An overview to appointing Responsible Persons in the workplace for fire safety
February 28, 2022
When it comes to appointing a responsible person for fire safety it’s important to fully understand their role. Dakota Murphey expands on what duties should be considered for the appointed person and understand the vital role they play in mitigating fire risks in the workplace. Read More
Buildings under 18m no longer require EWS1 forms after independent research finds “no systemic risk of fire in blocks”
July 26, 2021
Following new advice from fire safety experts commissioned by the Secretary of State earlier this year, the Government has set out that EWS1 (External Wall System) Forms should no longer be requested for buildings below 18m. Read More
Legionella roles and responsibilities on the railways
June 2, 2021
Paul Sear, National Technical Manager within SOCOTEC’s Water Hygiene team, explores the role that rail organisations must play with regards to Legionella management and the various responsibilities that this entails. Read More
Webinar: How a ‘Responsible Person’ selects competent fire risk assessors and management support
April 23, 2021
This on-demand webinar debates how to establish competence in the selection and appointment of resources that support an organisations fire life safety strategy. Read More
Fire: The ‘responsible person’ and their responsibilities
September 13, 2016
Barrister Hannah Eales delves deeper into the world of fire safety, the responsible person and the importance of their role. Read More
Friday ‘take five’: Essential workplace first-aid
May 27, 2016
Grab yourself a cup of tea and take five, whilst educating yourself about the essentials of first-aid at work. According Read More