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Jan, 2010 - Keeping The Emergency Services Safe
Whether involved in a road incident, civil disaster or terrorist attack, emergency services personnel are having to detect a wide range of hazardous chemical and biological agents - and protect both themselves and others against them. Draeger offers... Read more »Jan, 2010 - Acclaim For C-TEC's Latest Innovation, The Revolutionary Hush Button
C-TEC has scooped yet another award for innovation, this time for its revolutionary Hush Button, a product specifically designed to prevent false alarms in Houses of Multiple Occupation.... Read more »Jan, 2010 - Updated Code Brings Fire Door Best Practice Up To Date
A new, updated version of the Code of Practice: Hardware for Fire and Escape Doors has been issued by the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) and the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI). It has been updated and revised to include all the latest s... Read more »Jan, 2010 - FIA Response to BBC Tower Block Fire Safety Debate
The programme, part of an investigative consumer series by presenter John Waite, focused on the absence of fire risk assessments in tower blocks in the wake of the Lakanal House fire in London in which six people died in July 2009.... Read more »Jan, 2010 - Nexans Launches Its New INFIT Technology Dedicated To Fire-Resistant Cables Insulation
Paris, January 4th, 2010 ? Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, has further extended its mastering of advanced technology by launching the new INFIT technology dedicated to fire resistant cables. Fire-resistant cables ensure the integr... Read more »Jan, 2010 - Fire Safety Is Your Business
Three years after changes to fire safety law, London Fire Brigade is warning that many businesses still don't have enough understanding of how the law affects their business or premises, and could be risking financial ruin or even prosecution.... Read more »Jan, 2010 - Toxic Smoke Warning To Shropshrie Residents
Get a smoke alarm and test it weekly - that is the stark advice from Shropshire firefighters to avoid dying from toxic smoke in a house fire. Just two to three breaths of toxic smoke and "you're unconscious," warned community fire safety officers ... Read more »Jan, 2010 - Apathy, Ignorance And Denial - ASFP President Spells It Out
More than 100 guests attended the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) annual President's Lunch, at the Palace of Westminster in December, to hear ASFP President Brian Robinson spell out the current problems with regard to the control of... Read more »Jan, 2010 - About Viewing Distances
The increasing use of complex symbols on safety sign calls for a fresh look at the guidelines governing size, legibility and illumination. John Creak, technical committee chairman PSPA, outlines the information essential for correct sizing. Illumi... Read more »Feb, 2010 - To Shay Away! C-TEC'S Quantec Call System Scores At New Stadium
C-TEC's revolutionary Quantec addressable call system has been installed at Halifax's newly renovated Shay Stadium. In a project costing £4.5 million, the East Stand has been completely transformed to include 3,500 seats and a fabulous new banquet... Read more »Feb, 2010 - Residents Fight Back At Fire Safety Bill
Issued with a £15,600 bill per household by their local council, the residents weren't happy! Southwark council have been making fire safety improvements to three of their tower block buildings after a fire broke out in a 14 storey block and kille... Read more »Feb, 2010 - New Flexible Wireless Fire Safety System Is The Easy Solution
At the heart of the latest version of Fireco's highly successful System X wireless fire safety system is a transmitter (TX) unit that's wired directly into the fire alarm panel fire and fault relay or loop. Hardwired System X unit uses Wi-Fi tech... Read more »Feb, 2010 - Announcing The Launch Of ROBUST - The Free Business Continuity Toolkit
RISCAuthority is pleased to announce the launch of ROBUST (Resilient Business Software Toolkit) to help the SME market produce effective Business Continuity Plans quickly and efficiently. The software is available in complete form entirely FREE to... Read more »Feb, 2010 - Kentec Protects National Art Treasures
Founded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery, London holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world, from Holbein to Hockney and the collection includes work across all media, from painting and sculpture to photography and video. ... Read more »Feb, 2010 - Fire Protection Of Rolling Stock - 24th-25th March 2010
With constant changes being made to the technical and regulatory environments, fire safety management for rolling stock is an increasingly complex area. Further amendments to TSIs and CEN/TS 45545 still leave several elements of the regulatory framew... Read more »Feb, 2010 - New Signs Created For DDA
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) calls for equality and stands for the rights of the disabled in the workplace. In 2004, the DDA set out a requirement for reasonable adjustments to be made to buildings to remove obstacles and provide easier ac... Read more »Feb, 2010 - Prysmian's Afumex LSX Inspires Confidence
Patients in East London and Essex are benefiting from new state-of-the-art medical facilities at Spire Roding and Spire Hartswood hospitals thanks to the provision of new specialist MRI units at both sites, powered by Prysmian's Afumex LSX cable. ... Read more »Feb, 2010 - Perfomance Enhancement For New Wolflite XT Range
Wolf Safety Lamp Company's all-new ATEX approved Wolflite XT Handlamp, represents the most significant Safety Handlamp development for over 25 years. Eclipsing Wolf Safety's established market-leading Wolflite H-251 Handlamp, the Wolflite XT present... Read more » - 2009 >>
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Jan, 2009 - Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
Cable manufacturer, Draka, is raising the alarm over what it says is widespread non-compliance with an important fire safety provision of Approved Document B (Fire safety) to the Building Regulations. According to Draka, Clause 5.38 of Volume Two (bu... Read more »Jan, 2009 - Sembcorp Protection Offers BS 25999 Accreditation 'Blueprint'
Following Sembcorp UK becoming the only company in the world in its sector to secure the prestigious BS 25999-2 accreditation, and one of fewer than 20 companies worldwide to gain the new business continuity British Standard, Sembcorp Protection Grou... Read more »Jan, 2009 - Keyswitch, Push Button And Rocker Switch Activation Devices
KAC, global leader in the break glass call point sector, also offer the popular Class 9000 family of actuation devices that feature a wide variety of different operating mechanisms. The Class 9000 units have numerous applications across the fire, se... Read more »Jan, 2009 - Bangkok New Years Fire Kills 61
'It might take about a week to identify almost 30 bodies that were badly disfigured'. Pol. Lt. Col. Sujettana Sotthibandhu a forensics expert has said in the aftermath of a fire at a nightclub on New Years Eve in Bangkok. Rows of white body bags l... Read more »Jan, 2009 - EN7010 A New Beginning
ISO 7010 has been proposed and is very likely to be fast tracked to become EN 7010. This means that it will be a "European Normative" a requirement of which is that its best practice guidance is required by EU law to be adopted without change by all ... Read more »Jan, 2009 - Evactools
October 2008 saw the publication of a major new British Standard that gives recommendations and guidance on the design, management and use of buildings to achieve an acceptable level of fire safety for all people in and around buildings entitled: BS... Read more »Jan, 2009 - Hochiki's Black Sensors Minimise Aesthetic Impact
Hochiki Europe sensors are contributing to the aesthetic standards that have become the hallmark of the recently redeveloped St Pancras International Station in London. To maintain the design integrity of the ceiling throughout The Circle - one of t... Read more »Jan, 2009 - Beat The Credit Crunch
Fire Safety Training is a legal requirement for all UK organisations regardless of industry, size or budget. During 2009 it is expected that the credit crunch will continue to hit hard, with 32,300 business failures expected in 2009,¹ everyone is ... Read more »Jan, 2009 - First Landlord In London Imprisoned For Fire Safety Breaches
21 October 2008 A landlord has been sent to prison in the first custodial sentence to be given in London under the new fire safety regulations. Mr Mehmat Parlak was sentenced to four months imprisonment and his company, Watchacre properties lim... Read more »Feb, 2009 - VIB Events
With constant changes being made to the technical and regulatory environments, fire safety management for rolling stock is an increasingly complex area. Further amendments to TSIs and CEN/TS 45545 still leave questions unanswered as to where European... Read more »Feb, 2009 - Apollo's New DIN-Rail Sounder Controller Has Increased Current Capacity
-Unit can drive higher powered sounders or up to five times as many conventional sounders- Apollo Fire Detector's new DIN-Rail Sounder Controller has an increased current capacity - from 1A to 5A - allowing it to drive more powerful sounders or up... Read more »Feb, 2009 - Electronics Giant Chooses Hochiki Protection
Toshiba, one of the world's leading electronics innovators, opted for fire detection and alarm technology designed and manufactured by Hochiki Europe for the new custom-designed UK offices for Toshiba Electronics Europe, which is headquartered in Dus... Read more »Feb, 2009 - New Mains Switching Input/Output Unit For DIN-Rail Mounting
Apollo's new mains switching input/output unit, designed for mounting on a DIN-rail, provides a voltage-free, single pole change-over relay output with a contact rating of 250V AC @ 5Amp and 48V DC @ 2Amp. It also has a monitored switch input that is... Read more »Feb, 2009 - Draka Cable Chosen For Leicester's New Leisure Experience
Draka cable has been chosen for the new Highcross Leicester leisure and retail destination, the largest redevelopment the city has ever seen, which opened its doors in last September. 70,000 metres of the company's Firetufplus® 0HLS® halogen-free ci... Read more »Feb, 2009 - FiftyTwoDegrees Goes For Advanced Fire Detection
FiftyTwoDegrees is the first phase of a new technology complex (located on the 52nd degree of latitude) in the Dutch city of Nijmegen. The 86m tall building houses a number of high-technology businesses in a range of offices and laboratories spanning... Read more »Feb, 2009 - Disability Discrimination Act
The RRFSO 2005 is the defining document with regards to fire safety legislation. However, it is often that other legislation can support, affect or impose its requirements upon fire safety considerations. The Disability Discrimination Act prohibits t... Read more »Feb, 2009 - Evactools
Building on our success in the design and provision of our 3D Evacuation Maps, Evactools have introduced a new product to our portfolio, designed to support building and facility managers as well as fire professionals.... Read more »Feb, 2009 - Draeger Introduces Bodyguard 7000
Developed by Draeger as part of a modular, complete system solution for professional firefighters, the Draeger Bodyguard 7000 Electronic Monitoring Unit is designed for use with the innovative Draeger PSS 7000 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation
Good evacuation maps save lives. Ineffective evacuation signage can confuse users and can be fatal during emergencies. Some of the most common reasons for confusing evacuation maps include: - Use of single orientation for all maps, irrespectiv... Read more »Mar, 2009 - New Stand & New Products For Baldwin Boxall
At ProLight & Sound, 1st-4th April, Hall 8 Stand E30 & International Firex, 11th-14th May, Stand D10. Visitors to Baldwin Boxalls stand at either the 2009 ProLight & Sound or International Firex will be well rewarded. The now infamous Plug & Socke... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Prysmian Powers Welsh Athletics
The Cardiff International Sports Stadium, a multi sport and special events venue has been fitted with new generation FP Plus and FP 400 cable from Prysmian. The venue, which will hold large numbers of spectators, athletes and staff required a durable... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Turkey's Largest Corporate Archive Protected by Wagner OxyReduct®
When Turkey's largest conglomerate wanted to protect over 90 years of corporate history they chose Wagner's OxyReduct® system for their new purpose built archive. With a valuable collection of documents, objects and works of art the Koç Corporation w... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Invicta Group Provides Secure Vault Fire Protection
Promat Durasteel® has been specified to provide fire protection to a £1.1 million secure storage unit in Dublin, Ireland. Promat DURASTEEL® licensee Invicta Group was chosen by one of the world's leading archival storage solution companies to design ... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Twickenham Wins With Evac+Chair
Evac+Chairs from Evac+Chair International are now in place at Twickenham Stadium to provide a quick and safe means of emergency stairway descent for mobility impaired visitors. The 82,500 capacity stadium has a large number of mobility impaired pe... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Kentec Reduces False Alarms At Stoke Mandeville
A new fire system designed to tackle a chronic false alarm problem at the world renowned Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire has been hailed a resounding success with an 80% drop in incidents in its first year.... Read more »Mar, 2009 - The New Fire Trade Association Created To Support Professional Fire Companies
Membership and news update The UK Fire Association accepted its first members from 1st February and has quickly established itself having received dozens of applications in just a few weeks. We were aiming to achieve this level of membership in our... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Means Of Escape At Firex: Stand K9
International Firex 2009, the fire industry's leading event, is taking place from 11-14 May at the NEC Birmingham, UK. Hosted in partnership with the Fire Industry Association (FIA), International Firex returns this year with more innovative feature... Read more »Mar, 2009 - A Certified Winner
The RRO requirements for suitable provisions In October 2006 the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order came to pass, amalgamating over 70 separate pieces of fire legislation and abolishing one important factor of previous fire safety enforcement - p... Read more »Mar, 2009 - Do We Need Such A Diverse Selection Of Automatic Fire Detectors?
When looking at the catalogues of manufacturers in the field of technical fire detection, it becomes obvious that for fire detectors alone, there is already a vast selection of variants with a multitude of different features. It is almost impossible ... Read more »Apr, 2009 - Hochiki To Unveil New Detection & Alarm Technology
Hochiki Europe will this year be using Firex to unveil a number of innovative new feature-packed fire detection and alarm products. The company will also be showcasing a broad selection from its extensive premium-build portfolio that offers the most... Read more »Apr, 2009 - Online Fire Training For All Staff - Brigade Approved & Endorsed By WMF Arson Task Force
AT&F Solutions Ltd specialist in providing low cost online fire training to all business sectors. Home of 'In The Line Of Fire' an award winning fire training program designed to cover all the key aspects of fire safety, and with three NEW dedica... Read more »Apr, 2009 - New Appliance Boosts Firefighting Fleet At Sembcorp Protection
Sembcorp Protection Group has boosted its emergency response capability at the Wilton International site on Teesside. It has added a new purpose-built, front-line appliance to its already impressive firefighting fleet. The new unit is a versatile h... Read more »Apr, 2009 - New i3 Advantage System Cuts Inert Gas Installation Costs
The new HYGOOD® i3 ADVANTAGE inert gas fire protection system from Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products is claimed to provide installers and end users with considerable overall installed cost savings when compared with a typical "standard discha... Read more »Apr, 2009 - Live Demonstrations Of OxyReduct Fire-Free Environment
Visitors to International Firex 2009 will be able to visit WAGNER UK's OxyReduct® demonstration trailer and witness at first hand an environment where fire cannot start. OxyReduct® continuously reduces the oxygen level in a room by adding nitrogen to... Read more »Apr, 2009 - Prysmian At Home In Ikea Southampton
Two electrical firms installed Prysmian's FP200 Gold and FP400 fire performance cables at the newly opened Ikea development in Southampton. Family orientated firm MHJ Electrical Ltd of Peterborough installed over 45,000 metres of FP200 Gold cable... Read more »Apr, 2009 - New PowerPoint Edition To The Training In A Box Range
Organising staff training can be a real hassle. Co-ordinating rotas, paying overtime, lost production - and that's after you've persuaded finance to spend the money in the first place! Would you prefer a more personal approach to training? Bonus F... Read more »May, 2009 - Reducing False Alarms
You may not have realised it but fire alarms are one of the most important fire safety features in a building. If not for an alarm many a person would be sat calmly and coolly at their computer screens as an unknown inferno makes it way towards them,... Read more »May, 2009 - Kentec Syncro AS Watches For The Fire Watchers
The West Sussex Fire Authority command centre at Chichester and fire stations across the county are now safeguarded by open protocol fire alarm systems that interface with Kentec Syncro AS analogue addressable control panels. The Kentec solution was ... Read more »May, 2009 - Advanced Electronics' Fire Panels Rise To The Challenge
Advanced Electronics intelligent fire alarm control panels have been chosen to protect The Challenge Works, a converted 19th century building in Sheffield that now provides student accommodation. Installed by Absolute Fire & Security, the system c... Read more »May, 2009 - Award Winning Senior Living Homes Use Evac+Chair
Sunrise Senior Living UK has commenced introduction of stairway evacuation chairs from Evac+Chair International into all 25 of its award-winning senior living homes in 2007. They form an integral part of the company' emergency building evacuation pl... Read more »May, 2009 - Prysmian In Eden
Some 12,000 metres of Prysmian's FP Plus cable have been installed in the public address and fire alarm systems at the new Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe, helping to protect the 350,000 people passing through the centre each week.... Read more »May, 2009 - Voice Sounders Solve Problem For Norwich Cathedral
The interiors of large church buildings such as Norwich Cathedral, with their beautiful and intricate architecture, create acoustically demanding environments for voice evacuation systems. It's vitally important that clear and unambiguous messages ar... Read more »May, 2009 - C-Tec Third Party Approved Products At Firex 2009
C-TEC, the only UK fire panel manufacturer with third-party product certifications and factory process approvals from the LPCB, the BSI and the VdS, will be exhibiting its entire range of life-safety products at this year's International Firex.... Read more »May, 2009 - ISO 23601 - Escape & Evacuation Plan Signs
March 2009 saw the release of the new international standard: Safety Identification - Escape and evacuation plan signs, also known as ISO 23601:2009. ISO 23601 details the information on the content and design of escape plans that need to be follo... Read more »May, 2009 - IS Call Point Approvals Extended To Include ATEX Combustible Dust Classification
The IS version of the conventional Waterproof Call Point (WCP) from KAC have been independently tested by SIRA and the approval has been extended from use in Zones 0, 1 and 2 gas atmospheres to include Zones 20, 21 and 22 combustible dust environment... Read more »May, 2009 - Hochiki Unveiled New Detection & Alarm Technology
Hochiki Europe this year used Firex to unveil a number of innovative new feature-packed fire detection and alarm products. They included: a new rapid-fix fire system cabling solution; a new fire detection and alarm system specially developed for HMO... Read more »May, 2009 - Lates Incidents From London Fire Brigade - May 2009
The majority of fires recorded by the brigade for May are within flats, under the RRO, owners and landlords of HMOs must conduct a fire risk assessment to protect tenants and visitors.... Read more »Jun, 2009 - New Generation Class ABF Extinguisher A Safer Option
Choosing an appropriate fire extinguisher for the home has always presented a problem. ABC dry powder extinguishers have been the most popular in recent years as there is no doubt they are versatile, being effective on solid combustibles, flammable h... Read more »Jun, 2009 - Prysmian's FP600S Gains New LPCB Approval
Prysmian's enhanced performance fire resistant power cable, FP600S, has been certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) for compliance with BS 7346-6:2005 and the new test standard BS 8491:2008 for smaller cross sections. This means ... Read more »Jun, 2009 - Alert & Evac Now Made Even Easier With The Help Of Deaf Alerter PLC
Deaf Alerter plc, providers of radio-based emergency communication systems for disabled people, is pleased to announce they are teaming up with the market leading emergency evacuation chair provider. The collaboration means Deaf Alerter will be able... Read more »Jun, 2009 - Detectomat's RCP 6B - Wireless Detect Chosen By HMO Landlords In Gloucester
HMO's (Houses in Multiple Occupation) continue to be a rapidly expanding sector of the UK's residential building stock and detectomat's Wireless detect fire alarm system supplied by CIS Wire-Free Alarms of Stroud has been chosen by a number of landl... Read more »Jun, 2009 - System X Is The Flexible Wireless Fire Safety System Solution
The latest version of Fireco's highly successful System X wireless fire safety system uses a System X Wi-Fi transmitter unit (TX), with a 1000m site specific range, that's wired into the fire alarm panel or loop using fire rated cable to monitor the ... Read more »Jun, 2009 - Smart-Fix+ Revolutionises Fire Detection Installation
Hochiki Europe has introduced a new rapid-fix fire system cabling solution that, it claims, will revolutionise the way in which fire detection systems are installed. Called Smart-Fix+, it is described as a "plug-and-play" system that cuts installati... Read more »Jun, 2009 - Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation
Good evacuation maps save lives. Ineffective evacuation signage can confuse users and can be fatal during emergencies. Some of the most common reasons for confusing evacuation maps include: - Use of single orientation for all maps, irrespectiv... Read more »Jun, 2009 - Health And Safety Sign Association AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the HSSA was held at Seton Headquarters in Banbury. The Chairman addressed the membership with a report that 2008 had been a challenging year for the Association with an ever increasing work load on members, changes in t... Read more »Jun, 2009 - New! Escape Lighting Technology
The developments of high performance photoluminescent material allow building managers to consider not installing traditional electrical emergency lighting. The risk assessed, appropriate solution for escape route illumination can be met by using ... Read more »Jun, 2009 - Latest Information For Incidents In London
This month... Warehouse Fires, House Fires & Flat Fires.... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Buy One Get One Free Training Offer!
Used and trusted by some of Britain's best known companies and charities, Training In A Box is a range of low-cost fire training products, complete with everything you need to run effective in-house training sessions... without the hassle! Organi... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Uny Systems Acquires Customer Base
Uny Systems is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Willow Fire Services customer base. The acquisition is an important strategic step in Uny Systems' continued growth and development.... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Evactools Introduces 2D Fire Plans
Building on our success in the design and provision of our 3D Evacuation Maps, Evactools have introduced a new product to our portfolio, designed to support building and facility managers as well as fire professionals.... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Prestigious Middle East Projects For Prysmian
The new Emirates Airlines Headquarters in Dubai is just one of the state of the art buildings in the Middle East that has been fitted with fire performance cable from Prysmian.... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Compulsory From 5th July 2009: F-Gas Certification & Training
EC Regulation 842/2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases requires that all systems containing F-Gases must be installed and maintained by competent personnel to ensure that they comply with this Regulation. This is effective as of 5th July 2009... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Top Marks For BFC Training!
The standard of training delivered by the British Fire Consortium has been highly rated in a membership survey. The Consortium, the fire industry's largest trade association, commissioned the survey to more closely identify the requirements of its m... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Internet Portal Remotely Monitors Royal Albert Hall Fire System
The Royal Albert Hall has installed intelligent control panels from Advanced Electronics as part of their recent fire system upgrade. The six networked Mx-4400 panels, supplied and commissioned by Leader Systems UK Ltd, have been fitted with ipGatewa... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Firetrace International Announces Trio Of EMEA Awards
Firetrace International has announced a trio of major international awards for its EMEA facility based near Gatwick in the UK. The Fairlawn facility, which has been in operation for less than a year, has been awarded CE [Conformité Européene or Euro... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
Hochiki has extended its FIRElink high-sensitivity smoke detection offering with the introduction of FIRElink-Nano. In common with other models in the range, it incorporates advanced semiconductor laser and electronics technology into a package that... Read more »Jul, 2009 - Latest Incidents Attended By London Fire Brigade
This month... Flat Fires, Hospital Fire and a Lightning Strike;... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Ever Wondered How Cable Is Made?
Have you ever wondered how cable is made? If so, you will find a video introduction on the Draka website that takes you, step by step, through every stage of design, manufacturing and testing.... Read more »Aug, 2009 - The Brightest Hazardous Area Warning Indicator
The latest addition to the BEx beacon range from E2S is an ATEX approved high output 21 Joule Xenon beacon. Available with a choice of six lens colours (Red, Amber, Yellow, Blue, Green and Clear), it is designed to give a high output for areas where ... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Worcestershire NHS Remains Up-To-Date With Emergency Escape
Evac+Chair International has just supplied more emergency stairway evacuation chairs to Worcestershire NHS to ensure the organisation remains compliant with current fire risk audit recommendations. Evac+Chairs were already in place at Worcestershi... Read more »Aug, 2009 - C-Tec's New Stainless Steel Enclosure Now Availiable
C-TEC's latest addition to its popular SigTEL disabled refuge range is a stylish state-of-the-art stainless steel anti-tamper enclosure. Elegantly designed to add a touch of glamour to the interior of any building, the BF359/3 brushed stainless st... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Correct Installation Critical To Performance
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has just published two new Technical Guidance Documents (TDG 14 and TDG 15) to complement TDG 11, which was first issued 12-months ago. TDG 11 was designed to provide guidance on the process of... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Evacuation And Internal Shelter
Many organisations continue to test their evacuation procedures and muster points on an annual basis but their plans fall short of what is now required to ensure the safety of their staff - and meet their corporate responsibilities.... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Fire Protection Online Ltd
Fire Protection Online Ltd is the UK's leading online supplier of fire extinguishers, blankets, Dorgard, hose reels, safety signs, and all of the related fire and safety equipment for work and home, but at prices so low, it is almost shocking.... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Caribbean Region To Adopt ISO Tsunami Signage
Caribbean countries have agreed to consider adopting the graphical symbols included in the ISO 20712 series on water safety and beach flag signs, to harmonize tsunami signage in the region. The decision was taken at the fourth session of the Inte... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Fire Strategy Company Success!
The Fire Strategy Company is pleased to announce that it has successfully undertaken and passed, the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) Accreditation Audit to provide Firefighter Training for the UK Civil Aviation Industry. This means that Aviation Fir... Read more »Aug, 2009 - Firetrace To Show UL & FM Approved Protection
Firetrace International will be showing its FIRETRACE® automatic fire detection and suppression system at Fire India in Mumbai, the only tube-operated system in the world tested as an automatic fire detection and suppression system. The ISO 9001-cer... Read more »Sep, 2009 - BAFE Announces New Emergency Lighting Scheme
Following extensive work by the BAFE monitoring group, BAFE is to introduce a new scheme to demonstrate the competence of companies operating in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency lighting systems. It has been add... Read more »Sep, 2009 - Series 200 Advanced Digital Addressable Fire Detectors
System Sensor Europe's new Series 200 Advanced is the latest generation of the market-leading Series 200 addressable fire detector family. Building on the experience gained from an installed base of tens of millions of devices, Series 200 Advanced of... Read more »Sep, 2009 - Kentec Reaches New Heights In Bulgaria
Kentec fire control panels are protecting two new prestigious buildings in Bulgaria's capital Sofia; the Bulgaria Tower and the twin towers of the Karol Finance Building. Both buildings have been designed and built to the highest modern standards,... Read more »Sep, 2009 - CFPA Diplomas
Increasingly being seen as an industry 'standard', the CFPA Diplomas offer a Europe-wide recognised qualification in fire safety management and prevention. Howard Passey explains... Read more »Sep, 2009 - BAFE Announces New Emergency Lighting Scheme
Following extensive work by the BAFE monitoring group, BAFE is to introduce a new scheme to demonstrate the competence of companies operating in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency lighting systems. It has been add... Read more »Sep, 2009 - Guilty To Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
National pub group, Punch Pub Company Limited, have pleaded guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation. They have been order to pay £17,000 in fines and costs, following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade. Sentencing took... Read more »Sep, 2009 - Fire Escape Plans: Finding Your Route to Safety
Long gone are the days when simply saying, 'In case of fire, call 999,' would pass as a sufficient response to a fire. Today?s building owners and managers must actively prepare the buildings occupants to effectively respond to a fire, including the ... Read more »Sep, 2009 - Fire safety in construction
HSE have announced that there are approximately 11 construction fires everyday. It is therefore imperative that precautions are in place in the event of a fire occurring. The Construction Design Management Regulations 2007 (CDM) were introduced on 6t... Read more »Sep, 2009 - Fire, Legal Liability And You
... ASFP fires warning shot 2008 witnessed the highest UK peace time fire losses of all time; rising over the previous year by 16% to a record £1.3bn. That's why everyone should be playing their part to reduce these numbers, comments the Associati... Read more »Oct, 2009 - Kentec In A League Of Its Own!
Kentec has been chosen to defend another two of England's top soccer stadiums against fire with major fire protection systems at Aston Villa's redeveloped Villa Park, and at West Bromwich Albion's Hawthorns stadium. Both installations are centred ... Read more »Oct, 2009 - C-TEC Expands R&D Team To Facilitate Further Growth
Leading electronics manufacturer, C-TEC, has expanded its R&D department by recruiting three additional specialist design engineers and a dedicated technical author. Graham Williamson is C-TEC's new senior PCB layout engineer. With over 30 years' ... Read more »Oct, 2009 - Intrinsically Safe Addressable Call Point
KAC announces its new intrinsically safe addressable indoor manual call point. The new version of the market-leading MCP, MCP5A-IS, has been tested and approved by LPCB for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas. The new device, available to suit flush or su... Read more »Oct, 2009 - AlertAlarm Protected For All Environments
E2S has upgraded the IP ratings of its AlertAlarm general signalling sounder range. All sizes in the family, the A105N (112dB), A112N (119dB) and A121 (126dB) sounders are now supplied sealed to IP66 as standard, enabling them to be installed with co... Read more »Oct, 2009 - Know Your Escape Route?
'ISO 23601:2009, Safety identification - Escape and evacuation plan signs', is the standard which endeavours to establish design values for displayed escape plans and the vital information they provide. Escape plans are used as a method of aiding ... Read more »Oct, 2009 - Is Your Cable Up To The Mark?
Draka is showing an industry lead by spearheading another campaign aimed at highlighting the dangers of installing electrical cables that fail to comply with the required regulatory standards. This time the company is focusing much-needed attention ... Read more »Oct, 2009 - Tunnels In The Dark
Many people use tunnels daily whether it's to navigate through London on the underground, cross the channel or just to get from one place to another on the roads. Safety within the tunnels is vital, in an emergency situation, total darkness could occ... Read more »Oct, 2009 - Firetrace Showed UL & FM Approved "Micro-environment" Protection
Firetrace International showed its FIRETRACE® automatic fire detection and suppression system at the recent Fire India in Mumbai; the only UL [Underwriters Laboratories] listed, FM [Factory Mutual] approved and CE [Conformité Européene or European Co... Read more »Nov, 2009 - Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
Hochiki has extended its FIRElink high-sensitivity smoke detection offering with the introduction of FIRElink-Nano. In common with other models in the range, it incorporates advanced semiconductor laser and electronics technology into a package that... Read more »Nov, 2009 - Screened For Safety
Prysmian's Afumex LSX low fire-hazard range has been developed to address the specific needs of modern building services. It is designed for power and lighting circuits where a screened low smoke halogen free cable is required. BASEC approved to BS... Read more »Nov, 2009 - Top Of The Class! C-TEC'S Talented Twosome Flying High
Leading electronics manufacturer, C-TEC, is celebrating the phenomenal success of two of its young employees. When Rachael Wignall and Paul Sanders joined C-TEC as Modern Apprentices, they knew very little about manufacturing. Eight years on, the ... Read more »Nov, 2009 - Thatch On Fire
Devon & Somerset are areas of outstanding beauty and also home to over 80% of thatched properties within the UK contributing to the charm of the two counties. Owners of thatched properties take steps to reduce the chance of an emergency relating t... Read more »Nov, 2009 - Integrated Fire Detection System Keeps Guests Safe In New Concept Hotel
Intelligent fire detection systems from Advanced Electronics are behind an integrated fire solution for Newcastle's newest hotel. Staybridge Suites Hotel has 128 fully equipped and serviced suites designed for the extended stay business traveller and... Read more »Nov, 2009 - £20,000 Fine For The 'Responsible Person'
A London landlord has pleaded guilty to breaches of the fire safety legislation and has been ordered to pay over £20,000 in fines and costs. The prosecution came after numerous inspections at 23 Streatham Common North Side, London, a property Moha... Read more »Nov, 2009 - The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!
ISO 7010 is now finally published and is being implemented throughout the world to communicate the safety message using graphical symbols that transcends the barriers to good safety management created by different languages and are universally unders... Read more »Nov, 2009 - C-TEC Expands R&D Team To Facilitate Further Growth
Leading electronics manufacturer, C-TEC, has expanded its R&D department by recruiting three additional specialist design engineers and a dedicated technical author. Graham Williamson is C-TEC's new senior PCB layout engineer. With over 30 years' ... Read more »Nov, 2009 - New Service Reminds Householders To Test Their Smoke Alarms
Fire safety retailer and wholesaler Safelincs have developed an innovative free service to remind householders to regularly test their smoke alarms. By simply going to the Safelincs website anybody with a smoke alarm can register to receive a regular... Read more »Dec, 2009 - London's Firefighters Urge Londoners To Stay Safe This Christmas
London's firefighters have launched a Christmas fire safety campaign to remind people of the dangers of house fires over the festive season. The aim of the campaign is to remind people to take care with candles and not to overload plug sockets this C... Read more »Dec, 2009 - The Game That's Got Everyone Buzzing
If you fancy a distraction from work for a few minutes you might like to try your hand at Cable Dash, the new online game from fire performance cable manufacturer Prysmian, for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.... Read more »Dec, 2009 - Fire Statistics Monitor
The latest fire statistics for England covering the 12-month period up to 31 March 2009 continue to show a fall in the total number of primary fires - down 10 per cent on 2007-08. The Fire Statistics Monitor is published by Communities and Local G... Read more »Dec, 2009 - Kentec Protects National Art Treasures
Founded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery, London, holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world, from Holbein to Hockney, and the collection includes work across all media, from painting and sculpture to photography and video.... Read more »Dec, 2009 - World's Biggest Workplace Health & Safety Campaign Goes From Strength To Strength
What is now the world's biggest workplace health and safety campaign - the Healthy Workplaces Campaign, organised by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - has reached more people than ever before, as the Agency works to keep European wo... Read more »Dec, 2009 - ResQcraft Aids Fire & Rescue Teams At Cockermouth
As the catastrophic floods in November 2009 have shown, we are entering a new climactic era. Some had hoped that the terrible 2004 floods were a one off. But this is clearly not the case. Five years later the UK has been hit again. Whether we like it... Read more »Dec, 2009 - Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous! "The effective and efficient evacuation of premises in an emergency is the responsibility of nominated personnel, in conjunction with an emergency evacuation plan" Research into human behaviour, reac... Read more »Dec, 2009 - ITN Interviews PFPF About Fire Safety Concerns
A spokesman for the Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF) told ITN the fire industry was 'extremely concerned' about fire safety and the competence of those assessing risks. Refurbishment by well-meaning Local Authority landlords, even if they em... Read more »Dec, 2009 - Latest Incidents Attended By London Fire Brigade
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Jan, 2008 - Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2008
As rolling stock operators and manufacturers are preparing themselves for the pending CEN/TS 45545, the issues of the fire protection in rolling stock and the implementation of new fire prevention, suppression, and evacuation strategies are being app... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Prysmian Tackles Fire Performance at Twickenham Stadium
Prysmian's fire performance cables have been specified to power the essential life safety systems at Twickenham Stadium, the home of England Rugby, as part of the South Stand redevelopment programme. Local wholesaler Edmundson's of Twickenham ha... Read more »Jan, 2008 - C-TEC'S New EN54-4 Compliant Power Supplies
C-TEC has launched a new range of fully EN54-4 compliant switch-mode power supplies. Offering low current consumption, a single-pole volt-free fault relay and link-selectable battery charging capacity, the range includes three 24V supplies (1.5A, ... Read more »Jan, 2008 - January Sale - 10% Off
Means of Escape are offering our subscribers 10% off selected products throughout January 2008 in our January Sale. This special offer is available on all literature, directory entries, jerkins, batons and fire safety toolkits.... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Technical Trophy Competition 2008
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers, an international fire prevention and fire safety institute, in association with SureFire System s Ltd, a UK based premier fire safety systems supplier and installer throughout the UK and Europe, are pleased ... Read more »Jan, 2008 - BSi Releases Proposed Amendments To BS5306-3
(The Code of practice for the commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers) Originally introduced in 2000 BS5306-3 and last revised in 2003, this second review of BS5306-3 introduces some significant amendments affecting all commer... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Huddersfield Bakery Choose Detectomat's RCP 6B Wireless System
Hartley's Confectioners, a small bakery in Huddersfield chose detectomat's RCP 6B Wireless detect, wire free detection system when a visit from the local Fire Authority required them to replace rather than repair or extend their existing inadequate ... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Protecting Process, Plant and Personnel
There are hazardous areas throughout industry where special attention must be paid to the operation of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation of process plant and protection of the operators working in such environments. A two day confer... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Addressable Detector Base Sounder Strobe Aids Compliance to DDA
KAC has introduced addressable combined sounder and strobe units, designed to reduce original installation costs and enabling a cost-effective compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in both new build and retrofit applications. The D... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
From 6th April the new Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act becomes law, currently in order to convict an organisation of manslaughter following a work related death it must be proved that a senior member of staff is also guilty of manslaughter.... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Editors Note - Between A Rock And A Hard Place
The introduction of risk assessed fire safety precaution and prevention legislation is starting to have an impact far wider that could have ever been envisaged. The cost consequence for moving from a reasonable prescriptive approach to one where i... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Free Fire Safety Seminars
Solutions Fire Safety has announced new dates for FREE fire safety seminars to provide organisations with guidance and advice to conform to current legislation. Throughout 2008 the seminars with be based in Basildon and London and cover a variety... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Hochiki To Show Latest Innovations
Hochiki Europe will be showcasing four of its most recently introduced new products at Firex South, plus it will be offering visitors to stand number H11 the chance to enter a free prize draw. On show will be the Hochiki FIRElink high-sensitivity s... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Groundbreaking Vibrating Alarm Provides Protection For The Deaf
Award-winning home safety device manufacturer FireAngel is set to release an innovative product to warn deaf people if there is a blaze or CO leak in the home. This device can be placed underneath the pillow of a person who is deaf and vibrates st... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Multi-Criteria Protection - Combining 4 Sensing Elements Of Fire
by Rick Love, Technical Manager UK, Honeywell The past century has seen dramatic changes in the way in which people, property and the environment have been protected from fire, driven in major part by broader technological advances such as the int... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Prysmian's FP Plus Is Evolving
Prysmian Cables & Systems is introducing a new generation of FP Plus cable to its enhanced fire performance range. Highly durable and dressable, easy to terminate, with enhanced Insudite insulation giving increased damage resistance, and improved... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Plymouth's New Landmark Is Protected By Apollo
Apollo fire detection technology has been provided to protect a new and iconic addition to the skyline in Plymouth, Devon. The £36 million Roland Levinsky Building was designed by leading Danish architects Henning Larsens Tegnestue for client Univers... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Draka To Focus On Approved Document B Power Cable Solution
Draka will be showcasing its new Firetuf Powerplus 600/1000V SWA [Steel Wired Armoured] power cable that provides enhanced circuit integrity performance to meet the demanding requirements of BS 7346-6:2005. It is, the company believes, the only thir... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Fire Protection Of Rolling Stock Conference This March
Discuss the most cutting-edge strategies with top speakers and leading companies at the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference this March Don't miss out on this opportunity to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills to drive th... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Fire Fighting Enterprises at Firex South 2008
Fire safety company FFE will be exhibiting on Stand C6 at the Firex South Roadshow 2008, on 11-12 March at Sandown Park. On display will be their range of beam smoke detectors, including the Fireray 2000 end-to-end system, the Fireray Eexd explosion-... Read more »Feb, 2008 - New Gas Extinguishant Control Panel from Advanced Electronics
Advanced Electronics Limited has launched the new Ex-3001 gas extinguishant release control panel. As with all Advanced control panels, the Ex-3001 is packed with unique features, including a large LCD graphical display and keypad making it one of th... Read more »Feb, 2008 - FFE Announces New Managing Director
Ian Steel has been promoted to Managing Director of beam-type smoke detector specialists Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd. Ian previously held the role of Sales & Marketing Director for the company, having been promoted a year after originally joining i... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Klaxon and Firesafe; Safe and Sound
Firesafe has established itself as a major distributor of fire alarm systems and products in the fire industry and celebrates over ten years in partnership with leading fire alarm manufacturer, Klaxon Signals.... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Brigade Requires Human Confirmation of Automatic Fire Alarms
In 2006, Greater Manchester fire crews spend over 97,000 hours dealing with the 13,500 false alarms from automatic fire alarms. In an attempt to slash the £2m cost of false callouts to business premises, crews will no longer respond to automatic fir... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Advanced Fire System Communications
The application of communication technologies to fire systems is becoming increasingly important. Ray Hope, Managing Director of Advanced Electronics describes how the use of communications is bringing major benefits to both the installer and the end... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Prevention's Better Than Cure
While it is, undeniably, sound business sense to have contingency plans and resources in place should a disaster strike, there is a great deal of wisdom in the old saying: "Prevention is better than a cure", according to SembCorp Protection's General... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Denios Protects The Fire Brigade And The Environment
Fire Fighters in a small rural village in Germany recently escaped certain death, thanks to the unprecedented fire protection offered by Denios with its Chemical Storage Cabinets. The fire took place at the premises of a local timber furniture man... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Kingfell's Risk & Crisis Contol Division Is Making Its Mark
Kingfell, which is already highly regarded as one of the country's premier fire safety specialists, is reporting that its recently launched division, Kingfell Global Crisis, has been enthusiastically welcomed both in the UK and overseas.... Read more »Mar, 2008 - The Mechanical Horn Is Reborn
E2S, Europe's leading manufacturer of sounders and beacons, has developed the GPH (General Purpose Horn), offering a high reliability long life electronic alternative to electromechanical warning devices. The sophisticated electronic circuitry and m... Read more »Mar, 2008 - New Flagship School Benefits from Advanced Fire Protection
Intelligent Fire Panels from Advanced Electronics are at the heart of a new fire detection system at Bristol's newest flagship school. The £33 million Redland Green School opened its doors in September 2007 and when full will be home to nearly 1400 s... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Mini Switch Monitor Is Ideal For Limited Spaces
Measuring just 39mm x 39mm x 20mm, the new Mini Switch Monitor from Apollo Fire Detectors is a miniature interface with an entirely new housing ideal for installation in equipment with limited spaces. It can also be mounted within enclosures such as ... Read more »Mar, 2008 - MCP Call Point Range Extension Increase Compatibility
KAC's market-leading family of modular conventional manual call points, the MCP range, has been further extended with the addition of six additional standard variants that provide intrinsic compatibility with all popular variants of control panel on ... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Latest Information On Incidents In London
NEW LFB PRESS OFFICE PHONELINE London Fire Brigade's press office now has a new phone number. Please contact us on 020 8536 5922. Previous phone numbers are now no longer in use.... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Sembcorp Sponsors Communications Symposium
SembCorp Protection is sponsoring a one-day insight into the importance of effective communication in ensuring emergency preparedness. Called 'Working Together to Secure a Safer Future', it is being held on Wednesday 14th May 2008 at the Wynyard Roo... Read more »Apr, 2008 - IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
How are you keeping up-to-date with industry trends? Come and join us at the biggest and most influential security event of the year. IFSEC 2008 promises to deliver all you need to stay up-to-date in this changing and vibrant industry. With ov... Read more »Apr, 2008 - A New Approach To Personal Safety
Workers are subjected to hazardous risks on a daily basis throughout the globe, with risks increasing due to exposure in new climates and extreme working conditions so too must the protection provided to our workers. Apparel is varied and general... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Gas Detection Training In Confined Space Environments
Any area can become a confined space under certain conditions. For example, an open ditch or open-topped vault becomes a confined space if air circulation inside is poor and a gas that is heavier than air accumulates at the bottom. Similarly, a str... Read more »Apr, 2008 - New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
Hochiki Europe has unveiled a new high-sensitivity smoke detection system that it predicts will make the technology available to a much wider range of businesses and applications. Called FIRElink, the new system incorporates advanced semiconductor l... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Agustawestland Fire And Rescue Flies Ahead With Draeger BA
Following a three month trial with breathing apparatus (BA) from three different manufacturers, the AgustaWestland Fire and Rescue Service at Yeovil has chosen the new Draeger PSS 7000 BA complete with PSS Bodyguard II electronic monitoring capabilit... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
From 6th April the new Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act became law, previously in order to convict an organisation of manslaughter following a work related death it must be proved that a senior member of staff is also guilty of manslaughter.... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Casualty Warning: Wedged Fire Doors Trend
Recent cases of massive fines from £41,000 to £250,000 are a cautionary lesson for risk management. Hardly more than a year after the introduction of sweeping new fire regulations the first prosecutions under the RRFSO (Regulatory Reform Fire Safe... Read more »Apr, 2008 - 3M Product To Supply Protection System For Telegraph Group
When Telegraph Media Group wanted a new fire protection system for its IT centre in Victoria Place, London, it needed a technology that would be environmentally sustainable, safe to discharge in occupied areas, and economical in its use of space. Aft... Read more »Apr, 2008 - IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
How are you keeping up-to-date with industry trends? Come and join us at the biggest and most influential security event of the year. IFSEC 2008 promises to deliver all you need to stay up-to-date in this changing and vibrant industry. With ov... Read more »Apr, 2008 - New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
Following a fire only 20% of small to medium organisations survive, a lack of planning and preparation leaves businesses unable to continue trading. The Regulatory Reform Order has changed the way all UK business' conduct health and safety requir... Read more »May, 2008 - Total Portables Offer Premium-Brand Performance
Tyco Safety Products Fire Suppression Group has launched an extensive new range of portable extinguishers in the UK under the TOTAL® brand. They are available through Express Fire in Manchester and from a country-wide network of approved TOTAL suppl... Read more »May, 2008 - Spectra Beacons Cover All The Bases
E2S, Europe's leading manufacturer of warning sounders and beacons, has developed the Spectra beacon family to extend its industrial range of audible and visual signalling devices. Available in three sizes, six lens colours and a choice of static, f... Read more »May, 2008 - Apollo Goes Wireless At International College
Goodenough College in central London - home to more than 600 postgraduates from over 90 countries - is the first building to be equipped with Apollo's new range of XPander wireless detectors. ERIF UK, who designed, supplied and installed the new f... Read more »May, 2008 - New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
Following a fire only 20% of small to medium organisations survive, a lack of planning and preparation leaves businesses unable to continue trading. The Regulatory Reform Order has changed the way all UK business' conduct health and safety requir... Read more »May, 2008 - Draka Publishes 2008 Edition of Cable & Table Handbook
Draka has published the 2008 edition of its cable and table handbook called A Closer Look at Cable. This latest edition of the pocket-sized handbook incorporates the recent revisions of Approved Document B (Fire safety) of the Building Regulations, ... Read more »May, 2008 - Draka Launches New Product Range Catalogue
Draka has published its latest all-products catalogue. It runs to a full 108 pages and describes in detail the company's entire range of third-party approved cables that meet the demands of the vast majority of construction and industrial applicatio... Read more »May, 2008 - Drugs & Alcohol Misuse At Work - Gredonstar Offers Training Policy
Grendonstar, as independent consultants with a successful track record in providing a total solution to the problems associated with drug and alcohol misuse at work, is now offering Substance Misuse Policy Implementation Workshops. Aimed at senior m... Read more »May, 2008 - Apollo Fire Detectors In Double Award Win
Apollo Fire Detectors has triumphed twice at the Business Excellence Awards, run by the newspaper local to its headquarters in Havant, The Portsmouth News. Fighting off stiff competition, Apollo made it through to the final round and, for the first t... Read more »May, 2008 - Hochiki's New Low Cost Voice Alarm System
Hochiki Europe has launched a new modular voice alarm system that can be easily integrated with an existing fire detection and alarm installation. Called FIREvac, it delivers all of the benefits of voice evacuation at a very affordable cost, and it ... Read more »May, 2008 - Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
Means of Escape have developed an Audit Guide to aid the responsible person with new fire safety requirements following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order. The new order states that the owner, manager or employer of a company or orga... Read more »May, 2008 - Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous! "The effective and efficient evacuation of premises in an emergency is the responsibility of nominated personnel, in conjunction with an emergency evacuation plan"... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Salamander Wire Free Electromagnetic Fire Door Holders
'INNOVATORS OF FIRE PROTECTION' 'SALAMANDER' is a system of battery powered, magnetic fire door holders controlled by Geofire technology via radio signals to a central controller. The controller is mains powered and is linked into the building's f... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Maintenace Free Gas Detection - Draeger X-AM 5000 Instrument
Flexible and easily adjusted to suit the specific requirements of different personal monitoring applications, the new Draeger X-am gas detection instrument provides accurate, reliable measurement of 1 to 5 gases. Lightweight and as small as a mobile... Read more »Jun, 2008 - SKUM Protection For New Jebel Ali Storage Terminals
A complete fire detection and SKUM foam fire firefighting system has been supplied to UAE-based Consilium Middle East (FZC) and installed to protect the new EMOIL petroleum storage and the new EMDAD aviation fuel storage and distribution terminal at ... Read more »Jun, 2008 - A Risk Reduced In Time Saves Fines
1. Before the RRO 2. Why the RRO 3. Key Aspects of the RRO 4. The Risk Assessment 5. The Irresponsible Person 6. Recent Enforcement 7. A Safe Future?... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Advanced Electronics Appoints Head of UK Sales
Advanced Electronics Limited, one of Europe's largest independent manufacturers of intelligent control equipment for life safety, has appointed John Newton to the new role of UK Sales Manager.... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Apollo Launches XPander Range Of Wireless Fire Detectors
The new XPander range of wireless intelligent fire detectors from Apollo is designed for use where wired detectors are either impractical or undesirable. Only available to companies who have had their engineers trained by Apollo in the use of wireles... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Draka Takes Off At Terminal 5
The opening of Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport is undoubtedly a milestone event in British aviation history. It is set to revolutionise the way that passengers experience air travel from the world's busiest airport. Around 30 million passengers will... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Vimpex Launch New Range Of Door Holder Magnets
Arguably the single most important fire safety mechanism, electromagnetic door holders guard against the lethal spread of toxic smoke and fumes - by far the greatest cause of death in fires.... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Prysmian Serves Up Fire Protection At Wimbledon
Prysmian's fire performance cable has been used to ensure spectator safety in Wimbledon's new Centre Court. FP200 Gold has been used to power the fire alarm system in the new and improved Centre Court. The highly durable cable, which uses Insudit... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Are You Being Understood?
Many companies and agencies are reliant on migrant workers to maintain their staffing levels. Though speaking English is always a basic requirement, it is a fact that many staff members do struggle with anything beyond basic day-to-day communication.... Read more »Jul, 2008 - WAGNER Smoke Detection Makes Prison Block Safer
WAGNER UK's TITANUS MICRO-SENS® addressable Air Sampling Detection (ASD) systems are providing early warning smoke detection for a new prison block at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottingham. The 128 cell block was constructed by Skanska Rasleigh Weatherfoi... Read more »Jul, 2008 - The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
1. Why Fire Doors? The Fire Door. An underappreciated and for many years an almost loathed piece of passive fire protection. It is, however, arguably one of the most important. Not many people when questioned will be able to tell you the purp... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Multilingual Voice Sounders Improve Safety for Multicultural Community
High-output Maxi Fire-Cryer® Voice Sounders from Vimpex Limited have been used to solve a challenging voice evacuation project at St. James Wholesale Market in the heart of Bradford. Multi-message voice sounders were identified as significant safety ... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Property Owners And Property Management
Serious consideration should be given to installing safety way-guidance systems and safety signs in stairwells and along escape paths in buildings. Three elements:- Good business sense - due care and attention to people How did we get here a... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Advanced Emergency Lighting Technology Saves Energy And Reduces Costs
Illuminex, A member of the Eruma plc group of companies, is a technology-led manufacturer of intelligent emergency lighting products; the new Xscape family has been created to take full advantage of the latest in solid state light source and battery ... Read more »Jul, 2008 - BFC Training Success
The British Fire Consortium has linked up with Vulcan Fire Training and the Institute of Fire Safety Managers to provide a pathway to professional fire safety qualifications. The first successful delegates to complete the Fire Safety Manager Course,... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Draeger Takes Reliable Flame Detection To A New Level With Integral Camera Technology
Representing a significant development in Flame Detector technology, the new Draeger Flame 5000 is a reliable, explosion-proof, colour imaging based CCTV flame detector. Designed as a stand-alone system and housed within a single unit, it combines c... Read more »Jul, 2008 - SembCorp UK Protection Group Joins IFPO & EPSC
Sembcorp UK's Protection Group has further strengthened its ties with the wider fire and safety community. It has joined EPSC, the European Process Safety Centre, and has been elected as an affiliate member of the IFPO, the Institute of Fire Prevent... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Hochiki Protects Iceland's New Power Station
Sensors, beam detectors and call points supplied by Hochiki Europe are protecting completed sections of the new Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant that is currently being constructed south of Mount Hengill in Iceland for Orkuveita Reykjavikur [Reykja... Read more »Jul, 2008 - The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
1. Why Fire Doors? The Fire Door. An underappreciated and for many years an almost loathed piece of passive fire protection. It is, however, arguably one of the most important. Not many people when questioned will be able to tell you the purp... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Total Protection For Cheshire County Show
Visitors to this year's Cheshire County Show at Tabley near Knutsford, Cheshire were protected by the very latest portable fire extinguisher technology supplied and installed by Wilmslow-based Fire Protection Consultants. The company is one of a sel... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Colt Provides Smoke Control For Barratt West London
Colt International is providing a complete smoke control package, including car park ventilation and smoke extraction for Great West Quarter (GWQ), a large urban regeneration development in Brentford by Barratt West London. Due for completion in Sum... Read more »Aug, 2008 - C-TEC's New EP203 Automatic Extinguisher Panel Installed At Manchester's Tier II Data Centre
C-TEC's new EP203 automatic extinguisher panel has been installed at Manchester's newest Tier II data centre, Synergy House, operated by UK Grid. One of the country's fastest growing internet providers, UK Grid's high-technology facility is locate... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Advanced Protection for World's Largest Blood Processing Centre
Intelligent fire alarm control panels from Advanced Electronics are at the heart of a new fire detection system for the world's largest blood processing centre. The new purpose built £60m facility for the National Blood Service, located at Filton, Br... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Prysmian's FP600 and FP600S gain LPCB certification
FP600 and FP600S, Prysmian's enhanced performance fire resistant power cables, have been certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) for compliance with BS 7346-6:2005. Both cables, already certified to British Standard 7346-6, a... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Tyco Secures Turkey's Largest Fire Suppression Contract
Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products has secured what is believed to be the largest single order ever placed in Turkey for HYGOOD® FM-200® fixed fire suppression systems. The systems, which are being installed by the leading Turkish engineering... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Voice Alarm (VA) Systems - Taking the Voice Sounder Route
Voice sounders are now an established and effective contribution to voice evacuation systems in large public and commercial buildings. Here, James Jones of Vimpex Ltd explains how a BS 5839 Part 1 compliant fire system, incorporating voice sounder... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Proactive Over Reactive Mentality In Business
We are consistently reminded of the dangers that occur in emergency situations through daily news reports - all too often tragedies arise due to a lack of responsibility and preparation, yet many organisations still choose to wait for an emergency be... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Is It A Fire? Let's Wait And See
A group of thirty unsuspecting people taking part in Market Research didn't realise that they were there under false pretences. The Interactive Health and Safety Company (iHasco) wanted to test the reaction of the average worker in the event of a fir... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Detectomat's RCP 6B - Wireless Detect Chosen By The Holiday Trade In The Southwest
Since the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into force in October 2006 guest houses and hotels in the Southwest have had to bring their Fire Protection up to scratch and Argos Fire Protection Services, one of the first companies in the South... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Draka Cable Chosen For DLR's Woolwich Arsenal Extension
Draka's Firetuf Connecta system has been chosen for the extension to the Docklands Light Railway [DLR] from King George V station to the new Woolwich Arsenal station. The decision ensures the integrity of the emergency lighting in the tunnel - which... Read more »Sep, 2008 - C-TEC's Hush Button Compatible With Hochiki & Apollo
C-TEC's Hush Button fire alarm solution is now compatible with both Hochiki's ESP and Apollo's XP95/Discovery protocols. Designed to give fire alarm installers a unique opportunity to enter the lucrative and rapidly expanding HMO marketplace, C-TE... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Hochiki Protects New Blood Centre
A reputation for reliability and flexibility led to Hochiki Europe fire detection equipment being selected to safeguard the UK's National Blood Service's new Filton Blood Centre near Bristol. The £60 million purpose-built, two-storey facility, which... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Evactools
To ensure the safety of your personnel and guests, adequate guidance on the quickest route to safety, location of emergency equipment, and assembly points needs to be provided. Whilst well designed evacuation maps significantly reduce the time taken ... Read more »Sep, 2008 - LPCB Approval For C-TEC's XFP Fire Panels
C-TEC's entire range of XFP networkable analogue addressable fire alarm panels have attained third-party LPCB approval. Recognised by governments and regulatory authorities across the world, the approval demonstrates that all six of C-TEC's XFP pa... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Klaxon On Show At Firex North 2008
This year at Firex North Klaxon Signals will be showcasing its core range of sounders, beacons and combined sounder-beacons designed for commercial and industrial environments. Visitors to the stand can receive demonstrations on the technical fea... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Portable Extinguishers - Getting To Grips With The Real Issues
An upshot of the Fire and Rescue Act and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is that portable extinguishers are once again under the spotlight. John Allen, EMEA Marketing Director of Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products, which last year l... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Pell Frischmann On Fire Extinguishers
Leaving aside for now the discussions about extinguishers in the common parts of blocks of flats and the issue of whether or not your fire risk assessment requires you to provide extinguishers at all, have you ever wondered if you have too many or ma... Read more »Oct, 2008 - Evactools
Businesses cannot afford to rely on a basic annual fire drill to prepare staff for an emergency evacuation, evactools warned this week. The events of 9/11 illustrated how traditional approaches to evacuation were "no longer fit for purpose". As w... Read more »Oct, 2008 - Hochiki To Show Latest Innovations
Hochiki Europe will be showcasing four of its latest products at Firex North. On show will be the Hochiki FIRElink high-sensitivity smoke detection system, the new FIREvac modular voice alarm system, the fast-response Hochiki IFD industrial flame de... Read more »Oct, 2008 - British Fire Consortium In Good Form!
Membership of the British Fire Consortium has nearly trebled in the last five years, according to General Secretary, Roger Chamberlain. "More and more fire companies are now recognising the benefits of being a member of the BFC" he said "and our mem... Read more »Oct, 2008 - Sembcorp Symposium Focused On Effective Communication
The recent Sembcorp-sponsored symposium on the importance of effective communication in ensuring emergency preparedness, called "Working Together to Secure a Safer Future", attracted more than 70 delegates drawn from some of the country's most promin... Read more »Oct, 2008 - Harrow Civic Centre Relies On PEL For Fire Detection System
PEL Services Ltd., a leading UK systems company that designs, supplies, installs, commissions and maintains sound, fire, security & communications systems, has completed the provision of a comprehensive fire detection and alarm system installed in Ha... Read more »Oct, 2008 - In The Struggle Between Man and Nature, Man's Best Plan To Be Prepared
Paradise Lost The sun beats down on you as you lay on your sunlounger in some foreign paradise. Children play on the shoreline whilst their parents chat casually with other holiday makers on the loungers next to them. You can't understand what they'... Read more »Oct, 2008 - Draka Cable Chosen For DLR's Woolwich Arsenal Extension
Draka's Firetuf Connecta system has been chosen for the extension to the Docklands Light Railway [DLR] from King George V station to the new Woolwich Arsenal station. The decision ensures the integrity of the emergency lighting in the tunnel - which... Read more »Oct, 2008 - New Portable Extinguisher Is A Major Boost To Kitchen Safety
Commercial kitchens are a constant fire hazard - they can erupt into flames in an instant and need to be suppressed quickly, effectively and safely. So, the availability of a new type of portable fire extinguisher that is specifically designed to fi... Read more »Oct, 2008 - Tick Tock: Test Emergency Lighting Systems in Minutes
Time is of the essence when you need to escape a building in an emergency. But how many engineers wished they could make quick work of testing the batteries which power the lighting system? What typically takes hours to test can now be done in minute... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Free Fire Risk Assessment Forms
House prices are down, pensions defined contribution assets have dropped by 28% from October 2007,¹ unemployment is set to soar to 7.1% in 2009² and business directors reporting that their organization is performing well has slipped to 67% from 72% i... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Jaguar Land Rover Invests In OxyReduct® For Complete Fire Protection
Jaguar Land Rover has invested in WAGNER UK's OxyReduct® system to provide the ultimate form of fire protection for their IT suites at the company's Halewood and Browns Lane sites. The IT facilities are fundamental to Jaguar Land Rover's operation an... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
Cable manufacturer, Draka, is raising the alarm over what it says is widespread non-compliance with an important fire safety provision of Approved Document B (Fire safety) to the Building Regulations. According to Draka, Clause 5.38 of Volume Two (b... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Sembcorp Secures Romanian Petrochem Deal
The Protection Group of Sembcorp UK has secured a consultancy deal with Romanian petrochemicals company, Petrom. The work is centred on the Petrobrazi refinery at Ploiesti, Petrom's largest refinery, 60km north of the capital, Bucharest, and focuses... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Voice Sounders Help Protect New Academy
Oasis Academy Wintringham has installed Vimpex Fire-Cryer® multi-message Voice Sounders to ensure safe evacuation in the event of an incident. The Oasis Academy opened in September 2007, and replaced Wintringham School. In its first year the Academy ... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Hochiki Protects Iceland's New Power Station
Sensors, beam detectors and call points supplied by Hochiki Europe are protecting completed sections of the new Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant that is currently being constructed south of Mount Hengill in Iceland for Orkuveita Reykjavikur [Reykja... Read more »Nov, 2008 - The Amazing Fire Resistant Glazing!
Glass is one of the most important elements of building design. Its combination of allowing a person to both experience ones natural surroundings and receive free lighting and warmth whilst protecting from the elements has forever made it valuable as... Read more »Nov, 2008 - How To Prevent The Big Bang
A workplace often contains many substances and materials that can be considered high risk. You may well initially believe that only common risks can be found at your workplace, such as paper, wooden desks and fabric chairs but what of that dusty old ... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Evactools - November
October 2008 saw the publication of a major new British Standard that gives recommendations and guidance on the design, management and use of buildings to achieve an acceptable level of fire safety for all people in and around buildings entitled: BS ... Read more »Nov, 2008 - Latest Information For Incidents In London
This month... Flat Fires, Pub Fire, Warehouse Fire, Gym Fire, Shop Fire, School Fire; The majority of fires recorded by the brigade for November are within flats, under the RRO, owners and landlords of HMOs must conduct a fire risk assessment to p... Read more »Dec, 2008 - The Cost Effective And High Value Battlebox
The cost effectiveness and high value of a Battlebox is based on best practice and is a proven tool for successful incident management. Incident or crisis management is a phase of time where there is an opportunity to intervene to prevent the situ... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Hochiki's Black Sensors Minimise Aesthetic Impact
Hochiki Europe sensors are contributing to the aesthetic standards that have become the hallmark of the recently redeveloped St Pancras International Station in London. To maintain the design integrity of the ceiling throughout The Circle - one of t... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Employee Was 'Engulfed In Flames'
Phoenix Autoparts 2000 Ltd have been fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £2,375 costs at Nottingham Magistrates Court after a 59 year old man was engulfed in flames following a petrol leak.... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Prysmian Protects Portsmouth's Patients
More than 70,000 metres of Prysmian's new generation FP Plus cable has been used in the ongoing £240 million re-development of the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. The need for a highly durable fire alarm cable was paramount for a hospita... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
Cable manufacturer, Draka, is raising the alarm over what it says is widespread non-compliance with an important fire safety provision of Approved Document B (Fire safety) to the Building Regulations. According to Draka, Clause 5.38 of Volume Two (bu... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Maps Out a Quicker Response with GGP
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is introducing new technology to improve services after becoming one of the first in the country to adopt a new national address database. Using specially developed software from GGP Systems, the use of the Nati... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Frozen Meals Safe with OxyReduct®
Apetito AG, one of Europe's leading suppliers of multi-portion meal catering, has chosen WAGNER's OxyReduct® fire protection system to ensure fire cannot start in its new deep freeze storage facility. Located in Rheine, Germany, the 31,000 cubic metr... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Integral Accredited By Global Leaders In Fire Detection
Association with Ampac means customers know they are getting best possible service The UK's leading independent provider of facilities maintenance services, Integral UK Ltd, is now an Ampac-approved installer.... Read more »Dec, 2008 - Med Certification For Zhejiang Orientx Is A First For BSI In China
Zhejiang Orientx Fire Safety Equipment has become the first company in China to be awarded certification in line with the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98/EC by BSI Product Services. The certification, which covers fire extinguishers manufa... Read more » - 2007 >>
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Feb, 2007 - New Fire Safety Legislation - Employer Now Responsible
1 October, 2006 is a date that every business should be aware of since it marks the introduction of the widest ranging changes to fire safety legislation for more than 30 years. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order applies to every workplace in ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - The Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) was formed in 1975 and currently represents more than 80 member companies, including all the major U.K. based product manufacturers and installers of specialist fire protection products, with Asso... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Fire Safety - How Safe Is Your Kitchen?
Since the 1st October 2006 the term 'responsible person' will begin to be heard all across the UK from offices to schools. The introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order 2006 will see one person responsible for ensuring building occupants are aware ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Patterns, Rules And All That
Year on year, more and more fire detection systems are being installed in a wider variety of buildings and the demands on the performance of these systems is growing as they are installed in many different environments and applications. Detectors ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Clearing The Fog Around Water Mist
While water mist systems have been used for some time in industrial and certain types of commercial premises, and are also increasingly being used in maritime applications, the significant contribution they can make to fire safety is still not fully ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - A More Rounded Approach To Modernisation
The Fire & Rescue Service environment whilst becoming more challenging since the introduction of Integrated Risk Management nearly two years ago, has also presented opportunities to develop operational intervention initiatives. The desired shi... Read more »Feb, 2007 - UK First For Firefighters In South Wales
For the first time in the UK, Firefighters dealing with incidents in the County of Caerphilly in South Wales can call up computer diagrams and animations of all local authority buildings in the fire engine. Firefighters can access the unique, sta... Read more »Feb, 2007 - How To Fine-Tune Your Detector To Virtually Eliminate False Alarms
Gent by Honeywell's LPCB approved S-Quad sensor range for Vigilon is the most innovative solution on the market today for the detection and signaling of fires. With the option of optical, dual optical, heat and CO sensors, its advanced technology is ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Specialist Detectors Extend Fire Systems' Reach And Effectiveness
While the optical smoke detector is well established as the best overall general-purpose device for the majority of applications, it has its limitations. The most well known problems are that the technology is relatively insensitivity to fast flam... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Colt's New Extended Corridor Solution
Colt International has developed a new Extended Corridor Solution for means-of-escape corridors in residential buildings. Compared with conventional Automated Opening Vent (AOV) corridors, this system offers developers substantial space and cost savi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Controlling Smoke
Stewart Miles reviews provisions for controlling the hazards of smoke and some of the issues of current interest. Smoke inhalation is the single biggest cause of loss of life in the event of fire inside buildings. Furthermore, its presence can be ... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Halons, Will They Become Hazardous Wastes?
Since its inception, two major parts of the Montreal Protocol have been that: (1) control measures placed on the man-made chemicals, known collectively as ozone-depleting substances (ODS), are limits to production and consumption, and (2) the control... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Ensuring Best Value In Fire Detection
When selecting a fire detection system, best value should never automatically be equated with lowest capital cost. Selection should be based not only upon initial capital cost, but also on whole life cost, taking into account ongoing maintenance, rep... Read more »Mar, 2007 - ASD Comes Of Age
An aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is a smoke detector which provides area protection by drawing air from a protected area into a detector unit. It does this via a network of 'sampling' pipes and capillaries, where sampled air is passed through the A... Read more »Mar, 2007 - ASFP President Fires Warning Shot Over Implementation Of New Legislation
'With the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Fire Service's Integrated Risk Management initiative, the brave new world of fire safety is upon us' affirmed Brian Robinson, President of the Association for Specialist Fire... Read more »Mar, 2007 - A Revolutionary Active Firefighting System Is Selected For The A86 Tunnel In Paris
Is the first large active protection system against tunnel fires to be marketed in Europe. In terms of structure, it is also the largest on which work has started.... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Colchester Institute
Due to changes in legislation, the estates team in this college decided to review and update the existing fire risk assessment throughout the Colchester campus and its other sites. The campus consists of many buildings of different ages and uses,... Read more »Mar, 2007 - It's A Chinese New Year For Apollo
Apollo Fire Detector's worldwide reputation for quality and reliability has helped it to win the contract to supply the fire protection for the Shanghai Harbour International Passenger Terminal against stiff international competition. The Passenger T... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Easy To Install Base Sounder Beacon
Leading fire detection solutions company Hochiki has added a base sounder beacon to its portfolio of products. Quick to fit and easy to install, Hochiki's YBO-BSB is an addressable loop powered base sounder with an integral LED beacon. Selectable ... Read more »Mar, 2007 - SAFE Sets Precedence in the City of London
Approval to reduce the fire rating from 120 minutes to 60 minutes, and to omit the structural fire protection from secondary beams of a building in the City of London has been granted to SAFE Consulting Ltd, the fire engineers.... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Vulcan Secure IFSM Approval
Vulcan Fire Training has achieved the considerable coup of becoming the first organisation to receive 'Approved Training Centre' status from the Institute of Fire Safety Management (IFSM). Fire safety provision is currently a hot topic for many or... Read more »Mar, 2007 - FETA And BFPSA Members Vote 'Yes' To Merger
At a meeting of the British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) and the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA), the respective associations' members have voted overwhelmingly to merge the two organisations. Following detailed work by... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Ventilation of Enclosed Car Parks Using Jet Thrust System
Fläkt Woods are true world leaders in the design and application of jet fan design technology. The Fläkt Woods Group has been ventilating road tunnels all over the world for more than 35 years with their Jetfoil fans. Fläkt Woods are n... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Self Certification Schemes - Be Careful, read the 'small print'
Recently some Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) members have been approached and asked for monies in conjunction with self-certification schemes. Such schemes, for installers and their personnel with regard to the application of passi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - New Fireray Goes On Show At International Fire Expo
Fire Fighting Enterprises' (FFE) entire range of smoke detectors - including working examples of the new, technologically advanced Fireray 5000 - will be exhibited at the International Fire Expo, at the Birmingham NEC from the 21st to the 24th May 20... Read more »Mar, 2007 - No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
Construction Briefing Like Volume 1 discussed last month, the revised Approved Document Part B: Fire Safety Volume 2 - Buildings Other Than Dwellinghouses does not encompass a major shift in fire safety philosophy, but some changes will have a signi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - London Fire Brigade Demands European Action On Cigarette Fires
London Fire Brigade is calling for a European law to require tobacco manufacturers to meet a new 'fire safer cigarette' standard, which could slash the number of fires and fire deaths. Fire safer cigarettes, also called - reduced ignition propensi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
Construction Briefing Like Volume 1 discussed last month, the revised Approved Document Part B: Fire Safety Volume 2 - Buildings Other Than Dwelling houses does not encompass a major shift in fire safety philosophy, but some changes will have a sign... Read more »Mar, 2007 - New Fireray Goes On Show At International Fire Expo
Fire Fighting Enterprises' (FFE) entire range of smoke detectors - including working examples of the new, technologically advanced Fireray 5000 - will be exhibited at the International Fire Expo, at the Birmingham NEC from the 21st to the 24th May 20... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Smoke Detection Products Launched In USA Expansion
Smoke detection products launched in USA Expansion of operations into North America builds on AirSense Technology's strong foundation of global market experience. AirSense Technology, leading manufacturer of aspirating smoke detection recently lau... Read more »Apr, 2007 - The Process Of The Risk Assessment
The process of carrying out a risk assessment often seems complex and long-winded. But the process is and should always be as simple and straightforward as possible. It should also involve a clear management system that uses the right personnel withi... Read more »Apr, 2007 - A Guide To Assessment Areas
Means of Escape have put this guide together to help guide you through assessment areas for the fire risk assessment process... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Reliability of Intumescent Fire Protection Products
Intumescent fire protection technology continues to develop at a pace where new products offering greater performance with lower thicknesses emerge into the market with frequent regularity. This continuing trend of 'using less to do more' often raise... Read more »Apr, 2007 - The IFSM Define Risk Assessors
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers was launched in 1993 with the aim to provide a professional 'haven' for individuals involved with fire safety management in industry and commerce. As the new fire safety legislation unfolds, there is increasi... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Atlas Stays One Step Ahead!
ATLAS - Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists has demonstrated once again why it is the leading organisation in the Specialist Access and Lightning Protection Industry with the launch of the first BSEN 62305 lightning protection t... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Nahfo Conference
The National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers annual conference takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on 23rd. and 24th. May 2007. This event has become an eagerly anticipated fixture in the fire safety calendar and attracts speakers of t... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Technical Trophy Competition
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers , an international fire prevention and fire safety institute, in association with SureFire Systems Ltd, a UK based premier fire safety systems supplier and installer throughout the UK and Europe, are pleased ... Read more »May, 2007 - International Fire Expo
Fire Protection has never had a bigger agenda and the UK has never had a bigger show! The International Fire Expo takes place every 2 years providing Europe's leading opportunity to network and source expert information for fire prevention and fir... Read more »May, 2007 - Win A Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Screwfix is offering six Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms in an exclusive competition with Means of Escape. Supplied with replaceable sensors to provide 10+ years service life, this handy, battery-operated alarm features a unique, self-testing sensor... Read more »May, 2007 - The Nominated Person Who Is 'In Control'
Last month I discussed the importance of creating an effective management system for implementing the risk assessment process. The key element of course is the 'responsible person'. Fire safety legislation requires that fire safety within organisatio... Read more »May, 2007 - Thermo-Man® Put to the Test
Fire & Rescue and Safety & Health Expo 2007 - NEC Birmingham - 22-24 May 2007 Visitors to both Fire & Rescue and Safety & Health Expo 2007 will be able to witness spectacular scientific experiments in the outdoor demonstration area. Taking place ... Read more »May, 2007 - KiteMark
Kitemark has been established for over 100 years enabling us to purchase products with the reassurance of the Kitemark logo. A product with the Kitemark logo has been approved by the British Standards Institution allowing individuals the knowledg... Read more »May, 2007 - Hazard Ex Dates For 2007 Roadshow
Hazard Ex is the brand name for a suite of products dedicated to the provision of up-to-date information specifically relevant to those companies and individuals working within hazardous area environments. Hazard Ex has recently released its fort... Read more »May, 2007 - Guide To The Nominated Person
Following the Nominated Person article within our previous newsletter, Means of Escape are pleased to launch our new interactive guide for the Nominated Person. This guide will be added to our current list of interactive guides available free of ... Read more »May, 2007 - Means Of Escape Launch Communities Links
Means of Escape has launched a new section to the website designed to provide you with direct links to outside company's materials and information sources, relevant to the fire safety field. Situated under the Government Publications heading with... Read more »May, 2007 - Changing The Way Fires Are Fought, Forever
Following the tragedy of 9/11 numerous attempts have been made to design a product or service to prevent such devastation in future. Although the twin towers had been designed with many of the current fire safety and protection measures in place ... Read more »May, 2007 - Man On Fire
Leeds Mental Health Trust has recently been issued enforcement notices under the Regulatory Reform Order. The Trust and Accent Group ltd, the property managers of the trust have been informed that fire safety precautions must be improved within th... Read more »May, 2007 - Win A Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Means of Escape have joined forces with Screwfix to offer our readers the chance to win one of 6 Carbon Monoxide alarms. Screwfix has provided 6 alarms for this exclusive competition, each is supplied with replaceable sensors to offer 10+ years s... Read more »May, 2007 - Cutty Sark Ablaze
Fire crews were called to a fire onboard the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich Monday morning, one of London?s best loved tourist attractions the Cutty Sark is over 100 years old and famous for being one of the world?s fastest merchant vessels in the pr... Read more »May, 2007 - Fire Safety Measures
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a requirement on the responsible person to ensure that fire safety measures are in place within their company or premises. One of the most crucial areas to consider is the escape routes and ex... Read more »Jun, 2007 - International Fire Expo 2007
The 2007 International Fire Expo has now come to a close. With over 120 leading manufacturers lining the halls many flocked to see new products and have their questions answered. Notifier by Honeywell launched 'Smart4' during the show, a sensor w... Read more »Jun, 2007 - WIN One Of 100 Free Sign Guides
Means of Escape is currently giving away 100 copies of their new Guide to Fire Safety Signs, following the launch of the guide the first 100 registered users to log on and complete the feedback form will receive a copy hot off the press! For your ... Read more »Jun, 2007 - 98% of Fire Services alarms are FALSE
The recently published CFOA (Chief Fire Officers Association) Policy for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (FDA) asserts that an estimated 98% of Fire Services responses to automatic fire systems are generated by false or unwanted fire alarm signals. ... Read more »Jun, 2007 - 40% OFF for Means of Escape Subscribers
Exclusive to Means of Escape Subscribers Receive 40% OFF your place at the Protecting Tomorrow Conference Understand your responsibilities following the introduction of the new Regulatory Reform Order;... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Stairways - Unfamiliar Territory For Evacuees
The findings of 9/11 and the devastation of the World Trade Centre in New York has resulted in numerous recommendations to improve evacuation efficiency in future. Special attention is now being paid to stairways to ensure evacuees can not only l... Read more »Jun, 2007 - High Rise Building Vote
On 24th May 2007 the International Code Council voted to revise the International Building Code to include New York City?s standard requiring the inclusion of Photoluminescent path markings in the stairwells of new high rise buildings. Following ... Read more »Jun, 2007 - The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has published a comprehensive guide to fire door and shutter certification for the benefit of all specifiers, designers and purchasers of fire resisting doorsets and shutters. Its publication follows the Regu... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Job Opportunities
Means of Escape has recently listed new recruitment adverts on our website. Below is a list of our most recent job opportunities in the fire safety industry.... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Smoke Free England Sunday 1st July
From Sunday 1st July a new law is being introduced in England to prevent smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces. Current indoor smoking areas will no longer be allowed forcing smokers to go outside. Anyone breaking the new law will b... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Reserve Your Place At The IFSM Conference
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers is holding a one day conference regarding a variety of fire safety areas such as changes to fire codes, combating false alarms and the Approved document B. The conference is due to take place at the South Yor... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Free Fire Safety Signs Guide
Congratulations to those of you who have completed our feedback form to receive your free copy of the Means of Escape Fire Safety Signs Guide; every completed form received to date will receive their copy hot off the press shortly.... Read more »Jun, 2007 - New Fire Engineering Books Launched
Means of Escape have teamed up with PennWell Corp. to offer our readers an exclusive opportunity to win a copy of one of the latest book releases from the Fire Engineering Series. Following the recent launch of 2 new fire engineering publications... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Guide to Flammable substances
Following previous discussions regarding the role of the 'Nominated Person' it is vital to recognise that the key duty for this individual is the identification of fire risks within your premises. These risks can be in many areas and forms, one o... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Discounted Fire Batons - Last Few Remaining
Means of Escape have a few fire batons remaining in stock and are offering these at a reduced price to our readers. The batons are ideal for large companies, premises with members of the public and visitors present and schools and colleges.... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Government 'Fire Control' Plans Get Thumbs Down
The Government is looking to improve the emergency fire control procedure by introducing a new 999 call system. 'FireControl' is estimated to require a cost of £1 billion by Government, although the Fire Brigades Union believes this is a serious u... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Fire Engines To Obey Traffic Regulations
Firemen have been banned from speeding and using their sirens and lights when attending some emergencies due to road safety fears. Crews are being told to travel silently and within speed limits when there is 'no immediate threat to life or proper... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Fire Safety Audit - Guide For Basic Fire Risk Assessment
The Fire Safety Audit has been developed specifically for the use of small and medium sized enterprises employing between 5 and 150 people. It is designed as a starting point for the implementation process of fire risk assessment and the audit of ... Read more »Jul, 2007 - PSAssociates Launch Interactive Assessment Guides
Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order, leading training and resources company, PSAssociates, has produced interactive discs to aid organizations fire safety requirements. The new legislation is on the forefront of every organi... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Win An iPod Nano!
Means of Escape have teamed up with Key Logo to offer under-graduates the opportunity to present papers for publication within our leading global fire safety magazine. The undergraduate competition enables students the opportunity to present pape... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Discounted Fire Batons - Last 2 Remaining!
Following our previous promotion Means of Escape have 2 fire batons remaining in stock and are offering these at a further reduced price to our readers. The batons are ideal for staff, premises with members of the public and visitors present and s... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
As part of its on-going Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contract with Network Rail, leading Morley-IAS by Honeywell distribution partner Kingfell Fire Engineering Ltd, has undertaken a full upgrade of the existing Morley-IAS-based fire protect... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Prevention's Better Than A Cure
While it is, undeniably, sound business sense to have contingency plans and resources in place should a disaster strike, there is a great deal of wisdom in the old saying: 'prevention is better than a cure', according to SembCorp Protection's General... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Means of Escape File of Evidence
Means of Escape have developed an Audit Guide to aid the responsible person with new fire safety requirements following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order. The new order states that the owner, manager or employer of a company or orga... Read more »Jul, 2007 - CO Alert
Last year's Corfu tragedy highlighted once again the very real risk that Carbon Monoxide poses to us all, be it at work, in the home, or when travelling abroad. In October 2006, two young children, Robert and Christianne Shepherd, died in their h... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Footwear & Clothing In the Workplace
The corporate clothing, workwear and safety footwear industry has rushed to attend the 2007 edition of the director-e annual conference, with more than half the tickets already sold despite the conference being some four months away. Titled 'Footw... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Prevention's Better Than A Cure
While it is, undeniably, sound business sense to have contingency plans and resources in place should a disaster strike, there is a great deal of wisdom in the old saying: 'prevention is better than a cure', according to SembCorp Protection's General... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
As part of its on-going Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contract with Network Rail, leading Morley-IAS by Honeywell distribution partner Kingfell Fire Engineering Ltd, has undertaken a full upgrade of the existing Morley-IAS-based fire protect... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Last Year I Could Not Spell Fire Risk Assessor; Now I Is One.
We have now lived with the new world of Fire Risk Assessments, undertaken under the jurisdiction of the Regulatory Reform Order, for over 6 months. Perhaps it is time to look at what we have learnt. One word, more than any other, can sum up the fin... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Planes, Boats, Trains and the Regulatory Reform Order
The Regulatory Reform Order is at the forefront of everyone's minds, companies employing more than 5 members of staff must conduct a fire risk assessment and produce a file of evidence as it is now the owner or employer's responsibility to ensure eff... Read more »Jul, 2007 - "EMS Protects Concorde Heritage"
EMS Group has been chosen to provide the fire protection for the inside of Concorde, one of the rare and historic aircraft, which form part of the new £25M AirSpace exhibition at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Duxford's Concorde 101 is one of the ... Read more »Jul, 2007 - The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
by Sira Test & Certification Ltd Each year in the UK, Fire Brigades attend approximately 35,000 fires in non-domestic buildings. These fires kill approximately 35 people and injure a further 1500 people. Fires cost money. The financial costs a... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Jalite Leads The Way For Underground Safety
Fire safety and ventilation within underground car parks has been a concern for a number of years, with highly combustible materials and reduced visibility an emergency situation could quickly escalate to become disastrous. Many of us use these c... Read more »Jul, 2007 - ASFP Clarifies The Question Of Overcladding Reactive Coatings
When subject to fire, specialist reactive intumescent coatings act by foaming up and creating a protective char, thus protecting the steelwork for a specified period of time. If, however, cladding or other protection systems are to be subsequent... Read more »Jul, 2007 - BMT Isis - Fire Safety & Risk Assessment
BMT Isis is involved in a broad range of tasks in the field of Fire Safety and Risk Management and has established a reputation for producing comprehensive, pragmatic and highly practicable solutions to Fire Safety Management requirements.... Read more »Jul, 2007 - Guide To Managing Electrical Equipment
Over the last few months I have discussed the importance of the role of the 'Nominated Person' and the taking control of their specific working area. This has highlighted the importance of the Fire Safety Risk Assessment process, the need to take con... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Are We Prepared?
September 11th changed our lives and brought preparedness to the forefront of everyone's minds, terrorism is occurring more and more causing the risk of becoming involved in an explosion or fire to be at its highest. What is an adequate level of s... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Perform Your Fire Risk Assessment
Everyone by now should be aware of the new fire safety legislation which came into force on 1 October 2006, affecting businesses of all types throughout the country. You may also be aware that many small businesses do not know about their respons... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Understanding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Seminar
Mid Career College is hosting a number of fire safety seminars throughout the UK during 2007. The seminars explain the background of the new legislation, the implication for anyone with responsibility for people and buildings and how to ensure compli... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Less Than 5% Of UK Business Have A Disaster Recovery Plan
Every business hopes that it will not have a risk related experience that could put its existence in danger, but in reality a number always will. Companies are often caught off guard by natural disasters, with so many gamblers out there taking th... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Nursing Home Fined £200,000
An investigation by officers at the London Fire Brigade has resulted in the prosecution of the owners of a nursing home in Barnet following a fire in May 2005. Park Care Homes Limited, who owned and operated Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home in Barnet... Read more »Aug, 2007 - NSI Achieves UKAS Accreditation
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has been granted UKAS approval for its Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Certification Scheme. NSI is now the only sector-specific Accredited Certification Body able to provide EMS certification to those... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Guide To Business Continuity Management
This month's newsletter has featured several articles highlighting the importance of Business Continuity Management.... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous! 'The effective and efficient evacuation of premises in an emergency is the responsibility of nominated personnel, in conjunction with an emergency evacuation plan'... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Newquay Hotel Fire Investigations Underway
Newquay's Penhallow Hotel fire has hit national news due to the sheer extent of damage and tragedy. One man has been reported dead and two are still missing following the blaze which which occured in August.... Read more »Aug, 2007 - UK At The Mercy Of The Elements
Yet again the residents of the UK are deeply indebted to the Fire & Rescue Service for limiting the suffering and damage that occurred this time as a result of the recent flooding. Yes, it was an extreme event and, of course, we can never ever elimi... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Five 'Rescued' From Ancient Building In Fire Exercise
Five people were 'trapped' and ancient artefacts put in jeopardy when one of Shropshire's historical buildings set on fire in a practice exercise staged by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. The scenario was part of a major operation launched by ... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Solutions Gets Creative With New Paint System
Solutions Fire Safety has designed a unique escape route marking system following the demands to cut emergency lighting costs and organisations carbon footprint. Fire safety awareness is on the increase and with responsibility for fire safety wit... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Fire And Business Continuity Training - Award Winning Courses From Industry Experts
The Fire Strategy Company (FSC) is conducting a series of one-day training courses around the UK this Autumn - namely Fire Safety Management; Fire Risk Assessment; An Introduction to Fire Engineering; and Business Continuity Management. Training is d... Read more »Aug, 2007 - 3M Stands Behind its Fire Suppression Fluid, Offering Industry-Leading 20-Year Warranty
3M has announced that 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid now comes with the 3M Blue SkySM Warranty, an industry-first assurance guaranteeing that if Novec 1230 fluid is banned from or restricted in use as a fire protection agent due to ozone depleti... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Security Levels In The UK
In the last few months we have been discussing the importance of Business Continuity Management and potential threats to organisations within the UK, we have outlined what businesses can do to prepare themselves but what is our government doing?... Read more »Aug, 2007 - Another Register Of Risk Assessors
In last months' Editorial IFC mentioned two Fire Risk Assessors Registers, namely the ABE and the IFE. It has been drawn to our attention that another Register of Risk Assessors exists, the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) and details of thi... Read more »Sep, 2007 - New Industrial Flame Detectors Added To Hochiki Offering
A new range of fast-response industrial flame detectors has been launched by Hochiki Europe designed for applications where open flaming fires are likely to occur. The new Hochiki IFD detectors respond only to the light emitted from flames; they can... Read more »Sep, 2007 - New Forum
Means of Escape has recently launched a new forum on our fast growing website; similar to its predecessor the new forum enables users to post queries and comments for answer and discussion relating to current fire and health and safety topics. Th... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Care Home Risk Assessments & Evacuation
We recently featured an article regarding a Nursing Home in Barnet which was fined £200,000 following a fire. PSAssociates claims to have developed a tool kit designed to enable the responsible person to perform their fire safety requirements unde... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Acetylene Gas Incidents Increasing
New research by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) reveals a rise in the number of fires it is attending involving acetylene gas cylinders in the capital. In 2007 so far, Londoners have been affected by 17 separate incidents attended by LFB involving ... Read more »Sep, 2007 - FM Global Launches New Fire Prevention Grant Programme
Windsor, UK - For organisations and agencies working to prevent the frequency and severity of fire in their communities, but that also face ongoing budget constraints that can hamper their best efforts, some additional relief may be in sight. FM G... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Deaf Alerter Receive Accreditation
One in seven (nine million) of the UK population experiences hearing loss; many of these people are unable to hear a fire alarm. With over 100,000 fires in buildings every year, the risk to Deaf and hard of hearing people is not only high but ver... Read more »Sep, 2007 - The Kitemark Builds Confidence For Businesses
The confidence and credibility gained through using the renowned BSI Kitemark, which is the UK's most recognised symbol of quality and safety, is a key benefit of the fire alarm systems scheme that is being offered by BSI Product Services. The scheme... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Moving In The Right Direction
The recently issued '2007 market industry survey for the UK fire Industry', published by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), has been welcomed by the Association for Specialist Fire protection (ASFP). The findings show, says the Association, that ... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Fire Alarm Voice Sounder Communicates with Extinguishant System
The Nexus Gas Extinguishant Voice Sounder from Klaxon Signals is a fire alarm designed specifically to meet the requirements of gas extinguishant systems by supplying four stages of alarm, each with a separate and distinct fire warning message and to... Read more »Sep, 2007 - New Fire Strategy Document Published By BSI
The new Publicly Available Specification PAS911: 2007 Fire strategies - Guidance and framework for their formulation, has been published by BSI. Written by Paul Bryant, CEO of Kingfell Plc, it is intended as an 'analysis toolkit' document to resolve... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Fire Test Certification Requirement
JALITE Photoluminescent materials has recently acquired accreditation to produce its wide range of on-board safety signs for the train industry, after exceeding the requirements of BS EN ISO 4589-2. Jalite are looking forward to supplying the train i... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Organisations Learn to Rise from the Ashes
Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service recently took part in a seminar designed to help organisations survive incidents via Business Continuity Management. The Home Office/Association of Chief Police Officers Argus event is one of many ta... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Hootronic Electronic Replacement For Electro-Mechanical Hooters, Sirens And Bells
E2S, Europe's leading manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices for fire, security, industrial process, marine, disaster warning and hazardous area applications, has developed complex new digital to analogue software and amplifier technology... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Surrey Care Home Closed
A care home in Farncombe, Surrey has been closed following a major fire which occurred at the beginning of September. 40 firefighters attended the blaze in the early evening extinguishing the flames billowing from a second floor apartment. A numbe... Read more »Sep, 2007 - Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous! "The effective and efficient evacuation of premises in an emergency is the responsibility of nominated personnel, in conjunction with an emergency evacuation plan"... Read more »Oct, 2007 - New RCP 6B Radio Fire System
The New Wire-Free, Radio Fire System from detectomat is a unique alternative to the costs, potential damage and business disruption associated with installing Fire Systems in existing buildings. And an ideal solution for retrofit and refurbishment ap... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Over £22 Million Worth Of Fire Damage In Schools
Following increased fire safety awareness in schools and colleges an interactive 'toolkit' has been launched to enable head teachers and the 'responsible person' to comply with the new legislation. Many schools and colleges are still unaware of t... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Questionable Fire Safety In Our Hotels?
Questionable fire safety in our hotels has meant that questions need to be asked regarding hotel and guest house fire safety. The recent Penhallow Hotel fire in Newquay has highlighted the importance of fire safety in UK hotels and guest houses. ... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Many of us use tunnels daily to cross the channel, navigate through London via the underground or simply get from one place to another. Safety within these structures is vital; in an emergency situation total darkness could occur rendering escape... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Intelligent Fire Panels Protect Student Village
Advanced Electronics intelligent control panels are behind a large fire detection system protecting a new student village in the centre of Lincoln. Capable of accommodating over 1,000 students, 'The Pavilions' is now the largest student village in Li... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Evac + Chair Provides Equal University Experience To All
Leading emergency evacuation chair company Evac+Chair International has provided the University of Wales, Newport with a simple evacuation solution for the mobility impaired. On selecting Evac+Chair, Health and Safety officer Wayne Jones explains, '... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Unacceptable Fire Deaths Prompt New Campaign
Every year there are around 800 fires in homes providing care for older persons. On average three people die each year as a result, and a further 84 are injured. These unfortunate statistics have prompted the launch of Wise up to Fire, a campaign... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Call For Single Fire Safety Regulator For Residential Accommodation
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is pressing the government to change legislation so local authorities would formally become the single fire safety regulator for residential accommodation. It would be, says the RLA: 'a small but vital ... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Making The Right Choice - Fire Alarm Systems
Choosing the correct fire alarm system often requires a fine balance between what is required in order to provide warning in the event of fire, the need to satisfy legislation and the issue of cost against risk for life safety and property protection... Read more »Oct, 2007 - New Guide To Business Continuity Management
In continuation to our interactive guide to an Introduction of Business Continuity Management, Means of Escape have developed a guide designed as an accompaniment to its predecessor. The Business Continuity Management Guide - Part 1 goes into further... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Another Fatal Hotel Fire
Another fatal hotel fire has hit national news following Newquays Penhallow Hotel fire which took a mans life; A Blackpool hotel fire claimed another life last month when a fire swept through the 4 storey Manor Hotel starting in the basement and engu... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Recruitment Opportunities
Means of Escape has recently launched a variety of new recruitment vacancies within the fire safety industry;... Read more »Oct, 2007 - ExitPoint Broadband Directional Sounder Improves Building Evacuation Speed
In the great majority of commercial and industrial premises, the building's fire system is the most likely method of warning about a potential threat to the occupants. The typical audible visual warning generated by the system alerts the occupants t... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Ultra Compact External Sounder From Texecom
Texecom's Odyssey 5 Compact is designed for installations requiring the best in discreet advanced alarm sounding technology. Measuring just 18.9cmx18.6cmx6cm, the ultra-compact housing optimises lens contrast to maximise the visual impact of the 270 ... Read more »Oct, 2007 - Fire Safety in Flats
The recently introduced Regulatory Reform Order not only alters fire safety requirements for organisations employing over 5 members of staff but also affects landlords and housing providers. The new order also requires that a risk assessment must... Read more »Oct, 2007 - New Beam Detector Gains Certification
The Fireray 5000 from Fire Fighting Enterprises has been certified as compliant with EN54:12, CPD and LPCB standards. The F5000 is at the very forefront of beam-type smoke detection, incorporating the Easifit first fix system and a visual LASER alig... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Lightstep Leads The Way In Effective Evacuation
Means of escape lighting systems which direct your occupants around hazards as they occur The Disability Discrimination Act makes it illegal to treat disabled people unfairly - and rightly so. So what are your responsibilities? Put simply, thi... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Fire Safety In Houses In Multiple Occupation
PSASSOCIATES is a leading training firm specialising in fire and health and safety matters. Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order, PSAssociates have launched 4 interactive toolkits consisting of a CD-ROM and DVD set containing a c... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Residential Landlords Association Fire Safety Briefing Note
1. Fire Safety Enforcement in Residential Accommodation The RLA has recently approached the Government proposing changes to the Fire Safety Order and the need for uniform guidance for residential accommodation. A full copy of the submission is at... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Debenhams Choose Evac & Chair
Emergency evacuation chair manufacturer Evac+Chair has just provided retail giant Debenhams with an evacuation solution for the mobility impaired in all of its UK stores. Debenhams previously purchased a small number of Evac+Chair evacuation chair... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Honeywell Achieves Approval For Its Fire Safety Standards
Building owners and fire protection specifiers can conform to recognised fire safety standards by using a BAFE registered company BRACKNELL, England, 30th October 2007: Honeywell (NYSE:HON) Building Solutions (HBS) today announced that it has a... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Refinery Entrusts Sembcorp With Emergency Response
SembCorp Utilities (UK) has signed a long-term emergency response and preparedness deal with Petroplus, which produces ultra-low sulphur diesel and bio-diesel, kerosene, gasoil, and petrochemical feed stocks at the 40-hectare North Tees site on Teess... Read more »Nov, 2007 - New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
Hochiki Europe has unveiled a new high-sensitivity smoke detection system that it predicts will make the technology available to a much wider range of businesses and applications. Called FIRElink, the new system incorporates advanced semiconductor l... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Investigation Continues Into Cause Of East London Warehouse Fire
Fire investigators from the London Fire Brigade will continue their investigation into the cause of a huge fire at a derelict East London warehouse (12 November), but initial enquiries indicate the fire was accidental. The first fire crews from th... Read more »Nov, 2007 - New Guide To Fire Houses In Multiple Occupation
This month Means of Escape have teamed up with leading training company, PSAssociates to launch a new interactive guide - FIRE SAFETY IN HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION.... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Signet Disabled Refuge System Installed At Chester University
SigNET's new disabled refuge system, SigTEL Compact, has been installed at one of Chester University's most prestigious buildings as part of a £800,000 redevelopment.... Read more »Nov, 2007 - First UL Certification for Motorised Beam Detector
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. has evaluated and listed their first motorised beam detector as compliant with the American National Standards for safety. The Fireray 5000 from Fire Fighting Enterprises now boasts certification from UL in addition to... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Free Fire Safety Training From Jalite
The last year has been somewhat frantic in the changes to both Domestic and International Standards for fire safety signs. The requirements of all new legislation, risk assessment and fire precautions require extra vigilance and better fire safety... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Voice Sounder from Fire Alarm Specialists
The Sonos Voice Sounder from Klaxon Signals is a fire alarm that combines a normal sounder with a clear, synchronised voice message to help reduce confusion and distress during an active alarm. The unique horn design feature ensures superior message ... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Failure of Gas Cartridge Fire Extinguisher
A fatal injury occurred resulting from the operation of a gas cartridge-type dry chemical powder-filled fire extinguisher. Upon activating the fire extinguisher, the bottom of theextinguisher body failed. The fire extinguisher propelled upwards a... Read more »Nov, 2007 - London Fire Brigade Welcomes Moves On School Safety
Warwickshire tragedy shows need for urgent action on sprinkler systems. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has warmly welcomed new Government guidance intended to ensure that new schools are fitted with sprinkler systems. But after the tragedy last... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
Means of Escape have developed an Audit Guide to aid the responsible person with new fire safety requirements following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order. The new order states that the owner, manager or employer of a company or orga... Read more »Nov, 2007 - Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous! "The effective and efficient evacuation of premises in an emergency is the responsibility of nominated personnel, in conjunction with an emergency evacuation plan" Research into human behaviour, re... Read more »Dec, 2007 - 78% of Fire Safety Professionals Unsure About New Fire Law
London, 3 December 2007. Findings from a recent poll reveal that 78% of fire safety professionals are unsure about their responsibilities under last year's Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO). In a poll of visitors to the Firex South 2008 web... Read more »Dec, 2007 - The Sky's The Limit
Reaching more than half a kilometre into the sky, the £500m Burj Dubai Tower is not only the World's tallest tower it is currently the first Dubai development to specify Prysmian FP Plus Flex enhanced fire performance cable in accordance with UK stan... Read more »Dec, 2007 - Hot Work Permits
It is very clear from statistics that hot works carried out by contractors represents one of the most significant fire risks to a building. All premises engaging the services of contractors are exposed to the risks although some buildings may be more... Read more »Dec, 2007 - Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous! "The effective and efficient evacuation of premises in an emergency is the responsibility of nominated personnel, in conjunction with an emergency evacuation plan"... Read more »Dec, 2007 - Race Is On To World Firefighters Games 2008
The race is one to make next year's Firefighters from Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service are being invited to take part in next year's World Firefighters Games in Liverpool the most successful Games ever.... Read more »Dec, 2007 - Fire Alarm Signalling May Be Affected
As a part of the requirement to provide a greater capacity BT are fitting new equipment at all telephone exchanges over the next 5 years. This £400M investment will make some small changes to the way phone lines are connected. The new system is title... Read more »Dec, 2007 - Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Chooses Telemetry
The Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has become the latest Fire Service to choose the Draeger PSS Merlin telemetry system. The order, which was placed in March, 2007, was for 150 Merlin systems for use with Draeger PSS 100 compressed ai... Read more »Dec, 2007 - Directional Sounder Dramatically Improves Evacuation Efficiency
In the great majority of commercial and industrial premises, the building's fire system is the most likely initiator of a warning about a potential threat to the occupants, although unfortunately in today's increasingly insecure world, security alert... Read more »Dec, 2007 - The Fire Hazards Associated with Multiple Layers of Paint
Over the past 25 years, there have been a number of well-documented fires where the rate of spread of the fire was clearly accelerated due to the presence of multiple layers of paint on the walls and ceilings. Sadly some of these fires resulted in... Read more » - 2006 >>
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Jan, 2006 - Exposed: Security Failures at Scottish Petrochemical Plant
After Buncefield, the Sunday Herald highlights vulnerability of fuel sites By Neil Mackay, Investigations Editor Armed with nothing but maps and blueprints, a team of Sunday Herald journalists last week walked around large swathes of Grangemouth,... Read more »Jan, 2006 - Fire Forum On The Way
By Rebecca Torr Firemen from around the world will discuss the latest technologies and developments in the field at a five-day conference to be held in Bahrain next year.... Read more »Jan, 2006 - Ministers Back New Fire Stations
By Julie Armstrong Cumbria's fire and rescue service is one of three to take forward PFI schemes supporting the building of new community fire stations, including two in Carlisle. The news was announced yesterday by fire minister Jim Fitzpatric... Read more »Jan, 2006 - New Fire Safety Law Brings New Responsibilities
New fire safety legislation due to come into effect in England and Wales in April 2006 will directly impact on employers and virtually all of those responsible for non-domestic premises ? owners, occupiers and managers, etc.... Read more »Jan, 2006 - Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
It is a difficult fact to contemplate, but nevertheless a reality, that incorporating a clear strategy for health and safety, including fire safety within the day-to-day running of an organisation is here to stay.... Read more »Jan, 2006 - Passive Fire Protection - New Standards
LPCB acknowledges the crucial role fire doors play in protecting the building and this article focuses on the importance of fire doorsets, shutters and active smoke/fire barriers. Later we discuss the importance of good installation, service and main... Read more »Jan, 2006 - Calculating An Effective Means of Escape
Introduction The purpose of this article is to allow you to understand the basics of means of escape. There are many considerations not covered here in the planning of a means of escape, but it will give you some interesting insight into how means... Read more »Jan, 2006 - A Worked Example of a Fire Risk Assessment
Means of Escape encourage small business owners to carry out their Fire Safety Risk Assessment at the beginning of 2006. Use this model by Merseyside Fire Brigade! It doesnt have to be difficult!... Read more »Feb, 2006 - BRE Forms Partnership With Universities
Sir Neville Sims, newly appointed chairman of the BRE Trust, has announced formation of a strategic research and development partnership between United Kingdom universities and the Building Research Establishment which aims to strengthen the U.K.'s c... Read more »Feb, 2006 - Hochiki Safeguards National Trust At Blickling Hall & Felbrigg Hall
The National Trust is custodian of more than 250 historic properties attracting over 50 million visitors a year. In consequence, such a vast national heritage imposes immense responsibilities for both public safety and the protection and preservation... Read more »Feb, 2006 - New Law On Fire Sprinkler Systems
Certain types of new and converted buildings will require to have sprinkler systems fitted under plans outlined today by Deputy Communities Minister Mary Mulligan. Subject to forthcoming consultation, high rise blocks of flats, residential care bu... Read more »Feb, 2006 - Sprinklers Keeping Residents Fire Safe
Money from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund in Liverpool is helping Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service install sprinklers in the homes of vulnerable residents. Liverpool Community Fire Safety team has now fitted two full sprinkler systems with the c... Read more »Feb, 2006 - What Business Continuity Is Really All About
Of all the disasters and crises that occurred in 2005, Buncefield was the one that really highlighted the role of business continuity management. By Lyndon Bird, FBCI, Technical Services Director, the Business Continuity Institute.... Read more »Feb, 2006 - New Standard For Innovative Dwellings
LPS 2020 - Standard for Innovative Methods of Dwelling Construction Background Modern methods of construction including off-site manufacture (such as panellised or volumetric pod construction) have arrived on the UK construction scene, and over... Read more »Feb, 2006 - Myths & Misconceptions
Despite the proven effectiveness of sprinklers, there are a number of popular misconceptions... Myth "When there is a fire all of the sprinkler heads go off together." - NO! Fact Sprinkler heads are set off individually and directly... Read more »Feb, 2006 - Fire Safety Reform
UK government gives stakeholders more time to prepare The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has put back the coming into force of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, made in June 2005, which will affect all non-domestic premises in Engla... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Managing Your Means Of Escape
Keep it clear! Imagine for a moment that you are sitting in your office working late. Suddenly the fire alarm sounds, you hesitate and then as you begin to move there is a total power failure and you are left with emergency lighting only. Now you ... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Means Of Escape In Case Of Fire For People With Disabilities
Introduction A considerable effort is being made by many organisations to make its buildings fully accessible to staff and others with disabilities. Periodically, particularly when modifications to premises are being planned, it is necessary to re... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Bosses Must Be Taken To Court Over Deaths Of Workers
A woman whose son was killed in an explosion at work is stepping up her campaign to have bosses prosecuted over deaths. Mark Wright, 37, died after a blast caused a fire at a scrap metal dealers last April.... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Halifax Home Insurance: Britons Lack Basic Fire Safety Knowledge
People across the UK are being urged to ensure their homes have adequate fire safety devices and to brush up on their general fire safety knowledge. The news comes after Halifax Home Insurance revealed that over five million adults in Britain have n... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Reaction To Fire Testing In 15 Days
BRE has completed a phase of investment in its Reaction To Fire (RTF) testing facilities that further expands its transport based testing and certification business.... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Don't Get Burned
There could be few more dramatic examples of the dangers of fire than December's blaze at the Buncefield oil depot in Hemel Hempstead. While the Health and Safety Executive continues its investigation into the causes of the inferno, a radical refo... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Managing Your Electrician
Watch The Holes In Your System! With the introduction of the new Reform Order the requirement for effective fire safety management of our buildings is clearly stated. This means whenever we have a tradesperson on-site, we must make sure that the q... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Smoke Ventilation - ODPM Project FP
By Stewart Miles, Senior Consultant, BRE Fire and Security. As part of a research programme for the Buildings Division of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to support and underpin the development of Part B of the Building Regulations ... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Fire Safety Law
The fire safety law affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will be changing in the future. The Government announced on 12 January 2006 that it is giving more time to businesses and enforcers to adequately familiarise themselves w... Read more »Mar, 2006 - Building Regulations: Contributing To Fire Safety A Quick Overview
The Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) apply in England & Wales to the erection, extension and material alteration of a building. Separate legislation applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland.... Read more »Apr, 2006 - Avoiding Fire Fatalities
Since their invention in 1734, fire extinguishers have always played a vital means of first-aid fire fighting. Used in countless settings, the fire extinguisher is one of the most basic safety products in the world. Understanding the specific type re... Read more »Apr, 2006 - One Dead In Cruise Ship Fire
By Jim Loney in Miami, Florida, March 24, 2006 One passenger died and 11 were hurt when fire broke out on the passenger decks of a Princess Cruises ship as the vessel carried more than 3800 passengers and crew from the Cayman Islands to Jamaica. ... Read more »Apr, 2006 - Union Accuses Tube Of Increasing Fire Risks
Union leaders have accused the London Underground of "dangerously downgrading" fire safety standards. The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union claimed that Tube bosses had scrapped a fire inspection programme and abolished the post of... Read more »Apr, 2006 - Secondary School Destroyed In Sudden Blaze
A 1000-pupil secondary school has been all but destroyed after fire ripped through its building in the early hours. Fourteen separate fire tenders fought the raging blaze at Penyrheol Comprehensive School, near Swansea, South Wales, at its height.... Read more »Apr, 2006 - Defining Disabled - DDA
Implementation Date 5 December 2005 The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 builds on and extends earlier disability discrimination legislation, principally the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. In this factsheet, the earlier Act is referred to ... Read more »May, 2006 - BA Flight Diverted In Fire Alert
Hundreds of passengers on a Sydney to London flight were diverted to Kazakhstan after a fire warning. The British Airways flight spent 12 hours at the regional airport of Uralsk before its passengers were taken from the former Soviet republic to t... Read more »May, 2006 - HP Recall 15,700 Faulty Batteries
HP is recalling almost 15,700 laptop batteries world-wide after reports of the units overheating and burning. The news is the second recall of batteries by the company in the last 6 months. Last year HP recalled 135,000 battery units after a si... Read more »May, 2006 - Meerut People Demand Action
MEERUT, India (Reuters) - Angry residents of a city in north India demanded action against local officials after a fire at a crowded consumer fair killed at least 51 people. People in Meerut blamed the administration for a lack of safety measures ... Read more »May, 2006 - Teenage Arsonist Gets Eight Years
A teenager who killed his younger sister by setting fire to their family home was yesterday sentenced to eight years in a young offenders institution. Daniel Scott, now 18, claimed he had been trying to obtain insurance money so that he could buy ... Read more »May, 2006 - Reducing The Risk Of Arson
Deliberately started fires pose very significant risks to all types of workplace. A study conducted by the Home Office (Safer communities: towards effective arson control) has suggested that the cost of arson to society as a whole has now reached ove... Read more »May, 2006 - 24 Ways To Stop Your Building Becoming An Arson Statistic
Responsibility 1. In any enterprise the owner/manager or a named individual of senior grade must be made responsible for fire safety including protection from arson attack. 2. Think about the ease with which intruders/arsonists could break into... Read more »May, 2006 - Arson Alert
Stop Your Business Becoming an Arson Statistic! The most common cause of fire in shops and retail premises is arson. As a business owner, there is a lot you can do to protect yourself through low cost housekeeping.... Read more »Jun, 2006 - 56 Homes Set On Fire In Just 12 Months
56 homes set on fire in just 12 months - the cost to taxpayers £280,000 Arsonists are putting lives at risk by torching 56 derelict homes on a city estate in just 12 months at a cost of more than a quarter-of-a-million pounds.... Read more »Jun, 2006 - Emergency Warning System For Wembley Arena Construction Site
E2S, the leading supplier of high output ruggedised warning sounders, and PACSCOM, the UK's leading radio telemetry specialist, have joined forces to supply John Sisk, the family-owned building contractors and civil engineers, with a radio-based audi... Read more »Jun, 2006 - Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits BRE
On Monday 22 May Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited BRE at their headquarters in Watford. BRE / LPCB is the leading centre in the UK for approvals, research, testing, training and specialist advice for the environmental, construction, fire... Read more »Jun, 2006 - Blazing Row Over Lack Of Water For New Fire Station
MURDO MACLEOD A NEW fire station in one of Scotland's wettest areas is lying empty and unused because it has no water. Highland fire chiefs are involved in a bitter row with Scottish Water, which has left a £400,000 state-of-the-art fire ... Read more »Jun, 2006 - Keep The Systems Checked
One of the most effective systems of detecting a fire in its very early stages is an automatic detection system. These systems are designed with electronic fire detectors that are connected via central alarm stations directly to the fire brigade cont... Read more »Jun, 2006 - Automatic Fire Alarms
The safety of your building and its occupants can be greatly enhanced by the installation of an Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System. Properly used and maintained, the automatic system with its fast response to incipient fire can be a signifi... Read more »Jun, 2006 - New Guides For The Reform Order
Fire safety law is changing in October 2006. A set of guidance notes will be available in advance of the changes coming into force. The guides will tell you what you have to do to comply with fire safety law, help you to carry out a fire risk a... Read more »Jun, 2006 - Reform Order
Frequently Asked Questions If you have a question that is not already answered on this page, please email fire.safetyreform@communities.gsi.gov.uk To express your views or put your questions to our editor and readers please post on our forum by... Read more »Jul, 2006 - Launch of home sprinkler system
A home sprinkler system which aims to protect vulnerable people caught in a fire is to be launched by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. Bosses officially unveiled the state-of-the-art equipment at a recent demonstration. They were joined by Lind... Read more »Jul, 2006 - Twin towers survivors sought for skyscraper research
Chris Johnston Wednesday July 5, 2006 Researchers from three British universities are involved in a project that aims to improve the safety of skyscrapers worldwide by interviewing 1,000 survivors of the World Trade Centre collapse.... Read more »Jul, 2006 - Notifier Fire Systems Provides Fire Protection
Crane Communications installs Notifier ID2000 for 50 million euro development - 'unrivalled experience' in retail fire safety. Burgess Hill, Sussex, 26 June 2006: Working with Belfast-based fire systems house, Crane Communications Ltd, Notifier by... Read more »Jul, 2006 - Maltese Safety Training Centre to represent on EU Project
The International Safety Training Centre of Hal Far (ISTC) has just been chosen to be the official representatives for the European Fire Service Colleges' Association on the EU Leonardo Da Vinci Project "Address". Mr. David Ghersci, Mana... Read more »Jul, 2006 - Red October - The day is looming!
Well we have just failed in the World Cup, Wimbledon is over and the summer holiday season is about to begin. Like every year, October will appear in a flash and we will be forced to think about Christmas by the retail sector. But, this October will ... Read more »Jul, 2006 - The Sixth Edition and its Effective Provision
Major fires on constructions sites and refurbished buildings have serious consequences: injury, damage to buildings, delays on site, completion dates not being met and resultant financial losses which are sure to occur. For these reasons the Const... Read more »Aug, 2006 - Fire doors
Fire doors are probably one of the most important elements in the fire containment strategy of a building design. However, in the use of a building they can be overlooked in terms of correct use and quality control within the context of the fire safe... Read more »Aug, 2006 - Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
It is a difficult fact to contemplate, but nevertheless a reality, that incorporating a clear strategy for health and safety, including fire safety within the day-to-day running of an organisation is here to stay. The responsibility of people who... Read more »Aug, 2006 - Your receptionist is the most important person you have!
Receptionists are charged with a responsibility that may have a lasting impact on the success of an organisation: making a good first impression.These workers are often the first representatives of an organisation a visitor encounters, so they need t... Read more »Aug, 2006 - BRE To Launch IFRIN
On September 19 BRE will launch the International Fire Research Innovation Network (IFRIN).... Read more »Aug, 2006 - New Fire Control Centre Locations Announced
Plans to set up a new national network of control centres for the Fire and Rescue Service which will deliver the best possible service to the public came one step closer today when the first seven locations were named. The control centre network i... Read more »Aug, 2006 - Universal Accessibility Auditing Programme?
New, existing and future buildings and their environments are increasingly subject to more stringent regulation in regard to accessibility. BRE Scotland is presenting a programme of 5-day courses for architects, designers, surveyors, facilities ma... Read more »Aug, 2006 - Lifetime Achievement Award For ABE Honorary Fellow
Douglas Smith Hon FBEng, Chairman of Westminster Advisers, has been presented with the first Lifetime Achievement Award from the Public Affairs News. The Public Affairs News Awards recognises achievements in the industry from in-house practitioners, ... Read more »Aug, 2006 - Tunnel Safety: The Human Perspective
The European project UPTUN (http://www.uptun.net/) focuses on all aspects of tunnel fire safety, with the aim to develop and promote innovative, sustainable and low-cost measures to limit the probability and consequences of fires in existing tunnels.... Read more »Sep, 2006 - New fire safety law for business premises
Booklets designed to spark awareness of the new fire safety law have been sent to more than 156,000 organisations across Scotland. The booklet provides guidance to the owners and users of non-domestic premises on their new fire safety responsibili... Read more »Sep, 2006 - More Must Be Done To Protect Young People Starting Work
1,500 are badly injured and five killed every year through poor training and induction when starting work Today (August 30) is National Wiseup2work Day and the call from the TUC and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is that... Read more »Sep, 2006 - Refuge Areas for London University
Baldwin Boxall's CommuniCare Advance disabled refuge communication system has been installed in one of London's largest universities - London South Bank University. Installed by Trinity Protection Systems, the system comprises twelve networked buildi... Read more »Sep, 2006 - Scouts Fire Safety Badge Scouts Fire Safety Badge
We are proud to be sponsoring the Scouts Fire Safety Badge and intend to raise awareness to you and your family with the best approach to prevent fires and what to do if in the unfortunate event a fire breaks out.... Read more »Sep, 2006 - Fire Legislation will bring new opportunities to Tradespersons
This coming October will introduce a new piece of fire safety legislation which will eventually have a dramatic impact on tradespersons. The October Reform Order is a new piece of regulation that affects all organisations that employ five or more peo... Read more »Sep, 2006 - EN 1363 and the Plate Thermocouple
One of the latest standards to emerge from Europe is EN 1363 - a series of fire tests for building products. This will shortly replace the BS 476 range of tests with which many readers will be familiar.... Read more »Sep, 2006 - Why A Guide On Fire Safety Signing?
Corporate Responsibility New legislation now promotes that fire safety within organisations is the responsibility of the owner, occupier, manager and or a nominated "responsible" person. What that means in simple terms is that all approp... Read more »Sep, 2006 - Passive Fire Protection - Building Regulations
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way that in the event of an outbreak of fire within the building, the unseen spread of fire and smoke within concealed spaces in its structure ... Read more »Oct, 2006 - Does Your Fire Protection System Meet New Legislation?
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is encouraging all organisations with fire protection systems to ensure they have certificated evidence to prove their systems meet the demands of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and the F... Read more »Oct, 2006 - Help To Reduce Elderly Fire Deaths Advocated
A new scheme aimed at reducing the number of fire deaths and injuries among Cumbria's ageing population is being launched later today (Monday 11 September). New figures show that people aged over 60 account for more than three quarters of all Cumb... Read more »Oct, 2006 - 'Hotel Survey Proves I'm A 2nd Class Guest' Says Deaf Clare
Thousands of hotel guests with hearing disabilities are getting a raw deal and being treated like an underclass reveals a new survey of British hotels, commissioned by Fireco Ltd. Profoundly deaf Clare Chilton, 34, a BBC2 TV presenter on deaf issu... Read more »Oct, 2006 - Pubs Unaware Of New Fire Regulations
Nearly half of all pubs, bars and restaurants are not aware of changes. Licensees claim they are in the dark about new fire safety regulations which are now in force. Business organisations have attacked the government for failing to promote th... Read more »Oct, 2006 - Changes To Fire Safety Law: About The Reforms
As part of the Government's commitment to reduce death, injury and damage caused by fire, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is reviewing fire safety law; and is making a number of changes which are designed to make the law ea... Read more »Oct, 2006 - Who Should Use This Guide?
This guide is for all employers, managers, occupiers and owners of offices and shops. It tells you about how you might comply with fire safety law, helps you to carry out a fire risk assessment and identify the general fire precautions you need to ha... Read more »Nov, 2006 - Fire Protection - Third Party Accreditation - It's The Only Way!!
Recently there has been mention in the press and on the internet of self certification schemes for installers and their personnel, with regard to the application of passive fire protection systems such as pipe collars, penetrations seals and intumesc... Read more »Nov, 2006 - Factories And Warehouses Guide
Who Should Use This Guide? This guide is for all employers, managers, occupiers and owners of factories and warehouses. Details of other guides in the series are listed on the back cover. It tells you what you have to do to comply with fire safety... Read more »Nov, 2006 - The Fire Regulations
The Fire Regulations and the Fire Precautions Act 1971 are the responsibility of the Home Departments and are enforced by the fire authorities. However, for Crown-occupied and Crown-owned premises, enforcement is carried out by Her Majesty's Fire Ser... Read more »Nov, 2006 - Regulatory Reform Order 2005
Peter Barker, Consultant with Chiltern International Fire, discusses the impact of the new fire regulations. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 20051 (RRFSO) came into effect on 1st October 2006 and will greatly change the current fire safe... Read more »Nov, 2006 - Launch Of New UK Brigade Network
An innovative internet business directory for firefighters has just been launched for the whole of the UK fire service. brigadenetwork.co.uk has been developed by firefighters, for firefighters, to enable colleagues to contact each other when look... Read more »Dec, 2006 - Buncefield Joint Task Group Calls For Immediate Action
A joint Industry and COMAH Competent Authority (CA) Task Group has called for industry to take immediate measures to implement eight key action points at major petroleum storage facilities. The actions, 'provide a significant challenge to industry... Read more » - 2005 >>
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May, 2005 - REFORM COMPLETED!
The biggest single reform of fire safety legislation in over 30 years which will simplify the law for thousands of businesses while placing a greater focus on prevention has now been agreed by Parliament. The new law which comes into force next Ap... Read more »May, 2005 - Top fire engineer joins BRE
BRE has appointed Professor David Charters as its new Director of Fire Engineering Analysis Group. Professor Charters is a leading fire engineer with more than 18 years? experience in the field. He joins BRE Fire and Security from Arup Fire where he ... Read more »May, 2005 - Minister urges communities to work together to beat arson blight
Emergency services, councils and local people must work together on early intervention with young, potential fire-setters if we are to rid our streets of the blight of burnt-out buildings and vehicles, according to an ODPM minister. Speaking at th... Read more »May, 2005 - New advice puts a dampener on fire in historic buildings
With around one major historic building lost to fire every month in Scotland, fire remains one of the most serious threats to our built heritage. The latest in the Historic Scotland's series of Technical Advice Notes (TAN) sets out the vital role tha... Read more »May, 2005 - SPE and the Guangzhou University
The Society of Professional Engineers (SPE) recently visited Guangzhou University in the People?s Republic of China. After discussions with the University and Flaming 21 Ltd, a training company located in Hong Kong, a partnership was formed. This par... Read more »Jul, 2005 - FIRE STATISTICS MONITOR: Covering up to 31 December 2004
Latest national fire statistics covering calendar year 2004 were issued today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.... Read more »Jul, 2005 - Apollo Fire Detectors Protect Sytners's Flagship BMW Dealership
Apollo fire detectors have been specified to protect Sytner's flagship BMW and MINI dealership at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The fire detection system incorporates both conventional and intelligent Apollo fire detectors and was installed by Diamo... Read more »Jul, 2005 - Human Behaviour - How efficient are modelling systems?
By Guylène Proulx, Ph.D. Attempts to predict the reactions of occupants in buildings equipped with new systems such as fast detectors, smoke extractors or residential sprinklers will fail if the complexity of human behaviour is not taken into... Read more »Jul, 2005 - Modelling Human Behaviour and Evacuation in Fires
BRE is at the forefront of the application of research in the development of fire model tools and systems. Through its extensive research programmes into human behaviour in fire incidents and experimental evacuation studies they have developed a uniq... Read more »Jul, 2005 - Fire Instruction and Drills: Industrial and Commercial Premises
All persons employed in an organisation should be given instruction and training in the procedure to adopt in the event of fire.... Read more »Aug, 2005 - Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety
Universities are one of the most complex of organizations to ensure a constant quality of fire safety. A campus may have many buildings; sometimes placed across a town or city. The population who use these education facilities are totally transient b... Read more »Sep, 2005 - Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety
Universities are one of the most complex of organizations to ensure a constant quality of fire safety. A campus may have many buildings; sometimes placed across a town or city. The population who use these education facilities are totally transient b... Read more »Sep, 2005 - Flagship NHS Trust Hospital Chooses Hochiki Error-Free Reliability
The new Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is the UK's first large-scale single-build PFI (Private Finance Initiative) hospital with a staff of 5,500 treating over half a million people. Such a vast modern complex, over a site area of 63 acre... Read more »Sep, 2005 - Residential Sprinklers
Introduction When fire sprinklers were first invented 140 years ago the Insurance Industry was quick to recognise the benefits of a fire sprinkler system and they encouraged the development of the emergent Industry and still do to this day. However ... Read more »Sep, 2005 - TACKLING ARSON - AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
The BFPSA and FETA are constantly looking at different areas of the commercial and domestic arenas, the effects fire has on them and how to address the threat. Education is one such sector where the life safety issue is only too apparent but where th... Read more »Sep, 2005 - Introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Who is responsible? With the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2004, responsibility for fire safety will fall on individuals who are intrinsically involved in their businesses or organisations. The fire authorities, or employ... Read more »Sep, 2005 - CATASTROPHIC INFERNOS
The dates and locations for a series of four absorbing seminars dealing with catastrophic fires, has now been set by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). Entitled 'Commercial structures and catastrophic fires 'the learning curve'... Read more »Oct, 2005 - TEXT 999
A new service has been launched in Merseyside to allow those who cannot use a voice telephone to contact the emergency services. Deaf and speech impaired residents across Merseyside are now able to contact the Fire, Police, Ambulance and Coastguar... Read more »Oct, 2005 - Firefighters Work With Local Partners To Drive Down Arson Rates
Outstanding work by the fire and rescue service with local community partners succeeded in driving down arson rates by more than a fifth last year. Now, as part of the government's overall strategy for combating anti-social behaviour, emergency se... Read more »Oct, 2005 - Celeb Nightclub Fined For vercrowding
Prince Harry's favourite nightclub has been fined for being dangerously overcrowded. When council safety officers inspected Boujis in South Kensington, west London, they found 185 people packed into the basement of the club, more than 50 per cent ... Read more »Oct, 2005 - Take In Your Bin
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with the five councils in the county (Liverpool, St Helens, Knowsley, Wirral and Sefton) to tackle the growing problem of wheeled bin fires. In the first three months of this year, firefighters were... Read more »Oct, 2005 - Are the signs right?
Have you ever stopped to consider how many people actually use our premises? It probably would surprise us! But, it is also a sobering thought that for owners and managers, all of these peoples safety becomes our responsibility as soon as they walk o... Read more »Oct, 2005 - Debate Highlights RRFSO Challenges
A recent debate, hosted by Kingfell Plc, one of the country's leading fire safety specialists, highlighted the industry's concerns about the implications of the Government's RRFSO - the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. It was a unique opportuni... Read more »Oct, 2005 - Guidance on new fire legislation
Expected changes to fire legislation will require those responsible for premises used by the public to take action to prevent fires, and protect against death and injury should a fire occur.... Read more »Nov, 2005 - Blaze Wipes Out Half Fashion Giants' Stock
Store place emergency supply order By Karen Bale A massive blaze destroyed half of a fashion chain's entire stock, bosses revealed yesterday. Discount giants Primark have been forced to place extra orders with European suppliers after the fire de... Read more »Nov, 2005 - Fire Safety In The Workplace At Christmas
Christmas trees and alcohol in the workplace unfortunately means the festive season poses a high risk for the outbreak of fire. Extra safety precautions need to be put in place to guard specifically against this increased threat to companies, espe... Read more »Nov, 2005 - Evening News Calls For Law To Protect 999 Workers
The Manchester Evening News is calling for tougher laws to protect fire fighters from yobs while they try to do their work. It is backing a Private Member's Bill as it goes through parliament to make such attacks a criminal offence with a maximum ... Read more »Nov, 2005 - Headed For Excellence
Alex McLeod, managing director and Nicolas Suret, plant manager of British Gypsum-Isover, talked to Jayne Flannery about the unique properties of Isowool and the drive towards world class manufacturing excellence In 1996, French group Saint-Gobain... Read more »Nov, 2005 - Fire doors
Fire doors are probably one of the most important elements in the fire containment strategy of a building design. However, in the use of a building they can be overlooked in terms of correct use and quality control within the context of the fire safe... Read more »Dec, 2005 - CE Marking Versus Certification
What determines your choice of a life-safety product - is it reputation, cost, availability or sales hype? How can you be certain of making the correct choice when it may not only affect your safety and that of your work colleagues but also your ... Read more »Dec, 2005 - Sprinkler Facts
Did you know that ... Automatic sprinkler systems are used more than any other fixed fire protection system and over 40 million sprinklers are fitted world-wide each year. Sprinkler systems have been proven in use for well over 100 years. P... Read more »Dec, 2005 - Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association
Guide No. 1 - Fire Precautions for Childcare Facilities that are Places of Work 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This guidance note has been prepared with the objective of informing childcare providers about the fire safety standards that Fire Safety Officer... Read more »
