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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 - Clearing The Air
Colt International is hosting a series of free technical seminars examining current and future trends in smoke control, at three locations across the UK, in April. - April 2, RIBA Building, London - April 8, The Lowry, Manchester - April 9, Aust... 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 » - 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 »