April 19, 2022
After multiple breaches of the Fire Safety Order, a landlord and responsible person for an office block in Bedford have been fined £40,000. Read More
March 29, 2022
January saw the highest ever fine imposed for fire safety breaches under the Fire Safety Order 2005. We examine the record-breaking aspects of the case. Read More
February 28, 2022
A beginner's guide to everything you need to know about a fire risk assessment, the duties of the responsible person and fire risk assessor. Read More
February 4, 2022
On Monday 28th February, Barbour EHS will be joined by the Fire Protection Association on their webinar, exploring best practice in fire risk assessment. Read More
January 31, 2022
JLA, has revealed that many companies are ill-equipped to deal with the growing risk of fires at their sites. Read More
January 27, 2022
What duties should be considered for responsible persons and understanding the role they play in mitigating fire risks in the workplace. Read More
January 26, 2022
A new code of practice for the fire risk appraisal of external walls and cladding of multi-occupancy residential buildings has been published by BSI. Read More
January 11, 2022
New research by fire safety specialist, JLA, has revealed that many companies are ill-equipped to deal with the growing risk of fires at their sites. Read More
January 10, 2022
Hunter Seymour assesses the impact of Covid on fire risk management procedures, and considers best practice pathways for the years ahead. Read More
December 8, 2021
A new report by Firetrace, has set out best practice to the importance of conducting effective fire risk assessments at wind farms. Read More
November 23, 2021
Simon Molloy explains what Responsible Persons can do now to ensure they prepare ahead of the Fire Safety Act becoming law. Read More
October 20, 2021
Safety experts warn that people with disabilities are 'at risk' due to lack of clarity over emergency evacuation processs. Read More
October 6, 2021
The London Fire Brigade prosecuted a West London building owner after breaches of fire safety law were discovered following a major blaze. Read More
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
June 16, 2021
A guide to fire safety for offices, covering common hazards, fire risk assessments and common sense measures. Read More
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