Lithium-Ion batteries. A guide to the fire risk that isn’t going away but can be managed
May 17, 2024
A guide to the fire risk that isn’t going away but can be managed. An e-book from IFSEC Insider and in association with Firechief® Global
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Electric Vehicles and Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Feature at the HRB Conference
May 16, 2024
4th December 2024 will see the 8th International Tall Building HRB Conference (UK) come to London alongside Anticipate London at […] Read More
The building safety occupation regime and the Golden Thread – filling in the details
February 15, 2024
In this article, Natalie Sellar, Managing Associate at Addleshaw Goddard, looks at the Safety Risk Regulations that came into force on 16 January, and provides further detail on how those responsible must manage safety risks at occupied higher-risk buildings. Read More
Fire Safety Enforcement Notices – What do you need to do?
February 14, 2024
IFSEC Insider hears from Hannah Eales, Partner at legal firm, Kingsley Napley, who provides an overview of fire safety notices, what they are and what happens if not complied with. Read More
Poll statistics steer National Apprenticeship Week towards a more inclusive fire sector
February 8, 2024
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 Feb), a recent poll revealed that 57% of responders believe that there isn’t sufficient awareness on diverse opportunities in fire-related apprenticeships. Read More
The planning, conduct and evaluation of emergency exercises in rail transport
February 1, 2024
Dr Tony Cash, an independent chartered Engineer and International President of the Rail Industry Fire Association sets out top considerations for the planning, design and conduct of major emergency exercises in rail transport. Read More
Fire safety boosted at specialised SEN school in London
January 31, 2024
SOCOTEC UK's Fire Engineering division provides fire consultancy services for the construction of a specialised SEN School in Southwark. Read More
How to safely use and store lithium-ion batteries in the workplace
January 26, 2024
Here, fire safety experts from SOCOTEC discuss how to safely use and store lithium-ion batteries to protect the safety of your people and your workplace. Read More
Defective cladding – a legal perspective
January 23, 2024
In a new collaboration with regular articles from legal firm, Kingsley Napley, IFSEC Insider hears from Partners, Hannah Eales and Claire Lamkin, who provide answers to common defective cladding questions. Read More
58% of unsafe buildings yet to start remediation works, government data shows
January 19, 2024
Data from the Department for Levelling Up and Housing and Communities monthly remediation report, shows that 58% of buildings identified with unsafe cladding are yet to start remediation works. Read More
Bristol landlords ordered to replace cladding deemed a fire ‘safety risk’
January 17, 2024
Landlords of a block of flats in Bristol have been ordered to fix cladding after surveyors found defects in the building. Read More
Fire training course launched with focus on studying ‘state-of-the-art’ modern alarm systems
January 17, 2024
Tavcom Training has launched a new course said to equip professionals in the fire security industry with skills for the design and implementation of state-of-the-art fire detection and alarm systems. Read More
Electric buses withdrawn in Wimbledon after bus fire
January 12, 2024
TfL are investigating the cause of an electric double decker bus catching fire in Wimbledon yesterday (11 January), after a 'huge bang' was heard. Read More
Equestrian yard owner fined for fire safety breaches
January 11, 2024
An equestrian yard owner in Bicester has been fined £5000 for fire safety breaches in their staff accommodation. Read More
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) announces the 2024 FIM Expo
January 10, 2024
The Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo takes place at Action Stations, located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, on Wednesday 6 March. Read More
Golf club get wireless fire safety upgrade after system failure
January 8, 2024
Working in partnership with Fire Action, Hyfire’s Taurus wireless fire devices have been installed at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club. Crowborough […] Read More
