire Safety in 2020 eBook, from IFSEC Global and FIREX International, to keep up-to-date with the biggest stories of the year. It includes the latest legislation, Grenfell Tower Inquiry revelations and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected professionals in the sector. Read More
‘Collaboration will be key to implementing cultural change in building safety’ – Peter Baker, Chief Inspector of Buildings, outlines his priorities
April 7, 2021
As part of the Building Safety Bill’s proposals, a new Building Safety Regulator will be developed to oversee the safety and performance of all buildings. IFSEC Global Editor, James Moore, spoke to Peter Baker, the newly appointed Chief Inspector of Buildings at the HSE, who will lead the programme to develop the role. Read More
Webinar: How a ‘Responsible Person’ selects competent fire risk assessors and management support
March 31, 2021
On Wednesday 5 May at 11:00 this Praxis42 webinar, hosted by SHP, will debate how to establish competence in the selection and appointment of resources that support an organisations fire life safety strategy. Read More
Grenfell Tower fire: Council accused of prioritising ‘cost over safety’
March 29, 2021
72 people were killed by the horrific fire that engulfed the Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London on Wednesday, 14 June 2017. Read More
NEBOSH launches new fire safety qualification for low risk workplaces
March 22, 2021
NEBOSH has launched a new globally relevant fire safety qualification to help those in low to medium risk workplaces build in-house fire safety expertise and develop practical fire safety skills that can be used to protect people, buildings and business. Read More
Fire safety regulation breaches could lead to unlimited fines, according to new regulations
March 22, 2021
The Government has announced new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities. Read More
Bristol pub fined £132k for breaching fire safety rules
March 12, 2021
A microbrewery in Bristol has been convicted after breaching health and safety regulations which led to a fire in 2018. Read More
Lessons from Grenfell: Why aren’t we learning?
March 5, 2021
In episode 8 of the Safety & Health Podcast, we hear from Gill Kernick about the pressing need to improve building safety culture post-Grenfell. We then look ahead to 2021 with some news from the Women in Safety & Health Network, plus hear an update on the One Percent Safer Foundation. Read More
Fire Safety Bill proposals to protect leaseholders from costs of repairs defeated in the Commons
February 25, 2021
The Fire Safety Bill has recently passed through the House of Commons, following amendments tabled from the House of Lords which were defeated in a Commons vote on Wednesday 24 February. Read More
What do the Fire and Building Safety Bills mean for you?
February 21, 2021
Barbour EHS will be focus on the The Fire Safety Bill and The Building Safety Bill and how they impact your business. Read More