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The terms under the new Building Safety Act 2022 became enforceable from October 1st this year.  Here, Bob Glendenning, Fire Design Engineering Manager of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, examines why creating a ‘Golden Thread’ of information within the new legislation is so important for those involved in the intumescent coatings industry.  Building Safety Act 2022 The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has been developed as a new framework for the design,...

The FireQual Awarding Organization is proud to announce that they have achieved Ofqual approval. FireQual shall now be offering both Ofqual and SQA Regulated Qualifications for individuals working in the fire safety industry. Lewis Ramsay, FireQual Chair, said: “This is a great milestone for FireQual, and we thank Ofqual for recognizing that making fire safety qualifications as accessible as possible for the industry is an important aspect to benefit the future safety of the built environ...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is celebrating the hard work of those who answer when users call for help – as part of International Control Room Week. The awareness campaign is running from Monday 23rd October for one week to highlight the amazing work of the staff in control rooms and to raise awareness of the crucial work they do. Control Room The Control Room is the first port of call for anyone who needs assistance from WYFRS. Its Fire Control team deals with hundred...

Aboca S.p.A is an Italian healthcare company producing over 100 food supplements and medical remedies from organically farmed plants and medicinal herbs. They help with more than 60 health issues for people of all ages, with remedies sold in close to 20 countries. The company’s field operations span almost 1700 hectares of land located throughout Umbria and Tuscany, where more than 60 species of plants and herbs are grown using sustainable techniques and cultivated by 150 workers. The ch...

Osborne, a UK-based construction company, turned to Blackline Safety for a solution when they recognized a gap in the connectivity of their employee safety program. The challenge - A construction project employing Osborne people required their workers to spend extensive time inside the Gade Valley Viaduct near King’s Langley in the UK. Osborne realized that within this structure GPS, GSM, and company intranet signals were all inaccessible. Supporting additional purchases This created b...

When an employee working alone suffered a health incident, Marmon/Keystone’s investment in connected safety tech proved invaluable. The Challenge Providing safety and security for lone workers Marmon/Keystone is a wholesale distributor of tubular products with over 27 warehouses across the US, Canada and Mexico. Operating for over a century, many things have changed, yet one constant remains - the belief their employees are their most valuable asset. The company’s commitment to e...

The Fernie Snowmobile Association (FSA) maintains 160km of backcountry trails near Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. Working alone at night, and out of cell range, their volunteers rely on Blackline Safety to keep them connected to help if needed. The challenge Lone volunteers working out of cell range To keep trails open during the day, FSA members spend their nights on a snowcat trail groomer, driving deep into the mountains. There, they can spend up to 10 hours grooming the trails, wh...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has announced the shortlist for its 2023 Passive Fire Protection Awards, with the winners due to be announced on 23 November at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. As well as showcasing the award winners, the event will feature a special guest speaker, comedian Hal Crutten.  Each award recognizes excellence within the passive fire protection industry, at the company and individual levels. Shortlisted co...

Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.  Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...

As part of its growth offensive, the fire protection solution provider WAGNER founded its subsidiary in Poland in 2008.  WAGNER Poland Sp.zo.o. is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and can already look back on numerous major fire protection projects. fire-related damage Ireneusz Bruski has been responsible for the subsidiary as managing director for more than 4 years. His main focus is on implementing the WAGNER corporate strategy in Europe for the sales areas of Poland and the...

Firefighters are urging the public to stay away from flood waters and to follow evacuation advice as Storm Babet continues to cause life-threatening flooding across Scotland. A second Red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office covering the Tayside and Grampian regions from midnight tonight, Friday 20 October, to midnight on Saturday, 21 October. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has responded to almost 70 weather-related incidents across Scotland, including rescues from hom...

The Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Stuart Stevens has released a statement on the response to Storm Babet.  Stuart Stevens, Deputy Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said, “We currently have several resources committed to support evacuations and rescues in the areas most severely impacted by Storm Babet, which primarily includes Brechin and also other areas across Tayside and Grampian." follow safety ad...

PU Leather Gloves, also known as synthetic leather gloves, have become indispensable in numerous industries and specific industrial applications.  Synthetic leather, often referred to as faux or vegan leather, is a highly sought-after alternative to traditional leather. This man-made material emulates the appearance and texture of genuine leather without relying on animal hides. ethical and environmental reasons Although animal leather has its place, choosing artificial leather over...

First Direct Arena in Leeds played host to a major multi-agency exercise, when West Yorkshire’s emergency services came together to test their joint plans in responding to a major incident. live-action exercise West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), West Yorkshire Police, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) joined forces with Counter Terrorism Policing North East, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service for a live-action exercise, simula...

In the realm of passive fire protection, longevity and commitment to excellence are key indicators of a company's reliability and expertise. innovation, and commitment Nullifire, a renowned manufacturer of passive fire protection solutions, has recently been nominated for the prestigious Long Serving Member Award, 40 Year Gold by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).  With an impressive 40 years as a serving and proud member, Nullifire stands as a true industry pioneer,...

Founded in 1989, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control (Skedaddle) is Canada’s largest company providing humane wildlife removal to hundreds of homes and businesses across the country each day. Over the last 30 years, Skedaddle has completed thousands of wildlife removals through environmentally friendly and poison-free practices. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years, requiring the implementation of a comprehensive and connected program to address the safety of their...

Gas detection gives remote visibility into ammonia (NH3) leak incident. The Challenge Ammonia leak danger escalates When hazmat personnel arrived on the scene of an ammonia leak at a cold storage facility one night, they were ready for anything. One responder wore a G7 personal multi-gas detector and the team also had a G7 EXO area monitor at the ready. They immediately set up the G7 EXO downwind of the facility to determine the hazard level outside. At 21:08, the device detected high levels...

The fire department of a southern U.S. city was trialing Blackline Safety technology when a dangerous fuel spill put the products to the test. The Challenge Routine fuel delivery turns dangerous While making a routine fuel delivery to a local gas station one morning, the driver of a tanker truck went inside to buy a coffee. When he returned to the truck, 32 gallons (120 liters) of gasoline had spilled out, and more was flowing rapidly onto the ground. Acting quickly, he shut off the tanks an...

Employee Check-Ins - In addition to manual triggers for help, safety monitoring solutions blend fall detection and person-down detection with employee check-in prompts. But aren’t employee check-ins passé? The quick answer is yes and no—read on to learn how modern employee check-ins differ from their old-school processes and continue to provide value to organizations. Old-School Check-Ins - Traditional lone worker check-in processes require all employees to periodically ceas...

Blackline Safety’s lone worker solutions helped CEMEX - a global cement and concrete supplier - implement more effective safety measures for their night drivers. Challenge Total reliance on worker agency for check-ins CEMEX is a pioneer in building solutions, with worksites all over the world, some of them in isolated locations, some of them empty.  In some instances, reaching these sites required employees to travel lengthy distances alone and at night. With their previous safety...

UK Landfill Service and Fill Service operator uses a data-driven approach to workplace safety. Pioneering landfill and waste resource management company, Enovert, uses Blackline Safety data analytics to enhance gas detection and exposure prevention. The Challenge Preventing gas exposure and protecting workers Enovert is one of UK's pioneering providers of waste management services managing over 2.3 million tons of waste per year. Their operations include seven operational landfill sites, two...

The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a guidance document that focuses on the maintenance of condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems/equipment controlled by electronic detection systems. This document is now available in the English, French, and German languages. Typical applications of this type of equipment include electric power generating and distribution facilities, electrical panels, machinery spaces, storage rooms, battery energy storage systems, and mobile and transpo...

Whelen Engineering, a global pioneer in the emergency warning industry for over 70 years, has announced the release of an innovative web-based application designed to revolutionize the programming of emergency vehicle warning lights and sirens. Simulate™ allows users to effortlessly upload and verify vehicle configurations, eliminating the need for time-consuming physical testing and ensuring a seamless, error-free setup. ground-breaking platform This ground-breaking platform is set to...

When it comes to emergency vehicle lighting, precision is paramount. From police cruisers to fire trucks, the correct configuration of warning lights and sirens can make a significant impact on the safety of first responders and their emergency response time. Until recently, programming has been a time-consuming process, often requiring physical tests and adjustments on the vehicle itself. Enter Simulate™, Whelen groundbreaking web-based application that redefines vehicle configuration, m...

Twiceme, a Swedish tech ingredient in protective equipment and pioneer in worksite safety solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its partnership with global height safety specialist Guardian. This collaboration builds upon the successful integration of Twiceme's Help the Helpers (HTH) technology into Guardian's B7-Comfort Harness, introduced in April 2023. Together, Twiceme and Guardian are taking job site safety to new heights with the addition of a Product Inspection f...

Firefighters gave a new electronic battery wrap the highest safety rating after a true trial-by-fire. Specifically, testers at the Polk County Fire Central Station in Oregon, drove a nail through a lithium-ion battery cell wrapped in PACT® Thermo ShieldTM TR SleeveTM to blow it up to prove the paper wrap would contain the fire. Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®) created the specially-coated, fire-suppressant paper to prevent thermal runaway, a dangerous and difficult b...

Every EMS provider knows the phrase “BSI Scene Safe,” but what does it really mean to develop and maintain a safe scene? This Volunteer Voices Live discussion on November 7 at 3pm ET will address that question along with the challenges EMS crews are facing that cause difficulty in gathering information or resources for scene safety. Come prepared to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another.

Kidde, a globally trusted company in fire safety for more than 100 years, has been named to Fast Company’s third annual Brands That Matter list. The brand was recognized in the Home category for its efforts to provide innovative home safety devices and education to those in need, with the introduction of Kidde’s Cause for Alarm™ campaign. Kidde named in List of Brands That Matter Fast Company editors judged each brand on relevancy, cultural impact, ingenuity and business imp...

It’s critical that fire and emergency services personnel know how to write a successful grant narrative so they can secure funding for their local fire/EMS department. This course, which is sponsored by Josh Cellars, walks through various funding opportunities that are available, including government and private grants, and educates participants on how to write a successful narrative. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom.

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) attended the second U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control on October 10 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD. The event was hosted by U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and was attended by key leaders in the fire service and federal government, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agen...