Three-quarters of fire doors failed inspections in 2019 states FDIS
The data, which refers to more than 100,000 inspections conducted in over 2,700 buildings across the UK, also highlights the challenges with fire door installation
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Farmers are at high risk for both fatal & nonfatal injuries arising from explosions and burns
Farming is an incredibly dangerous job, and farmers are at high risk for both fatal and nonfatal injuries. Common causes of these injuries include defective farm equipment, missing product labels, falls from farm structures, and improper training. However, another type of injury on farms comes from a surprising source: explosions and fires. According to the…
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Perceptions of risk and the expectations of content within a fire risk assessment
Within the appreciations of clause 15 of the PAS 79 redraft is a requirement for “ adequate fire safety signage” and for suitable and sufficient emergency lighting for premises other than housing. Currently within the fire and life safety market there are differing views on what is considered suitable or sufficient and the fact that…
DetailsBlackpool hotel owner sentenced for “extremely serious” fire safety breaches
A Hotel owner was handed down a nine-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, for fire safety breaches at the premises.
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Understanding the risk of an explosive situation and the consequences of such an event
It is vitally important to ensure that should the worst occur you have adequate and proficient measures in place to deal, with it. Some sites have 24/7 on site fire support with ex brigade staff and equipment to act as a 1st response, some will have local bespoke support from the FRS to allow them…
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Hotel owner sentenced to 9 month sentence for fire safety breaches
The owner of the Cornhill Hotel, 377 – 379, Promenade, Blackpool, has been given a 9 month sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Preston Crown Court reports the Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service
DetailsBusinesses urged to make fire safety a priority after Newton-le-Willows fire
It is vital that business owners continue to prioritise the fire safety of the business, the safety of the people working there and/or those visiting the business
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Covid19 Lockdown doesn’t mean normal fire related maintenance & servicing should be suspended!
As we start to come out of quarantine it is essential that the normal housekeeping issues that applied prior to lockdown is reinstated if it has been suspended. Remember that the fire alarm will need its weekly test, is the person responsible for this at work or have they been furloughed and if yes then…
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A care home manager has been fined £500 following a blaze in which an elderly woman died.
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Government recognises need for clear and consistent approach on fire risk assessments
The Fire Safety Bill has had a successful Second Reading in the House of Commons during which James Brokenshire (the Minister of State at the Home Office) focused on the tragic Grenfell Tower fire and stressed that “the Government is resolute in its commitment to ensure that events of this kind are never repeated.”
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