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In his article for UKAS’s 2021/2022 Annual Report, Marcus Long, Chief Executive of the Independent International Organisation for Certification (IIOC), shares his perspective on the role of conformity assessment in emerging technologies. The fourth industrial revolution is opening a wealth of technologies that will benefit both the assurance industry and, more importantly, users of conformity assessment services. Accredited conformity assessment Organizations of all shapes and sizes re...
The former Firefighter - Tony is being acknowledged at an award ceremony for the fire prevention work he has conducted over the last 15 years. Tony is a finalist in the first-ever National Fire Chiefs Council’s Celebrating Prevention Awards 2022 in their Outstanding Contribution Award category. Tony's determination The father of two and grandfather of seven joined West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) in 1977 and he said that one incident in particular made him determin...
The announcement was made by Chief Financial Officer, Mike Scott, who spoke at Barratt Homes’ annual general meeting (AGM) on 17 October 2022. The developer is one of 49 firms that signed up to the building safety pledge set out by the Department for Leveling Up, Housing, and Communities earlier this year. Barratt Homes’ financial accounts The purpose of the pledge was to protect leaseholders from the costs of remediation of fire safety defects and hold the industry accountable. Th...
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is now accepting nominations for its Annual Fire Service Achievement Awards. NVFC recognizes the contributions of a lifetime volunteer firefighter, a leader in health and wellness, an outstanding junior firefighter, or a successful junior firefighter program. Nominations are due by 5 pm EST on January 20, 2023 for the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award - Sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group This award recognizes a volunteer firef...
At approximately 8:45 am in the morning, CFS crews were called to a structure fire on Lady Bay Road in Normanville. On arrival, crews found a house fully involved in fire, and quickly requested more resources to assist in their firefighting efforts. More than 20 volunteer firefighters from eight trucks worked to control the fire and were able to stop it from spreading to the neighboring properties. Conducting atmospheric monitoring SA Police and SA Ambulance were on scene to provide assistanc...
FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurers opened the company’s first client-centered experiential risk management facility in Asia Pacific, situated in Singapore Science Park. Designed to meet the complex and diverse needs of the Asia-Pacific region, the FM Global Centre aims to empower clients and prospects in the region to protect their assets today while increasing their longer-term resilience. risk improvement and management "...
Firefighters and staff have been praised for keeping communities across Tyne and Wear safe this Bonfire Night. Senior officers at Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service (TWFRS) have revealed the busy Bonfire weekend passed without serious incident. TWFRS saw a 1.1% decrease of total incidents from the 1st to the 6th November (Bonfire reporting period) across Tyne & Wear, when compared with the same time last year. Pockets of anti-social behavior, and calls about illegal bonfires, meant it...
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigations Board’s (CSB) safety video released on October 27, 2022 has reached one million views in just over a week, passing the one million mark on Friday, November 4, 2022. The video titled ‘Wake Up Call: Refinery Disaster in Philadelphia,’ details a fire, explosions, and toxic hydrofluoric acid (HF) release that occurred at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on June 21, 2019. CSB&rsq...
Detect hidden sources of heat and energy loss with Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging cameras to save energy and cut heating and energy costs. The global energy crisis is hitting homes and businesses hard across the UK and Europe, with many people feeling their energy costs are spiraling out of control. According to the Department for Energy, Business, and Industrial Strategy, domestic fuel prices in the UK have increased by 60% compared to 2021. And the recent Business Energy Tracker report...
At 12h 24 AM on Saturday morning, 5 November 2022, SACFS crews were altered to a structure fire at the Struan Research Center, 16 kilometers south of Naracoorte, South Australia. Approximately 30 SACFS firefighters responded in 7 fire trucks and 2 specialized HazMat response vehicles. Fire crews found the research center and laboratories engulfed in flames upon arrival. Cause and damage from fire Unfortunately, the fire caused the ceiling of the structure to collapse and ultimately caused mor...
At approximately 06h 45AM on Saturday morning, 5 November 2022, SACFS firefighters were alerted to a fire in a 10x15 meter shed on a commercial property outside of McLaren Flat, South Australia. damages due to fire Twenty SACFS firefighters responded to the incident on 7 fire trucks. The fire caused approximately $200,000 in damage to the shed as well as to a vehicle and a forklift. The cause of the fire is unknown and fire cause investigators will attend the scene on Saturday morning.
At 01h27PM on Saturday afternoon, 5 November 2022, SACFS crews were alerted to a warehouse fire at a winery in Chandlers Hill near Clarendon, South Australia. The SACFS responded with 35 firefighters in 9 fire appliances to fight a fire in a 3,000 square meter warehouse on the winery. $2 Million in damage The fire caused more than $2 Million in damage to the warehouse and its contents. The cause of the fire is unknown and fire cause investigators have been requested to attend the scene. ...
At 02h28PM on Sunday afternoon, 6 November 2022, SACFS crews were alerted to a truck fire on the Eyre Highway approximately 105 kilometers west of Ceduna, South Australia. Upon arrival, the SACFS firefighters found a prime mover engulfed in flames. Damage due to fire Eight SACFS firefighters in 4 fire trucks managed to save the second trailer on the prime mover, however, the prime mover and the first trailer were destroyed by the fire which caused more than $400,000 in damage. Farm Fire Unit...
Fire crews were called to fewer incidents over the Bonfire weekend than in previous years, despite videos of attacks on emergency service workers circulating. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has reported that the number of call-out crews attended on November 5, 2022, was down compared to recent years. Bonfire Night's anti-social behavior Attacks on emergency workers, including on police, have been shared across media channels highlighting Bonfire Night's anti-social behav...
At 02h28PM on Sunday afternoon, 6 November 2022, SACFS crews were alerted to a truck fire on the Eyre Highway, at approximately 105 kilometers west of Ceduna, South Australia. Upon arrival, the SACFS firefighters found a prime mover engulfed in flames. Damage due to fire Eight SACFS firefighters in 4 fire trucks managed to save the second trailer on the prime mover, however, the prime mover and the first trailer were destroyed by the fire which caused in excess of $400,000 in damage. Farm Fi...
At 14h31 on Monday afternoon, 7 November 2022, the SACFS responded to a truck fire on Carawa Road, approximately 30 kilometers east of Smoky Bay, South Australia. Damage due to fire The SACFS firefighters found a prime mover and its trailer in flames when they arrived at the scene. The driver of the truck was unharmed by the fire. SACFS crews were able to save the second trailer, however, the prime mover and the first trailer, along with its contents of wheat, were destroyed by the fire. Adj...
The damage bill from the Struan Research Centre in the state’s South East on Saturday has been increased to $5 million, up from the initial reports of $2 million. In the early hours of Saturday morning at 12:24 am, approximately 30 CFS volunteer firefighters on seven trucks and two specialized HazMat response vehicles responded to the Struan Research Centre, 16 kilometres south of Naracoorte, in the state’s South East. Fire Cause Investigators On arrival, crews found the Struan Re...
At 12:24 am on Saturday morning, 5 November 2022, SACFS crews were altered to a structure fire at the Struan Research Centre, 16 kilometers south of Naracoorte, South Australia. Approximately 30 SACFS firefighters responded in 7 fire trucks and 2 specialized HazMat response vehicles. Fire crews found the research center and laboratories engulfed in flames upon arrival. cause of the fire and damage Unfortunately, the fire caused the ceiling of the structure to collapse and ultimately caused in...
Flames engulfed a former care home near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, on 5 November 2022, with crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) sharing video footage of the blaze surrounding the derelict structure, which was in danger of collapse. Three fire crews and 10 fire appliances were dispatched when flames were spotted emerging from the former care home at 7 pm. At its height, 50 firefighters were in attendance alongside support officers. Multi-Agency response The service describ...
For the first time, coatings manufacturer - Hempel A/S participates in the UN climate summit COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Hempel joins the summit to support and push for accelerated decarbonization, especially in the maritime and renewable energy industries. Addressing climate crisis “The climate crisis is an urgent global challenge. Nobody can stand alone in this. I am proud that Hempel is at COP27 to take part in conversations about how we can accelerate moving the needle toward a...
Many times, local fire code requires that sprinklers be installed in users' critical spaces. When water leaks are a concern, pre-action sprinklers offer a great alternative to regular water sprinklers. Water-based fire sprinklers are designed to protect building structures, not critical assets such as electronic equipment, data, or even collectibles and irreplaceable artifacts. Pre-Action Sprinkler System v/s regular sprinklers Unlike regular sprinklers, pre-action sprinklers keep water out o...
A.P.E Fire & Security is currently recruiting for highly talented Installation Engineers to join its team. Based in Bristol and across the South West, A.P.E Fire & Security design, install and maintain innovative fire and security systems for many establishments. The successful candidates will become a key part of the team, installing various high-quality security systems and devices. Immediate start required.
Steel is used in heavy construction because it is relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and provides great strength under normal conditions. However, heat is its weakness. Exposed steel expands and may fail under fire conditions. Physical damage can cause the concrete to separate from the steel compromising the structure's fire-resistive integrity. Exposed steel can fail when its average temperature reaches approximately 1,000 F. Fire-Resistance rating The high temperature will weaken the stee...
Safe Fleet appoints a new Managing Director for its UK businesses. Steve Powell joins Safe Fleet as Managing Director of Durite and Labcraft. Durite is the UK’s brand in vehicle safety, lighting, and electrical parts for commercial vehicle aftermarkets and manufacturers. Labcraft is the UK’s manufacturer of high-performance and energy-efficient LED lighting for the commercial vehicle and emergency services sectors. providing safety solutions Steve Powell will lead both businesses,...
RealWear’s innovative Thermal Camera module connects seamlessly with RealWear Navigator Series headsets, includes radiometric FLIR Lepton®, and is the only device that supports MSX® technology to enable frontline industrial professionals to conduct inspections, enhance remote support sessions and avoid equipment downtime using simple voice commands. Revolutionary modular design “RealWear Navigator head-mounted devices, with its revolutionary modular design, continues to gai...
In January 2018, the national regulator for workplace health and safety, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), investigated Regent House, which is located in Brentwood, Essex, after a concern was raised that people were sleeping on the site. In addition to health and safety concerns, it was found that S&S Quality Building Contractors Limited had breached several fire management regulations and had put workers – along with members of the public who were visiting show flats o...
At 01h27PM on Saturday afternoon, 5 November 2022, SACFS crews were alerted to a warehouse fire at a winery in Chandlers Hill near Clarendon, South Australia. The SACFS responded with 35 firefighters in nine fire appliances to fight a fire in a 3,000-square-meter warehouse on the winery. The fire caused in excess of $2 million in damage to the warehouse and its contents. The cause of the fire is unknown and fire-cause investigators have been requested to attend the scene. The SACFS was su...
The service dispatched a number of firefighters after fire control received a call from the site confirming that multiple explosions were coming from inside a shipping container. On arrival, fire crews found that there were two shipping containers that required careful monitoring. Firefighters were forced to remain at a safe distance as the large explosions continued, and they set a 1 km cordon around the two containers, which was later reduced to 600 m. A police drone was used to assist with v...
Consequence cards will be handed out to youths in areas where there are high levels of attacks on emergency workers. The cards have been welcomed by Fire Chiefs at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), who have seen a high level of attacks on crews in recent weeks. consequences of attacks Youth workers will be handing out the cards, which remind young people of the consequences they face from attacks on emergency service workers. Not only will they be arrested and charged with an o...
Avon Protection is showcasing its range of personal protective equipment at AUSA 2022, designed to keep front-line personnel safe from battlefield threats, be they ballistic, chemical, or biological. The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest operator of Avon Protection equipment, including CBRN protective wear and Avon Protection Ceradyne and Team Wendy® ballistic helmets. Products on display The company’s full range of ballistic and bump helmet systems will be on displa...
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