The Fire Safety Act: Potential pitfalls and how the fire industry can overcome them
July 7, 2021
An in-depth look at the Fire Safety Act 2021, potential pitfalls and solutions with new requirements on fire risk assessments. Read More
A practical guide to fire safety for offices
June 16, 2021
A guide to fire safety for offices, covering common hazards, fire risk assessments and common sense measures. Read More
Grenfell fire risk assessor had “misleading” qualifications and “copied” other building reports into assessments
May 27, 2021
The Inquiry has heard fire risk assessor hired to check the safety of Grenfell Tower had "misleading" qualifications in his title. Read More
Disagreements exposed over personal emergency evacuation plans for disabled people and stay put policies in high-rises
April 12, 2021
Disagreement has broken out over the role of personal emergency evacuation plans for people with disabilities in high rise blocks. Read More
Webinar: How a ‘Responsible Person’ selects competent fire risk assessors and management support
April 7, 2021
SHP will be hosting a webinar on 5th May discussing how responsible persons select competent fire risk assessors and management support. Read More
Better fire safety compliance needed before commercial buildings reopen
March 26, 2021
A survey has revealed that at least 60% of people responsible for the fire safety of their property believe they could be doing more. Read More
Government announces measures to strengthen Fire Safety Order
March 24, 2021
Find out the measures contained in the Government's response to the Fire Safety Consultation to improve competence and cooperation in the sector. Read More
COVID-related considerations when updating fire risk assessments
March 3, 2021
As employees return to work, it is important COVID-related considerations are taken into account when updating fire risk assessments. Read More
Revised fire risk assessment standard published
December 16, 2020
UK national standards body BSI has published a revised version of a fire risk assessment standard that aims to reduce fire risk and improve safety. Read More
‘COVID-19 controls increasing fire risks at work’, warns safety expert
December 11, 2020
Controls to limit the risks of COVID-19 transmission are having an impact on the management of workplace fire risks, according to a firefighter and safety trainer. Read More
How COVID-19 may be affecting fire safety procedures for SMEs
November 19, 2020
Dakota Murphey explores some of the ways that COVID-19 has affected fire safety procedures at smaller businesses, and what they need to consider upon reassessment. Read More
Petition launched as research finds risk of fire at schools double that of other buildings
September 9, 2020
According to new research from insurer, Zurich Municipal, schools in England are “nearly twice as likely” to suffer from a fire as other types of commercial buildings. Read More
Back in the game: How the return of spectators to sport may affect security and fire professionals
July 29, 2020
How the return of spectators to sporting venues may impact on the roles of the security and fire safety professionals working in the grounds. Read More
Government proposes fire door checks every quarter
February 20, 2020
The upcoming fire safety bill is set to stipulate that fire doors in all blocks of flats will need to be checked every three months. Read More
More fire risk assessors could be prosecuted in a post-Grenfell world, leading lawyer warns
July 31, 2019
Fire safety professionals could be held accountable for fire safety breaches in the same way as building owners, according to an expert in fire safety law. Read More
BAFE tailors Fire Risk Assessment Scheme to sole traders
July 15, 2019
BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, has revised the Scheme Document for its Fire Risk Assessment […] Read More
