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The safety of a building is something that simply mustn’t be overlooked. Ensuring that everyone within the facility is safe at all times should be a top priority for all organizations. Fire poses a real threat to buildings of all shapes and sizes. Data from the UK government shows that more than 167,000 fires in England were attended to by the fire and rescue services in 2017/18, 74,000 of which were primary fires. This resulted in 334 fire-related fatalities. It’s therefore absolu...

Whether it is a new business starting out or one that’s been established for a while, if there is a need of a quick recap on fire risk assessment responsibilities, One may read on. The article will be covering: who is responsible for fire risk assessments? the responsibilities associated with ensuring fire risk assessments are carried out, the importance of carrying out fire risk assessments, the consequences of failing to carry out a fire risk assessment, and who is responsible for ensur...

For many employers, a fire breaking out on their premises is a nightmare scenario. Unfortunately for some, it can become a reality. The best way to prevent this from happening and to keep your property safe is to understand the most common fire risks for your workplace. This article will outline how common certain types of fire are in the workplace, and how one can prevent them from occurring.   Electrical equipment According to Fireward, electrical fires account for 25% of workplace bl...

Every business needs working fire alarms to draw people’s attention to a possible emergency situation, together with a comprehensive and well-understood evacuation procedure so that its staff and any visitors know exactly what they need to do in the event of a fire on the premises. The primary function of any fire safety procedure is, of course, to give everyone the very best chance of exiting the building safely in the event of a fire. However, it can be just as important to have a desi...

Electrical fires are among the most common types of domestic fire, with approximately 20,000 happening in UK homes every year. Of these, most are caused by electrical items (89%), with the rest being as a result of faults in electrical installations (i.e. the wiring, fusebox, lighting circuit, etc.) or through misuse of those installations. Among the most common electrical fires are those caused by cooking appliances, laundry appliances, lighting, portable heaters, and televisions. Knowing how...

No sprinklers were fitted at Grenfell, partly because at the time there was no legal requirement for them – for residential buildings, sprinkler systems were only a necessity for those at least 30 meters high and built after 2007. Although over twice that height, Grenfell Tower was constructed between 1972 and 1974. The law was updated in November 2020, so that all blocks of flats that are new or have undergone significant conversions, and are at least 11 meters high, now need to be fitte...

Cavities are found throughout buildings of all types. They are created by the way the structural elements of a building fit together, leaving often hidden gaps that serve no function. Common places to find cavities are in external walls and ceiling voids. When a cavity exists in an external wall, it can act in the same way as a chimney – in the event of a fire at ground floor level, that means it can draw the flames and heat up to the higher floors. That in turn allows a fire to spread th...

When it comes to fire safety in a commercial organization, every business has a duty of care to its staff and any others on the company premises, as specified in The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005. That includes ensuring that appropriate training is provided to keep everyone safe in the event of a fire in the workplace. However, fire safety in the office is a complex matter, and it’s vital that whoever takes on the responsibility is fully aware of all the issues involved. This...

There are a number of tools at the disposal of those tasked with preventing fires from wreaking damage on their commercial premises. Some are there to reduce the chances of a fire happening in the first place, some are there to prevent a fire from spreading and some are there to put out a fire. Among the tools that can be used to put out a fire are what are called ‘fire suppression systems’. This article will examine what they are, how they work, the different types of fire suppress...

Carrier is pleased to advise that its Ziton ZP2 Support YouTube Channel is live. This channel will host short informative videos giving advice on those simple, but sometimes elusive questions. Each video is around 1-3 minutes making them quick and easy to review anywhere users have access to YouTube. Updating videos regularly Carrier will be updating videos on a regular basis, and whilst the initial releases will be in English subsequent versions will be made available in other languages and...

Just before 2:00 am this morning, CFS was alerted to reports of a structure fire on a rural property along the Eyre Highway, approximately 20kms east of Penong in the state’s far west. A hayshed containing over 200 bales of hay was alight, with the fire being so large it was visible from the highway and a good samaritan truck driver reported it to 000. One CFS Quick Response Vehicle and five Farm Fire Units are on scene, and heavy machinery from the local area is also on hand to assi...

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging people to ‘save safely’ winter and, importantly, ensure they have working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms in their homes. The plea comes following recent incidents across the county where residents have burned inappropriate and potentially toxic materials to warm their homes, as opposed to using their usual method of heating. carbon monoxide poisoning One recent case saw an occupant overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning as a result o...

Just before 2:00 am, CFS was alerted to reports of a structure fire on a rural property along the Eyre Highway, approximately 20kms east of Penong in the state’s far west. A hayshed containing over 200 bales of hay was alight, with the fire being so large it was visible from the highway and a good samaritan truck driver reported it to 000. Rescue, Damages caused One CFS Quick Response Vehicle and five Farm Fire Units are on scene, and heavy machinery from the local area is also on hand...

Just after 9:00 am this morning, CFS crews were alerted to reports of a structure fire on Pebbly Range Road, Tungkillo. On arrival, crews found black smoke issuing from the house, which was predominantly made of wood. They worked quickly to contain the fire to half of the structure, however, the other half suffered extensive smoke damage. Four CFS trucks, along with a Bulk Water Carrier, were supported on scene by SAPOL and SA Ambulance. There are no reported injuries, and the sole occupan...

Despite recent major fire events and media coverage, about 1 in 5 South Australians living in bushfire-risk areas do not have a decision or plan for bushfires. Reducing complacency and increasing preparedness is the objective of the Be Bushfire Ready campaign, being launched by the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS). Bushfire Survival Plan CFS Chief Officer - Brett Loughlin said South Australians should not underestimate the importance of having a Bushfire Survival Plan, with current...

Media and the public are advised that Total Fire Bans have been declared for 31 October 2022 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northeast Pastoral – Extreme Total Fire Ban Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours. The CFS recommends implementing Bushfire Survival Plan. Fire Danger Rating Where fire ban districts have an Extreme forecast fire danger rating, only well prepared,...

Just after 9:00 am, CFS crews were alerted to reports of a structure fire on Pebbly Range Road, Tungkillo. On arrival, crews found black smoke issuing from the house, which was predominantly made of wood. They worked quickly to contain the fire to half of the structure, however, the other half suffered extensive smoke damage. Damages incurred Four CFS trucks, along with a Bulk Water Carrier, were supported on scene by SAPOL and SA Ambulance. There are no reported injuries, and the sole occupa...

A fire that broke out at Slough bus station in the early hours of 29 October 2022 is being investigated by Thames Valley Police. Six fire appliances from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) attended the blaze that spread across the entire roof of Slough bus station. Aerial ladder platform deployed Tim Readings, the Group Manager for RBFRS, confirmed that the fire was 20m by 40m in scale, “When they got there, it was a very well-developed fire, the bus was already well-alight...

Following four months of testing and auditing, Warringtonfire Australia has certified three passive fire protection (PFP) products from Promat Australia to its Certifire third-party certification scheme. Promat, a manufacturer of fire safety products and systems, partnered with Warringtonfire to have its PROMASTOP® UniCollar and PROMASEAL® FCS and FC fire collars tested and audited between October 2021 and February 2022, and certified in June 2022. Certificatio...

South Yorkshire’s police and fire services are urging people to be fire-safe and 999-wise around Halloween and Bonfire Night this autumn. This comes after the county’s firefighters saw an increase in call-outs on Bonfire Night last year, compared to previous ‘Dark Night’ periods. Crews were called to 96 incidents on Friday 5 November last year, compared to 80 on the same date in 2020–an increase of 20 percent. Many of these callouts involved bonfires that...

At approximately 4:45 pm, CFS crews were called after reports of a structure fire on George Road, Williamstown in the Barossa Valley. On arrival, crews found a garage at the property fully alight, with the fire spreading to the attached two-storey house. CFS crews respond to structure fire in Williamstown In total, five CFS trucks, one MFS truck, and a Bulk Water Carrier worked to bring the fire under control, and SA Ambulance and SAPOL were on the scene to assist. The garage and its con...

At the 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo this September, Blackline Safety brought together two global brands at the forefront of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance–L'Oreal and Repsol—to discuss the link between EHS and ESG and how it can influence the business strategy. Laynnea Myles, Assistant VP, EH&S, L’Oréal and Jenny Ward, S&E Systems Lead Supervisor, Repsol joined Blackline Safety’s Chief Growth Officer Sean S...

UKAS is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Hamilton, Chief Executive of SAFed, as the new Chair of their Policy Advisory Forum and Policy Advisory Council. Caroline’s extensive experience as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer in the nuclear and manufacturing industries, coupled with her leadership of SAFed, ideally qualify her for this position. As the trade association for the UK independent engineering inspection and certification industry, SAFed plays a key role in maintain...

Nine SA Country Fire Service (CFS) and three Department of Environment and Water (DEW) personnel will travel to Victoria this week to assist with the flooding events throughout the state as part of a national resource sharing arrangement. The team is made up of experienced incident management personnel, with both staff and volunteers heading across the border to assist at incident management centers along the Murray River. Incident management personnel State Duty Commander, Ray Jackson said t...

A takeaway franchisee and employer who allowed people to sleep in dangerous conditions, have been fined by a court and ordered to pay £15,400 in costs.  In December 2018 Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) building fire safety inspectors visited Jano Jabbarkhel and Sharbat Khan Jabarkhail at Tops Pizza in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone. prohibition notice They were issued with a prohibition notice to prevent anyone from living on the property, due to safety concerns linked to the la...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has expanded the Tyco® RM-2 Riser Manifold product offering with the launch of two versatile, economically focused RM-2 Base models that complement the fully-integrated RM-2 Riser Manifold. The riser manifolds support fire safety by supplying, monitoring, and regulating water flow to a building’s fire suppression piping system. The new base models are a cost-effective and easy transition arrangement to...

UKAS is proud to have published its Annual Report for the financial year 2021/2022. Building on last year’s new format, the Annual Report contains a range of articles that reflect on UKAS’s activities and demonstrate the value accreditation brings to many areas of society. All articles share a common theme of technical rigor, individually examining aspects of how it is embodied, applied and delivered by accreditation. UKAS Annual Report 2022 The report contains articles from the U...

Held at the prestigious Aviva headquarters in London on 18 October, the event was organized by the FPA, the Fire Sector Federation (FSF), the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). Shadow Minister for Policing and the Fire Service, Sarah Jones, set the tone for the day by commending the great strides that have been made by the fire sector to push forward the agenda for safer working and living practices in the built environment. However, she noted...

Purpose built to compartmentalize fire and smoke, fire doors are recognized as a critical element of passive fire protection and exist in practically every building where we work, sleep, and live. Such is their importance; they are acknowledged by several professional bodies and are a legal requirement in non-domestic premises and houses in multiple occupations (HMOs). Day to day we use them without a thought, yet fire doors consist of much more than a simple piece of furniture. A fire door is...

Advanced, a pioneer in intelligent fire, evacuation, and emergency lighting systems, will be exhibiting on stand E64 at London Build Expo, in London, United Kingdom. Here the company will be offering visitors guidance on how Advanced’s systems fit into the recent amendments to Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations, which come into effect on 1 December 2022. As well as sharing knowledge with visitors, the company will also be showcasing its latest evacuation alert and fire safet...