Just 15% of newly-built schools in the UK are fitted with sprinklers
December 20, 2019
iHASCO, a provider of health and safety eLearning, is urging education institutions to tackle fire hazards with the launch of its updated Fire Awareness course, as reported on SHP. Read More
Portable fire extinguishing: FIA updates guidance and fact files
March 1, 2019
The Fire Industry Association’s Extinguishing Council has updated a number of guidance notes and fact files around portable extinguishers – covering the ADR, electrical risks, environmental guidance and more. Read More
Euralarm seeks members for fire extinguishing section
January 8, 2018
National trade associations and companies not represented at European level, as well as existing Euralarm Members, can get their voice heard in Brussels by becoming members of the pan-European lobbying body’s extinguishing section. Read More
Four in 10 construction workers use the wrong type of fire extinguisher on electrical fires
November 28, 2017
“Each year, there are 40,000 fires in the workplace, which can put the lives of workers at risk but using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can also have major consequences,” said Bradley Markham, director at Bull Products. Read More
Updated fire extinguisher servicing scheme now includes asbestos awareness
October 25, 2017
BAFE has launched the revised SP101 scheme, which seeks to recalibrate the definition of competence in the context of fire extinguisher services. Read More
A rough guide to fire extinguisher servicing and the service-free model
September 12, 2017
What the latest guidance says on how often you should service your fire extinguishers and what it entails; how to choose a competent servicing company; and a new brand of extinguishers, 'P50', that promises an alternative to annual servicing contracts. Read More
How to use a fire extinguisher safely and effectively
August 9, 2017
Deploying a fire extinguisher correctly depends on which type it is and the material on fire. Our guide explains how to use the various types and how to deal with various materials, as well as giving some general principles for safe, effective use. Read More
Construction fire safety: Bull Products upgrades first-responder stations with height-extending detector
July 20, 2017
Bull Products, which specialises in developing life-saving fire protection equipment for the construction industry, says its revamped stations will cut costs and for contractors and construction companies. Read More
BAFE issues revised fire extinguisher servicing competency scheme document
July 19, 2017
BAFE has revised its fire extinguisher maintenance/service scheme and BAFE SP101:2017 this is now available via the BAFE website. Read More
10 top tips for the maintenance and testing of fire detection systems
June 15, 2017
Courtesy of the FPA, these tips offer a digital foretaste of the kind of high-level education to expect from the FPA Infozone at FIREX International 2017. Read More
London 2012, the ATP Tour and the Kings of Leon incident: Fire safety at The O2
May 18, 2017
Paul Andrews, project manager at AEG Europe, gives a detailed account of the fire protection/safety systems and fire engineered strategy at The O2, including measures implemented for music concerts, the 2012 Olympic Games and the ATP tennis tour. Read More
Fact or fiction? Separating fire-safety myths from reality
April 27, 2017
Paul North from Fire and Water Supplies puts some common myths to rest and confirms the veracity of some often surprising fire-safety facts. Read More
Fire extinguisher types: How to choose the right class
April 26, 2017
Choosing the correct fire extinguisher for the relevant class of fire could literally be the difference between life and death. Here’s a guide to each type and when to use them. Read More
Fire extinguishers: your legal obligations
March 27, 2017
There are nearly 20,000 commercial fires in the UK each year, demonstrating the importance of taking your fire-safety obligations seriously if you own commercial premises or run a business. So what are your legal obligations regarding fire extinguishers? Read More
BAFE scheme revamp on fire extinguisher maintenance now open to consultation
January 12, 2017
BAFE invited feedback on proposed changes to the SP101/ST104 scheme, which pertains to the competence of technicians who maintain fire extinguishers. Read More
FES Actok Autonomous Fire Extinguisher Explained… in 45 Seconds
June 23, 2016
Speaking at FIREX 2016 Guiseppe Griffo from FES (Fire Extinction Systems) attempts to sum up why an autonomous fire exingusher device from […] Read More