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SS Systems In Attendance At The NEC Fire Safety Event

April 29th, 2024|

The Fire Safety Event is dedicated to supporting industry professionals and organisations in improving and maintaining the highest standards in fire safety management. The 2024 Fire Safety Event will be at the NEC in Birmingham over Tuesday 30th April to Thursday 2nd May. Representatives from SS Systems will be in attendance and available for face to face meetings and discussions.

NHS Trusts Witness A Concerning Surge In Fire Occurrences

April 22nd, 2024|

Recent data from NHS Digital unveils a troubling uptick in fire incidents documented by NHS trusts, with 1,372 fires logged in the 2022/23 timeframe. This reflects a notable spike of over 18% from the preceding year, equating to nearly four fires occurring daily across NHS premises.

Safe Spaces Scheme Extended To Private Security Industry

April 15th, 2024|

The Safe Spaces initiative, introduced by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) last year to enhance the safety of retail environments for individuals in need of assistance, is expanding its scope to include private security organisations and individuals.

New Guidance On Fire Risk Appraisals Of External Walls Is Now Available

April 8th, 2024|

The Facade Special Interest Group, a collaboration between the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), has issued guidance on 'Proportionality and Risk in Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs)' aligned with PAS 9980. This comprehensive document delves into crucial considerations surrounding risk acceptability and the proportional nature of remedial actions, in accordance with PAS 9980 recommendations.

Police Are Failing Retailers As Co-op Reports Record Crime Levels In 2024

April 2nd, 2024|

The Co-op has raised an alarm over the soaring levels of crime, stating that incidents of retail crime have reached unprecedented heights, with a staggering 35% surge year on year. The retailer disclosed that over 175,000 incidents were documented in the initial half of the year, averaging nearly 1,000 incidents daily.

Company Directors Found Guilty Of Endangering Lives With Fire Safety Breaches

March 25th, 2024|

In a shocking development, two Directors of a West Bromwich based company, have been sentenced to prison for endangering residents' lives due to flagrant violations of fire safety regulations. This revelation, brought to light by the West Midlands Fire Service, underscores the severe repercussions of disregarding fire safety protocols.

Surge In Electric Bike Popularity Raises Fire Hazards Concerns

March 18th, 2024|

The expanding market for electric bikes, scooters, and mopeds presents a positive trend in reducing carbon emissions, as studies indicate their low carbon footprint. However, this growth also brings attention to the electrical safety risks associated with electric two-wheelers.

Immediate Appeal For Restaurants To Reassess Fire Safety Measures

March 11th, 2024|

Fire and Rescue Services emphasise the critical importance of fire safety for residents residing above food outlets, highlighting the increased risks associated with insufficient safety measures. Restaurant owners and proprietors of food establishments are strongly advised to review their fire safety protocols, especially for premises with residents above or below.

Large Fire At Music Festival Business Warehouse

February 19th, 2024|

Residents were forced to evacuate their homes following a significant fire that erupted at a nearby warehouse business in Manchester during January. The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) reported that the blaze commenced in the evening on a Monday outside of office hours at a facility located on Stockport Road in Hyde.

Huge Financial Implications From Skip Hire Site Fire

February 12th, 2024|

Demolition costs for Lancaster fire may rise to £900k for Lancaster City Council who are grappling with a financial quandary in the aftermath of a massive fire at a former skip hire site. The potential demolition costs, estimated at £900,000, have prompted the council to consider various options to address the consequences of the fire that consumed a significant amount of waste.

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