Simultaneous Evacuation Guidance Update
September 26, 2022Traditionally purpose-built blocks of flats are generally designed and built to support a stay-put evacuation strategy. In the event of a fire, only residents from flats directly affected by f...
Updated Guidance for Brick and Tile Manufacturing, Stonework and Foundries
September 26, 2022Silica is a natural substance found in most stone, rocks, sand, quartz and clay. This can be released as dust during a number of manufacturing tasks. Breathing silica dust or respirable crys...
PEEPS for High Rise Buildings
September 26, 2022A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (or PEEP) is a specific plan used to ensure that those who may need assistance can evacuate safely in an emergency, for example persons with limited mobili...
Driver Licensing Consultation Launched
September 26, 2022Prior to 1997 drivers who passed their car test were automatically entitled to drive small lorries and vans up to 7 ½ tonnes with a trailer up to 750kg maximum authorised mass (giving a total...
Launching the Road Safety Investigation Branch
September 26, 2022The Government has announced plans to recruit a new specialised team to form a new independent body known as the Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) that will investigate road collisions o...
Incorrectly Installed Fire Dampers
September 26, 2022Fire dampers are a means of fire protection used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems which act to prevent the spread of fire through ducting. Where temperatures rise the fire ...
Bank Holiday Announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
September 16, 2022Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, and last day of the period of national mourning, will be a national bank holiday. This national bank holiday wi...
Consultation Launched on Changes to Building Regulations
August 30, 2022Following the enquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, the Building Safety Act was launched and received Royal Assent on 22nd April. The Act brings forward a number of changes to make buildings s...
Updated Fire Safety Guidance for Construction Sites
August 30, 2022The HSE have recently revised their fire safety guidance for construction sites, “HSG168 Fire Safety In Construction”. It is estimated that every year there are hundreds of fires on constr...
New Fire Regulations for Flats and High Rise Buildings in England
August 30, 2022Coming into force in January 2023 and following on from the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower inquiry, the government has introduced new regulations covering fire safety for domestic premi...
Consultation Launched on the New Safety Regime for Occupied Higher Risk Buildings
August 30, 2022The Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Assent at the end of April and introduces a new more stringent regulatory regime for the construction and use of buildings, in particular for high-r...
Telescopic Ladder Failures
August 18, 2022Recent research by The Ladder Association has found that up to 80% of telescopic ladders sold failed to meet the minimum safety requirements set out in BS EN 131-6 Ladders – Telescopic Ladde...
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