Life Safety

Johnson Controls has added long-distance connectivity between buildings and improved visual alarm safety to its ES Net Life Safety Network. The ES Net Network Bridge facilitates secure data transfer over existing network infrastructure, streamlining monitoring and control across dispersed facilities and campuses. Anna Khanova, Vice President of Global Product Management at Johnson Controls, says, “Large…

In the run up to Fire Door Safety Week in the UK from 25th to 29th September, International Timber is stressing the importance of correctly specifying fire retardant wood and panel products backed by independent certification. Specification errors, installation issues and poor maintenance of fire safety products can have devastating consequences. To facilitate change within…

Sue Corrick, EMEA Product Manager at Allegion UK, explains how ‘responsible persons’ can take advantage of the summer break – and overcome budgetary constraints – to extend the service life of fire doors in school buildings. By the time August arrives, it’s official – school is out for summer. For students and staff alike, the…

FireMate which operates in the UK, Australia and other key international markets has rebranded and spun-off its fire safety solutions into new company, Nimbus Digital Solutions Ltd. Now offered under the ‘Nimbus’ brand, the product portfolio includes fire protection maintenance solutions that streamline operations for system integrators, fire engineers and building managers. We are thrilled…

Wirless fire systems manufacturer Hyfire Italy (previously Argus Italy) has moved to a modern facility at via Achille Grandi 8 in Cernusco sul Naviglio, Milan. Hyfire managing director, Giorgio Koursaris, says: “The relocation was necessitated by our continuous growth and innovation. “The expanded offices enable us to better reflect its digital and adaptable ethos, a trait…

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, discusses a massive fire that engulfed an unsprinklered warehouse in Burgess Hill in West Sussex, resulting in the complete destruction of the facility. A fire broke out on the afternoon of June 19th at a warehouse operated by a mail order hair and beauty products business., necessitating…

The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) supported the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Built Environment Conference Series in Cardiff and Salford in June by raising awareness of the importance of sprinkler systems in buildings. Held under the theme, ‘Performance, Compliance and Safety’, the events attracted expert panels who interacted with a range of construction and…

Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance, comments on a massive fire which destroyed a commercial building operated by digital consultancy Paragon in South Wigston, Leicestershire, and will result in staff being redeployed at other locations in the wider group. On 15th June a blaze broke out at the Paragon Building in Saffron Road and required…

One of London’s best-preserved Victorian theatres, the Harold Pinter on Panton Street in Westminster, has received a fire system upgrade which uses the latest wireless technology. Known as the Comedy Theatre until 2011, the Pinter was built in 1881 to designed by Thomas Verity and, despite changes elsewhere in the building, its 796-seater three-level horseshoe…

Abloy UK has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD course, explaining the requirements of EN 13637:2015 for electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape doors and how to achieve safe electrically controlled escape doors. The course explores EN 13637, which was adopted by BSI in August 2015. The standard covers the application of electrical controls…

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West End Gate, located on the Edgware Road in Marylebone, London, is a prestigious residential development comprising of eight buildings ranging from eight to 29 storeys. The development boasts modern architecture, efficient transport links, and state-of-the-art facilities. SOCOTEC Fire Engineering and Fire Risk Assessment have been appointed since 2018 to provide comprehensive fire safety support…

Dorset County Hospital, an NHS Foundation Trust hospital in the county town of Dorchester in South West England, has successfully completed a comprehensive fire systems upgrade. Numerous challenges presented by the complex range of buildings on the site and delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic were overcome with the installation of 2,700 Apollo self-monitoring Discovery…

Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA), explains why careful allocation of fire service and water resources is required to protect commercial and industrial facilities from potentially devastating fires. In recent weeks the same pattern has been repeated in the news of industrial and warehouse fires; images of a significant fire, large plume…

Notts Golf Club, also known as Hollinwell, has enhanced its fire protection with the installation of over 100 wireless fire devices. The Nottinghamshire-based club has been located at its current site since 1901 and is one of the UK’s top 50 golf courses. Its historic buildings once hosted many famous players, including Enid Wilson, a…

Edinburgh Leisure, Scotland’s largest leisure trust, has selected Imtech Group business SPIE UK to deliver fire and security maintenance services under a 3-year contract following a competitive tender process. Edinburgh Leisure is a charity dedicated to making a positive difference by creating opportunities for everyone to get active, stay active and achieve more with over…

Allegion UK has launched a new set of best practice guides on fire door safety for operators of commercial, education and healthcare environments. Written in conjunction with its fire safety hardware business, the three Briton ‘Fire Door Safety in Review’ guides use original research, drawing on key insights from building managers and door hardware specialists.…

New provisions of the 2022 Building Safety Act came into force in the United Kingdom on 1st April, including a duty for owners of high-rise buildings to keep the safety and standard of buildings under review and a duty to establish a system for sharing building safety information[1]. Full implementation of the Act is due…

Karen Trigg, business development manager, South East at Allegion UK, explains the mandatory fire door (‘regulation 10’) checks introduced for multi-occupied residential buildings by The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. In recent years, both high-rise and high-risk building environments have been the subject of much industry focus. Where Grenfell was a catalyst for change, the…

A state of the art fire system has protected visitors and artwork during The Art of Banksy exhibition at a  temporary venue in Media City, Manchester. Installed by Fire Queen and combining an Advanced Go fire panel with cutting edge wireless devices from Hyfire, the BS5839-1-2017-compliant fire system was installed at very short notice because…

Baldwin Boxall has achieved UKCA certification for its VIGIL2 and VIGIL3 voice alarm products and systems. The UKCA product marking will eventually replace CE marking and requires certification of construction products to be performed by a “UK based Approved Body”. The manufacturer’s new certificate is available to view at baldwinboxall.co.uk/ukca-certificate-for-vigil2-vigil3-voice-alarm. Visit gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-great-britain for information about…

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA), comments on a huge fire at a bus station in Slough to the west of London. Firefighters were called to a fire at a bus station in Slough in the early hours of October 29th. The devastating blaze spread from a bus to the station’s roof…

A new infographic from Abloy to mark Fire Door Safety Week in the UK shows a correlation between rising reports of serious fires and fatalities, and failed fire door inspections. Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director at Abloy UK, explains: “Abloy is a big Fire Door Safety Week supporter, and we promote the crucial importance of fire…

Wireless fire technology from Hyfire is protecting The House of the Binns, a historic house in West Lothian that is under care of the National Trust for Scotland.  The House of the Binns, or simply The Binns, has been the seat of the Dalyell family since it was first built. Despite being donated to the…

Evolution has launched a new dedicated Life Safety Systems division that builds on almost three decades of fire safety systems’ expertise in the UK. Services to be provided by the new division include the design, installation and maintenance of critical safety systems including sprinklers, fire hydrants, automatic opening vents (AOVs) and gas suppression systems, as…

Clear Safety has achieved BAFE SP205 certification as a third-party provider of Life Safety Fire Risk Assessments. The consultancy offers a range of fire safety services, spanning dedicated fire risk assessments and oversight of the completion of remedial works to satisfactory standards. The business is now approved to join the ranks of the elite by…

Global life safety solutions provider Hochiki has elevated Shinsuke Kubo, manaaging director of its operations in the Middle East who is based in Dubai, to the new role of Commercial Director for Hochiki Europe, Middle East, Africa (MEA) and India. Kubo will relocate to the company’s UK head office in Gillingham, Kent and undertaking regular…

Aramark Uniform Services has been selected as the recipient of two Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) Image of the Year Awards. In 2022, NAUMD received 98 award submissions from 38 different companies with the panel judges selecting the winners of 17 awards. Submissions were judged on design originality, branding projection, functionality, and…

Pfannenberg has unveiled the BR50 Series Stacklight™, a visual indicators of a machine’s status for industrial machinery operatives which it claimms as the brightest on the market, outshining its own legacy range of stack light LEDs by 10,000 per cent. The solution features an online configuration tool that makes it easier to design a simple…

EMCOR UK has won three international safety awards from The British Safety Council. The facility services provider was named jointly as a “Best in Country Winner” for the UK, as one of 11 Sector winner, and also received a Chief Adjudicator’s Award at the council’s annual International Safety Awards ceremony in recognition of its commitment…

For operators of hotels and resorts, complying with NFPA 72 and other U.S. safety codes which require annual smoke detection inspection can be costly, as spot smoke detectors are often installed in high ceilings and hard-to-access areas. Del Williams considers alternative solution, aspirating smoke detection technology. The process can be particularly challenging in voluminous spaces…

ABB has announced the pending launch in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK of Movion® – an innovative emergency lighting range for commercial and education facilities. With a global valuation of US $5,386 million in 2020, the emergency lighting market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4 per cent from 2021 to…

FCA-regulated online real estate investment platform Shojin has partnered with innovative Israel-based investment platform, Realty Bundles, in a new joint-venture to lower barriers to entry for investors seeking to invest in institutional-grade real estate globally. The company has also announced it expects to announce additional initiatives in Australia and South Africa shortly. Shojin has offices…

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, comments on the response of fire crews in West London to a devastating industrial fire last month on the very same road that destroyed a similar business on the same road in Park Royal in London two years earlier. The major blaze at the Al Bahij bakery…

Ekho, the newest hybrid wireless fire detection solution from Hochiki, has been installed in six blocks of apartment buildings operated by a North London borough. EN54-25 approved and RED compliant, the solution uses the latest in radio networking technology and provides a robust ‘always on’ network of devices which automatically adapt to changing environmental conditions.…

Jim Augustyniak, regional sales manager at Steel King Industries Inc., explains the role of industrial safety products in preventing and mitigating injuries and damage from collisions in distribution centers. Warehouse and distribution center efficiency and productivity has risen tremendously in recent decades. However, gains can be jeopardized by safety breakdowns that lead to personal injury,…

Visitors to Safety & Health Expo 2022 are invited to visit Stand SH1254 where they can meet the CHAS team and find out more about how CHAS can help you work safer and more efficiently while safeguarding your reputation. Businesses can also visit the CHAS stand to learn about new risk management standards, such as…

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains how an automatic sprinkler system in a warehouse in Leicestershire in England helping the fire service extinguish a fire and prevent further damage. A fire broke out in the storage area of warehouse premises in Hudson Way, Magna Park at 9:30pm on Thursday, March 16th with…

Abloy UK has created a new hybrid style of training that blends in-person seminars with online courses, to help organisations learn more about its Incedo ecosystem. Coleraine-based Advanced Overwatch, who install a range of security systems, wanted to understand more about the company’s new Incedo solution, and were the first organisation to receive the new…

Actavo has secured four awards in acknowledgement of its work in the area of health and safety at the annual Health and Safety Awards organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in the UK. Three of the awards recognise the strategic operations partner which offers services globally across a diverse range…

Jack O’Toole, President and Co-Founder of FreshAirSensor, explains how monitoring for smoking is helping ensure a comfortable and enjoyable guest experience at JNR Management – Best Western and Marriott hotels in New England. JNR Management owns and operates Best Western, Marriott, and other branded hotels across New England. Robins Patel, principal owner at JNR, identifies…

Integrated UK fire and security systems business Evolution was finally able to mark its 25th anniversary in-person with a special event held at the Grade I listed Bisham Abbey in Berkshire, following the postponement of celebrations last year because of Covid-19 restrictions. The event was attended by more than 150 Evolution employees, including staff from…

Sodexo is celebrating seven Gold Medal Awards at the 2022 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. Its corporate services business also received the President’s Award for over ten consecutive years of receiving a Gold Medal, and the Sodexo Property Professional Services business also won the Safe@work-Safe@home trophy.  RoSPA’s Health and Safety awards are internationally recognised and…

René Joppi, managing director of global lighting manufacturer Mackwell, explains how smart technology can resolve challenges associated with testing retrofitted emergency lighting in the United Kingdom’s ageing public housing stock. New buildings are constructed with the most up-to-date technologies in mind, but many structures – especially older ones – are prone to be left behind…

With National Volunteer Month underway in the United States, Aramark is recognizing several outstanding employee volunteers from around the world for their service to local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group’s Be Well. Do Well sustainability plan outlines Aramark’s goal of making a positive impact by working to reduce inequity, supporting and growing communities,…

EMCOR UK is celebrating after being selected for RoSPA Health and Safety awards in eleven separate categories. The facility services provider’s commitment to the safety and wellbeing of customers, visitors and employees was recognised with the following awards: Winner of the Water Industry Sector Award for work with Anglian Water, Severn Trent, Thames Water and…

Alex Minett, Head of Product & Markets at risk prevention, compliance and supply chain management advisory CHAS, explains key changes to the United Kingdom’s Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations that come into effect from 6 April. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022 come into force on 6 April 2022, updating the 1992 Regulations to…

EMCOR UK has been recognised with a ‘Distinction’ at the 2022 British Safety Council International Safety Awards. Now in their 64th year, the awards celebrate organisations from around the world that have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scheme’s independent judges their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health during the previous calendar…

G3 Systems will be exhibiting at fire and rescue, security and civil protection event Interschutz 2022 from 20-25th June at the Deutsche Messe in Hannover, Germany.   Interschutz, which last took place in 2015 was postponed in 2020 and last year, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.   Joining around 1000 other companies from…

Toyota Material Handling is the sponsor of a brand new feature at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – this year’s largest gathering of professionals responsible for running safe and efficient workplaces (NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April 2022). The Safer Logistics Theatre will be an expert-led, free-to-attend seminar programme featuring a range of high profile speakers…

Four landmark London towers are now benefiting from cutting edge fire protection thanks to Hyfire wireless devices, which were installed in record time thanks to a partnership between Hyfire, installers Gemini AMPM and property management company, FirstPort. With up to 25 floors, the Elektron Tower, Proton Tower, Neutron Tower and Switch Tower together form a…

RPS has been appointed by Crown Commercial Services (CCS) onto the Urban Regeneration Lot of the Construction Professional Services Framework (CPS).   CCS is an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office, supporting the public sector in the UK to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2020/21 CCS helped the public…

UK fire risk assessment consultancy and maintenance provider, Fire Stoppers, has become the latest organisation to implement the True Digital Fire Logbook solution from Tio in hundreds of client premises. Having faced  challenges with the completion, storage and access of traditional paper logbooks, the management team at Nottingham-based Fire Stoppers were ready to specify the innovative, cloud-based solution which conforms to the…

Tio Fire Safety will be hosting a Webinar on the Importance of Fire Logbooks, a critical link in the safety of millions on February 23rd, when figures from the UK fire and property industries come together to discuss rapidly evolving fire legislation, regulations and best practices. Hosted by Fire Safety Matters, the online panel discussion,…

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, explains how sprinklers can minimise injury and damage caused by fires in warehouse facilities. Firefighters were called to what was reported as “a huge fire” at a warehouse near Wakefield in Yorkshire, Northern England The devastating blaze tore through a car workshop and a concrete factory on…

A scaffolding contractor has been fined after a worker fell from height resulting in serious injuries. Brighton Magistrates Court heard how, on 15 August 2019, Darren Barnett was dismantling temporary over-roof scaffolding at a site in Hailsham, East Sussex, when he fell through the scaffolding landing on to the roof of the property below, before…

As part of a new global training initiative, TÜV SÜD has launched a training academy to offer safety compliance and business process optimisation courses to the UK’s construction and real estate sectors. The TÜV SÜD Academy will offer more than 60 knowledge transfer courses to individuals and entire organisations. A mix of instructor-led workshops and…

SOCOTEC UK explain the challenges surrounding the commissioning of asbestos surveys for Britain’s ageing rail infrastructure. The age of many depots, stations and associated buildings and structures that are part of the UK’s railway network presents a likelihood that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) will be encountered in one of their many forms, and means structures undergoing…

As the UK builds ever more expansive industrial and warehousing facilities, Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, asks whether buyers and commercial tenants really know the fire risks they are assuming.  Fire is indiscriminate and can affect all buildings regardless of function or size, some with devastating impacts. With on average 490 fires…

The Waking Watch division of UK life safety company, Prime Secure, has launched a budget wireless common fire alarm system. In the wake of the Grenfell disaster, thousands of leaseholders across the UK have shouldered the financial burden of either a wired alarm solution, or a waking watch fire marshal, which could cost more than…

Calderwood House in Cumbria offers a safe place to live and helps homeless individuals build a better future through a 12-week recovery programme. The hostel is run by Time to Change (a not-for profit Community Interest organisation), and its aims and approach reflect two of Securitas key values—integrity and helpfulness. Shaun Kennedy, Securitas UK Country…

Sabina Enu-Kwesi has joined PropTech innovator WeMaintain from Otis Elevators as customer success manager. Her appointment follows a €30 million Series B funding round by the company which is based in London, Paris and Singapore. WeMaintain’s internet of things (IoT) platforms provide owners and operators of commercial and residential buildings with end-to-end critical maintenance solutions…

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has rebranded to reflect an expanding remit as its members increasingly collaborate on other issues its expanded remit and ongoing collaborative vision for the future.  The unique alliance of trade associations and professional bodies has been rebranded as the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV), putting more emphasis on its…

Despite wide acceptance of the role of ventilation in containing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in multi-occupant spaces, facilities managers continue to encounter difficulties upgrading HVAC filtration systems to support recommended high-efficiency particular air (HEPA) filtration capabilities. In this whitepaper, Swedish multinational clean air solutions provider, Camfil A/S, considers alternative solutions currently available. Remobilisation_Strategies_for_the_workplace

26.11.2021, 13:31 A Practical Guide to Fire Doors With poor specification, installation and maintenance of fire doorsets often resulting in devastating consequences, David Hindle, Head of Door Closer Sales at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, provides advice to facilities managers on fire safety system selection.   Fire safety is paramount and a consideration…

22.11.2021, 16:56 Enhancing Fire Safety in Large Non-Standard Buildings Honeywell Building Technologies provides guidance on advanced smoke detection in buildings with atria and large open spaces. Today, the owners of a growing number of non-standard building designs like museums, arenas, stadiums and structures with atria or large open spaces are turning to performance-based design for…

17.11.2021, 14:45 Louise Hosking Commences Tenure as IOSH President Louise Hosking, who has been inaugurated as the 55th President of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), says her focus will be on people, sustainability and putting the heart into health and safety. The risk management specialist assumed the Presidency of IOSH following its…

15.11.2021, 23:45 Safety in Manual Handling Handling and transporting supplies and equipment is a daily requirement for most facilities but one that needs to be managed in accordance with current health and safety guidelines. Facilities managers need to be aware of multiple health and safety regulations relating to the manual handling and transportation of packages and machinery…

15.11.2021, 10:07 Takeaways from COP26 for Smaller UK Contractors The Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) comments on how COP26 and legislation announced by the UK government in anticipation of the agreement will impact on SMEs operating in the construction sector. There is a lot of good work already underway to tackle climate change…

Karen Trigg explains why ongoing assessments and maintenance periods in schools are essential requirements of the UK’s fire safety regulations. The UK Fire Service is called out to extinguish fires in approximately 1,500 UK schools per year. Each year, these incidents – regardless of magnitude – disrupt the education of around 90,000 students, cause economic…

19.10.2021, 09:07 Door Hardware and Hygiene in Public Buildings Daniel May, director, Consort Architectural Hardware, discusses the contribution of door hardware to maintaining hygiene in public facilities. Health and hygiene are delicate themes, particularly in today’s settings. Both our homes and public building environments can have a huge impact on our wellbeing, and over the…

14.10.2021, 12:04 San Diego Awards Contracts for New Fire Station The City of San Diego has awarded the architectural contract for the new Torrey Pines Fire Station to The Miller Hull Partnership, and announced Level 10 Construction as general contractor for the civic facility. The fire station is located on the border between the UC San…

11.10.2021, 21:43 The Importance of Proper Fire Door Closer Adjustment Kirk Smith, business development manager at Allegion UK, explains why adjusting fire door closers post-installation is essential for protecting people and premises.   Door closers perform an integral function in securing a building’s operational safety, regardless of whether they are surface mounted or concealed in…

08.10.2021, 08:50 Ensuring Fire Safety At Work Fire safety is possibly one of the most important things that employers need to consider, alongside other health and safety measures.   Workplaces often have a high number of people entering the building, and workplaces often hold highly flammable materials such as chemicals and paper documents.    Luckily,…

07.10.2021, 12:06 Supporting Airborne Infection Control ABM UK has launched a comprehensive programme of services to help businesses improve indoor air quality in the post-Covid-19 environment.   EnhancedFacility™ launches at a time when the UK is seeing the reoccupation of buildings increase just as colder months approach; making the circulation of fresh air more challenging,…

06.10.2021, 10:27 Psychological Health Certification First for EMCOR UK EMCOR UK has become the first organization in the world to be certified against BSI’s new psychological health and safety scheme ahead of World Mental Health Day. With just days to go before World Mental Health Day 2021, the facility services provider has proved it prioritizes…

RoSPA and L’Oréal are reporting a ‘phenomenal’ response to their Leading Safely for Women programme which launched earlier in the year as part of a wider [email protected]@Home partnership. The programme aims to develop the abilities of women with an entrepreneurial spirit in health and safety, enhancing their visibility in the sector and working towards creating…

30.09.2021, 13:31 Safeguarding Tower Block Residents from Fire Residents of a London tower block awaiting the replacement of cladding identified as unsuitable following the Grenfell Tower tragedy are being protected by a wireless detection and evacuation system following guidance issued by the National Fire Chiefs Council.   The landmark tower in Deptford, South-East London, had…

Following a reported increase in fire-related incidents in commercial buildings in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic, MSL Property Care Services is cautioning owners of commercial premises to be extra vigilant. According to the company, commercial buildings which have been left unattended during the pandemic are likely to have deteriorated, creating increasingly hazardous environments for…

13.09.2021, 14:54 A Cautionary Tale The Business Sprinkler Alliance comments on a recent fire at an unsprinklered warehouse in Coventry in the United Kingdom which was attended by ten fire engines and 70 firefighters.   Warwickshire and West Midlands Fire Service have confirmed the fire, which took place on 19th August, completely destroyed the RAM…

Fire safety doesn’t happen by chance but requires vigilance and an organisation-wide commitment to staff training, according to Karen Trigg, Allegion UK (South East) business development manager.   Improving fire safety within buildings is a challenge we are all continuously facing. Irrelevant of sector, it’s of the highest importance for any building type – from…

06.09.2021, 09:33 Johnson Controls Expands Fire Control Portfolio Johnson Controls has enhanced its fire suppression offering in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of sprinkler, deluge, water spray and foam system manufacturer, Nu-Form Fire. Nu-Form services the fire safety requirements of a diverse range of sectors including warehousing, food, manufacturing production and special hazards, and is permitted…

30.08.2021, 23:11 Fire Resistant Anchors Following a series of highly publicised losses of life to fire in refurbished buildings, Cintec International provides guidance on the importance of fire resistant remedial anchors and reinforcements. In recent years, the risk of fire has become of increasing concern when buildings are being retrofitted, restored, or modernized. London On…

20.08.2021, 16:47 Why a New Approach to Construction Defect Minimisation is Imperative Defective construction is estimated to cost the UK construction industry at least £20 billion annually in direct and indirect charges. Some 40 per cent of all defects are identified as originating from decisions made on-site during the construction phase of a project (source: Even…

Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports and Entertainment, has been selected to Sports Business Journal’s 2021 Class of “Game Changers: Women in Sports Business.” Every year the award, which debuted in 2011, acknowledges the achievements of 50 women who have demonstrating broad, deep, and varied responsibilities and contributed to the sports sector in…

12.08.2021, 16:06 Protecting Scotland’s Construction Workers Post-lockdown The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a video reminding construction professionals in Scotland of the need to continue to keep themselves and others safe as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed.   The 90-second animation is the latest in a string of easy-to-follow Forum films designed to help…

12.08.2021, 14:39 The Need for Forklift Safety Paul Mulcahy, QHSE Manager at Toyota Material Handling UK, explains why vigilance is needed to prevent accidents involving forklift trucks. Despite the noteworthy efforts over many years of such respected organisations as the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and the United Kingdom Warehousing…

30.07.2021, 12:06 Keeping Compliance on the Menu Jeremy Harrison, managing director of MSL Property Care Services, explains why the UK’s hospitality sector needs to pay attention to facility compliance following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. With the end of lockdown now a reality in the United Kingdom, those within the hospitality sector will be preparing…

30.07.2021, 11:32 Safeguarding Airport Passengers and Staff George Best Belfast City Airport’s Fire and Rescue team has invested in innovative self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as part of a multi-million pound equipment upgrade.   The airport’s Emergency Fire and Rescue team is the first in the UK to deploy the recently launched PSS® AirBoss SCBA from Drager…

23.07.2021, 12:05 Addressing the UK’s Public Toilets Crisis Raymond Martin, managing director of the British Toilet Association (BTA), explains why his organisation is calling for more government funding and legislation following findings of an ‘appalling’ lack of public toilet provision.   Public toilets are rapidly vanishing, with many that remain displaying totally unacceptable levels of…

09.07.2021, 15:35 Lessons from the Recent Fire at a Lancashire Primary School A major fire at a school in Lancashire, North West England, has led to its closure and further disruption to students’ education in the run up to the summer holidays.   The fire at the school in Ormskirk on 16th June required six…