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35 developers have pledged to pay £5bn towards fire safety remediation, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced. Building Safety Levy The government also announced that the Building Safety Levy will cover new residential buildings in England of all sizes, which is expected to raise a total of £5bn over the next ten years – £2bn of which will come from the 35 developers to fix their own buildings, and the remaining £3bn from a...

FDIC International 2022 is approaching fast and All Safe Industries will have a double booth in 2022, with a range of equipment from high-end detection technologies to simple hazmat solutions, on display at the exhibition. In 2022, All Safe Industries will be showcasing the FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector attached to the company’s demo DJI Matrice 300 drone. FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector The FLIR MUVE C360 multi-gas detector can be completely integrated with DJI Matrice unmanned a...

The limit switch is activated by an eccentric cam disc mounted with a set screw on the shaft for lever and weight. The set screw enables adjustment of the cam disc position that gives the signal. Since the disc will move slightly up and down in the flow in an open position, it does not make sense to get a signal indicating an open position. Kits containing limit switch and mounting bracket are available as accessories. The swing check valves can be installed with lever and weight or with bare...

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is asking for the public’s help, as it prepares for a busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The service is urging the public to plan ahead and take extra care over the long weekend, which is the first bank holiday since COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Emergency service The East of England Ambulance Service asks for help by choosing the right service when medical attention is needed. If it is not a life-threatening emergency, EEAST urges...

Agility Technologies Corporation (Agility), a developer of innovative products for the emergency services market announces the introduction of the new FIRSTLOOK brand across all its digital and printed media assets and social platforms.   The successful introduction and adoption of the FL360 rescue camera across the global rescue community, in addition to the development and launch of multiple private label products, have accelerated the need to execute on a long-term organizational s...

Fire safety legislation is an incredibly crucial part of ensuring the UK is kept safe from fire as much as possible. Fire safety regulation is put in place to protect people, buildings, and communities. The Grenfell Tower disaster expressed just how important fire safety legislation is. Buildings need to be built with regulations to avoid missing or incorrect infrastructure like Grenfell with cladding. The UK has a history of fire safety legislation that often changes, depending on the incident...

Robert McBride Ltd of Hull was sentenced on 7 April for safety breaches after a 31-year-old worker suffered 13% superficial burns to his right arm and hand following the ignition of flammable vapors at the company’s site. Beverley Magistrates’ Court heard that on 21 August 2017, a batch of hairspray was being mixed in a 10,000-liter stainless steel mixing vessel. Flammable vapors were created within the mixing vessel as a result of heating. flammable vapors Ethanol was pumped dire...

East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is pleased to announce that from Monday (11th April 2022), EEAST will be alerting GoodSAM responders to patients within a 2 mile radius. EEAST has many rural areas, which are difficult to get to. By increasing this radius it will increase the chances to notify more GoodSAM responders of patients in cardiac arrest. For GoodSAM responders who live and work in more urban areas, there is a manual override.

Miller Knight is thrilled to announce that they have secured a place on the Pagabo DPS for small works including Fire Safety. The Pagabo Dynamic Purchasing System provides an EU-compliant procurement system for a wide range of small works up to £1,000,000. Connecting public sector organizations with pre-approved trades businesses of all sizes across the UK – the DPS cuts timescales, streamlines the process, and simplifies tendering for clients and suppliers alike.

The ASFP is dedicated to the protection of life, property, the environment, and heritage and promotes continuous improvement in all aspects of Passive Fire Protection, Working with Government and international standard-setting bodies both directly, and via other sector group associations, the ASFP endeavors to increase the quality of installed fire protection within all forms of construction. The ASFP strives to promote excellence in the design and installation of fire protection products throu...

Miller Knight is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Lenthall as the new Technical Manager supporting the Remedial Projects teams. Michael has a proven track record in the Passive Fire Protection Industry with over 15 years of experience, starting as an on-site installer progressing his way up to his most recent position where he was a Compliance Manager for Global HSE Solutions Ltd. Having great technical awareness and ability, combined with that all-important practical on-site exper...

Did users know home fires are the most common disaster in the USA and are so dangerous that they claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined? Tragically, seven lives are lost each day in the U.S. to home fires. So far this year 847 people have lost their lives in home fires across the country.  Since January 1, the American Red Cross has responded to more than 20,700 home fires, providing help to almost 78,000 people. The hearts go out to all those who have been...

Nittan (Nittan Europe Ltd.) started producing fire detection devices in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1972 and continues to operate from the same manufacturing site in Old Woking, Surrey, 50 years later. The company will be celebrating this milestone anniversary at FIREX International 2022, which is being held at London’s ExCeL, from May 17 to May 19, 2022. Through the years, Nittan have developed many class-leading solutions and on stand - FI2330 at the FIREX International 2022 event, Nitta...

CISA has designated April as Emergency Communications Month to recognize the critical role of emergency communications personnel in public safety. Emergency communications have evolved to be so much more than just dialing 911. It is a complex ecosystem that allows people to share critical information in real time during an emergency. Today, emergency communicators include 911 telecommunicators, first responders and even cyber professionals. Throughout the month, CISA will highlight emergency c...

Hempel has had its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).  The targets covering greenhouse gas emissions from Hempel’s operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, what the latest climate science has told us is needed to prevent the most damaging effects of climate change.  Emission goals Hempel’s target for the emissions from its value chain (scope 3) meets the SBTi’...

A recruitment roadshow to attract more community first responders (CFRs) starts in North Norfolk. Andrew Barlow, the Community Response Manager in Norfolk and Waveney, will be on hand at various locations across North Norfolk to explain the role of CFRs in supporting their local community and the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST). Community first responders (CFRs) are volunteers who work alongside colleagues from the ambulance service and respond to situations within their local communi...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, is pleased to announce new UL 162 and ULC-S564 equipment listings for CHEMGUARD Non-Fluorinated NFF 3x3 UL201 Alcohol Resistant Synthetic Foam Concentrate. CHEMGUARD NFF 3x3 UL201 Concentrate provides fast and effective fire suppression on most Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires. It passes the UL 162 synthetic foam concentrate protocol and the UL 162 AR-AFFF test protocol for Typ...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, has announced the acquisition of Xcell Misting Ltd, an expert fire protection company that designs and installs innovative fire suppression and detection systems. Xcell Misting Ltd specializes in innovative water mist technologies. Johnson Controls’ customers will benefit from Xcell’s wealth of experience within fire protection and security, with access to the latest fire suppress...

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) are changing how they respond to automatic fire alarms (AFA) in non-sleeping risk premises during the day. From 1 April 2022, LFRS are changing the way they respond to calls from automatic systems and from persons who have not investigated the source of a sounding fire alarm in non-sleeping risk buildings, between the hours of 8 am and 7 pm, seven days a week.  Automatic fire alarms (AFAs) Automatic fire alarms (AFAs) provide early warning in the...

Ramtech’s Content Marketing Manager, Jon Bennett looks at how safety protection has evolved over the years, starting with the tragedy at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, USA. Would this awful event still have happened in modern times? Jon explains more. Iroquois Theater fire As the new year festivities approached on December 30th 1903, a theater in Illinois, United States, was packed full of an excited audience ready to watch a matinee performance of ‘Mr Blue Beard’. Little...

The World Economic Forum’s ‘Global Risks Report 22’, which was just released in February 2022, no longer includes water or water-related issues among the top five threats lurking within the next ten years. Unfortunately, it's not because the world has come to grips with water infrastructure. Other threats have just come along and seem more plausible. Climate action failure - the greatest threat to human safety Climate action failure is now considered the greatest threat to h...

For over 40 years, Post-it Brand, the creator of the original Post-it Note, has served as a canvas to help bring ideas to life. In 2022, the classic Post-it Notes that everyone knows and loves are getting a colorful refresh, thanks to a creative partnership with The Pantone Color Institute, the globally renowned color authority. New assortment of tones The new assortment of tones and color-ways will help bring people’s thoughts and ideas into the world, in a truly bold way The new asso...

The Fire Protection Association (FPA) announces the departure of its long-standing Technical and RISCAuthority Director, Dr. Jim Glockling, who has decided to step down from his position for lifestyle reasons. Dr. Jim Glockling will remain with the company until the end of June. positive influence Commenting on the news, the FPA’s Managing Director, Jonathan O’Neill OBE said, “Having worked with Jim for more than 20 years, I have seen firsthand the positive influence he has...

The clubhouse at Beaverbrook Golf Club in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom (UK) was destroyed by a catastrophic fire on the evening of Monday, 7 March, fortunately causing no injuries. Firefighters were called to the scene at 10 pm, with eight fire engines in attendance. The fire was found to have caused damage to 'the entirety of the building and its basement'. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service have not yet revealed a cause of the fire at this point, and while an investigation has been launch...

16 emergency responders have been killed in struck-by incidents in the first 3 months of 2022. Last year, 65 emergency responders were struck and killed while assisting others on roadways. An unknown number of others were injured. One can help reduce these tragic incidents by sharing the “In Our Boots” public service announcements (PSAs) widely with the public in the community, through social media, local news outlets, and community events. Public education on safe driving practice...

The UK government has presented amendments to the Building Safety Bill, including the removal of clauses 82 to 86, relating to the appointment of a Building Safety Manager. The amendments were made in the House of Lords in the Report Stage prior to the Third Reading. Prior to these amends, the Building Safety Manager had a significant role in the Bill, with responsibilities to manage the Part 4 building safety risk for higher risk buildings, which is outlined in clauses 60 to 81. These clause...

When a permanent fire safety alarm system fails, a temporary solution must be sourced quickly to prevent a gap in protection, while it is being fixed or replaced. Challenging scenarios are becoming more common for building owners. Whether that is damage to a permanent fire alarm system that leaves it in need of repair, or unexpected malfunctions that mean a replacement is necessary. Wireless fire alarm A temporary system is a quick solution that will afford building owners precious time and p...

A landlord and the Responsible Person for an office block in Bedford have been fined over £40,000 for multiple and repeated breaches of the Fire Safety Order. issue of notice The owner of Broadway House, Mrs. J Lusty, and the Responsible Person, Mr. D Lusty, were given a Notice of Deficiencies letter in June 2019, after an audit under Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (BFRS) Risk Based Inspection Programme (under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005). They were give...

The MOBOTIX M16 VdS Thermal TR solution, consisting of a thermal imaging camera, special firmware, and additional components has been approved by VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH, Europe's largest institute for corporate security, since March 2022. MOBOTIX customers can, therefore, be sure that they will be warned of fire damage, as early and as effectively as possible, and know that, despite the optimum protection, any damage that occurs will be settled quickly and comprehensively, by the insura...

The Scottish government, RICS, and the Fire Sector Federation have each issued new forms and guidance in relation to aspects of fire safety and building evacuation. Multiple new fire safety guides have been introduced in Scotland, including practical fire safety advice on how to prevent fires and reduce the risks in a variety of settings. Published by the Scottish government, the guidance provides practical guidance for existing high-rise domestic buildings, existing non-residential premis...