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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) is warning the coach and bus industry that more mustRead More »
Johnson Controls’ Hygood® Inert Gas System 300 (IGS-300) simplifies fire suppression in buildings with valuable or sensitive assets. The solutionRead More »
Mitie Group has been recognised with a coveted Gold RoSPA award for demonstrating commitment to health and safety through itsRead More »
With the UK firefighting foam ban set to criminalise using PFOA-based fire suppression systems after 4th July, Veolia has developedRead More »
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has selected EMCOR UK as the winner of its 2025 FacilitiesRead More »
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised with four RoSPA President’s Awards out of a total tally of seven goldRead More »
Despite patient health and wellbeing always being prioritised in healthcare facilities, fire safety rarely receives as much attention. Alex Airnes,Read More »
Corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched the new framework agreement, Building Safety and Fire Compliance,Read More »
Kentec Electronics has leveraged its global fire panel expertise to bring an integrated wired addressable fire detection system to market.Read More »
As the UK marks Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week, Propertymark is encouraging tenants renting in the private sector to ensure theyRead More »
Keraflo has released its new technical brochure for its Fire Sprinkler Tank Valves range. The brochure outlines the key featuresRead More »
Kirk Smith, national account manager at Allegion UK, says the UK needs a more proactive approach to passive fire protectionRead More »
Propertymark has welcomed the publication of the final report of the Grenfell Inquiry but warns that lessons must be actedRead More »
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains why life safety professionals and architectural specifiers need better knowledge ofRead More »
A new UK-wide campaign from Veolia highlights the fire risks associated with disposing of certain waste items and how theyRead More »
ISS and field service management software company Totalmobile are launching a groundbreaking safety initiative to safeguard lone and isolated workersRead More »
Cygnus is unveiling new remote notification and monitoring platform Cygnus ALERT at the Fire Safety Event in Birmingham. Cygnus ALERTRead More »
Mitie has acquired UK independent Fire & Security business GBE Converge Group for a maximum cash consideration of £27 million.Read More »
The Port of Dover has expanded a fire safety framework agreement with DMA Group to include repairs and improvements acrossRead More »
Wireless fire technology from Hyfire is protecting The House of the Binns, a historic house in West Lothian that isRead More »
A year into its launch, Atlas Security has been named as a finalist for the Start Up Company of theRead More »
Evolution has launched a new dedicated Life Safety Systems division that builds on almost three decades of fire safety systems’Read More »
ROCKWOOL is claiming the UK’s lowest thermal conductivity rating for its new stone wool acoustic and fire insulation product forRead More »
The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) will be at the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Annual Conference and Exhibition fromRead More »
Johnson Controls is offering an alternative approach to fire detection with its FireClass range of open-protocol fire detection products whichRead More »
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA), questions recent press reports of planning permission being granted for aRead More »
Clear Safety has achieved BAFE SP205 certification as a third-party provider of Life Safety Fire Risk Assessments. The consultancy offersRead More »
As educational facilities revel in a summertime of empty hallways and classrooms, Sue Corrick, EMEA Product Manager at Allegion UK,Read More »
Global life safety solutions provider Hochiki has elevated Shinsuke Kubo, manaaging director of its operations in the Middle East whoRead More »
Aramark Uniform Services has been selected as the recipient of two Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) ImageRead More »
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) revisits a fire in a commercial laundry facility in the UnitedRead More »
Pfannenberg has unveiled the BR50 Series Stacklight™, a visual indicators of a machine’s status for industrial machinery operatives which itRead More »
EMCOR UK has won three international safety awards from The British Safety Council. The facility services provider was named jointlyRead More »
For operators of hotels and resorts, complying with NFPA 72 and other U.S. safety codes which require annual smoke detectionRead More »
ABB has announced the pending launch in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK of Movion® – an innovative emergencyRead More »
FCA-regulated online real estate investment platform Shojin has partnered with innovative Israel-based investment platform, Realty Bundles, in a new joint-ventureRead More »
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, comments on the response of fire crews in West London to aRead More »
Ekho, the newest hybrid wireless fire detection solution from Hochiki, has been installed in six blocks of apartment buildings operatedRead More »
Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, comments on calls from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) forRead More »
Jim Augustyniak, regional sales manager at Steel King Industries Inc., explains the role of industrial safety products in preventing andRead More »
Visitors to Safety & Health Expo 2022 are invited to visit Stand SH1254 where they can meet the CHAS teamRead More »
Jack O’Toole, co-founder and president of FreshAir Sensor, discusses a research finding that estimates the cost of unauthorized smoking forRead More »
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains how an automatic sprinkler system in a warehouse in Leicestershire inRead More »
Abloy UK has created a new hybrid style of training that blends in-person seminars with online courses, to help organisationsRead More »
Actavo has secured four awards in acknowledgement of its work in the area of health and safety at the annualRead More »
Jack O’Toole, President and Co-Founder of FreshAirSensor, explains how monitoring for smoking is helping ensure a comfortable and enjoyable guestRead More »
Integrated UK fire and security systems business Evolution was finally able to mark its 25th anniversary in-person with a specialRead More »
Sodexo is celebrating seven Gold Medal Awards at the 2022 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. Its corporate services business alsoRead More »
René Joppi, managing director of global lighting manufacturer Mackwell, explains how smart technology can resolve challenges associated with testing retrofittedRead More »
With National Volunteer Month underway in the United States, Aramark is recognizing several outstanding employee volunteers from around the worldRead More »
EMCOR UK is celebrating after being selected for RoSPA Health and Safety awards in eleven separate categories. The facility servicesRead More »
Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at risk prevention, compliance and supply chain management advisory CHAS, explains key changesRead More »
EMCOR UK has been recognised with a ‘Distinction’ at the 2022 British Safety Council International Safety Awards. Now in theirRead More »
G3 Systems will be exhibiting at fire and rescue, security and civil protection event Interschutz 2022 from 20-25th June atRead More »
Toyota Material Handling is the sponsor of a brand new feature at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – thisRead More »
Four landmark London towers are now benefiting from cutting edge fire protection thanks to Hyfire wireless devices, which were installedRead More »
RPS has been appointed by Crown Commercial Services (CCS) onto the Urban Regeneration Lot of the Construction Professional Services FrameworkRead More »
UK fire risk assessment consultancy and maintenance provider, Fire Stoppers, has become the latest organisation to implement the True Digital Fire Logbook solution fromRead More »
Tio Fire Safety will be hosting a Webinar on the Importance of Fire Logbooks, a critical link in the safetyRead More »
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains how sprinklers can minimise injury and damage caused by fires inRead More »
A scaffolding contractor has been fined after a worker fell from height resulting in serious injuries. Brighton Magistrates Court heardRead More »
As part of a new global training initiative, TÜV SÜD has launched a training academy to offer safety compliance andRead More »
SOCOTEC UK explain the challenges surrounding the commissioning of asbestos surveys for Britain’s ageing rail infrastructure. The age of manyRead More »
As the UK builds ever more expansive industrial and warehousing facilities, Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, asksRead More »
The Waking Watch division of UK life safety company, Prime Secure, has launched a budget wireless common fire alarm system.Read More »
Calderwood House in Cumbria offers a safe place to live and helps homeless individuals build a better future through aRead More »
Sabina Enu-Kwesi has joined PropTech innovator WeMaintain from Otis Elevators as customer success manager. Her appointment follows a €30 millionRead More »
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has rebranded to reflect an expanding remit as its members increasingly collaborate on otherRead More »
Despite wide acceptance of the role of ventilation in containing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in multi-occupant spaces, facilities managersRead More »
26.11.2021, 13:31 A Practical Guide to Fire Doors With poor specification, installation and maintenance of fire doorsets often resulting inRead More »
22.11.2021, 16:56 Enhancing Fire Safety in Large Non-Standard Buildings Honeywell Building Technologies provides guidance on advanced smoke detection in buildingsRead More »
17.11.2021, 14:45 Louise Hosking Commences Tenure as IOSH President Louise Hosking, who has been inaugurated as the 55th President ofRead More »
15.11.2021, 23:45 Safety in Manual Handling Handling and transporting supplies and equipment is a daily requirement for most facilities butRead More »
15.11.2021, 10:07 Takeaways from COP26 for Smaller UK Contractors The Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) comments on howRead More »
19.10.2021, 09:07 Door Hardware and Hygiene in Public Buildings Daniel May, director, Consort Architectural Hardware, discusses the contribution of doorRead More »
14.10.2021, 12:04 San Diego Awards Contracts for New Fire Station The City of San Diego has awarded the architectural contractRead More »
11.10.2021, 21:43 The Importance of Proper Fire Door Closer Adjustment Kirk Smith, business development manager at Allegion UK, explains whyRead More »
08.10.2021, 08:50 Ensuring Fire Safety At Work Fire safety is possibly one of the most important things that employers needRead More »
07.10.2021, 12:06 Supporting Airborne Infection Control ABM UK has launched a comprehensive programme of services to help businesses improve indoorRead More »
06.10.2021, 10:27 Psychological Health Certification First for EMCOR UK EMCOR UK has become the first organization in the world toRead More »
RoSPA and L’Oréal are reporting a ‘phenomenal’ response to their Leading Safely for Women programme which launched earlier in theRead More »
30.09.2021, 13:31 Safeguarding Tower Block Residents from Fire Residents of a London tower block awaiting the replacement of cladding identifiedRead More »
Following a reported increase in fire-related incidents in commercial buildings in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic, MSL Property CareRead More »
13.09.2021, 14:54 A Cautionary Tale The Business Sprinkler Alliance comments on a recent fire at an unsprinklered warehouse in CoventryRead More »
06.09.2021, 09:33 Johnson Controls Expands Fire Control Portfolio Johnson Controls has enhanced its fire suppression offering in the United KingdomRead More »
30.08.2021, 23:11 Fire Resistant Anchors Following a series of highly publicised losses of life to fire in refurbished buildings, CintecRead More »
20.08.2021, 16:47 Why a New Approach to Construction Defect Minimisation is Imperative Defective construction is estimated to cost the UKRead More »
Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports and Entertainment, has been selected to Sports Business Journal’s 2021 Class ofRead More »
12.08.2021, 16:06 Protecting Scotland’s Construction Workers Post-lockdown The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a video reminding construction professionalsRead More »
12.08.2021, 14:39 The Need for Forklift Safety Paul Mulcahy, QHSE Manager at Toyota Material Handling UK, explains why vigilance isRead More »
