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Means of Escape is an information portal for issues relating to Fire Safety, Health & Safety and the Responsible Persons Risk Assessment. The website is a resource for anyone responsible for managing fire safety within an organisation, and provides a range of information about fire prevention, escape, confinement, communication and suppression.
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BRE Global provides some essential information for retail managers
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/822/bre-global-provides-some-essential-information-for-retail-managers/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Cambridgeshire Calls for Businesses to Help Reduce False Fire Alarms
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/806/cambridgeshire-calls-for-businesses-to-help-reduce-false-fire-alarms/ - 29 Nov, 2011
IFEDA Members Feel The Benefit
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/794/ifeda-members-feel-the-benefit/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Cambridgeshire Calls for Businesses to Help Reduce False Fire Alarms
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/792/cambridgeshire-calls-for-businesses-to-help-reduce-false-fire-alarms/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Your Warm Cuddly Friend may not be so Friendly
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/788/your-warm-cuddly-friend-may-not-be-so-friendly/ - 31 Oct, 2011
The Fire Safety Log Book By Solutions Fire Safety
...The principle purpose of the Fire Safety Log Book is to enable employers to keep adequate records of a wide range of fire safety related actions into one succinct document. It is an essential tool to help an organis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/750/the-fire-safety-log-book-by-solutions-fire-safety/ - 29 Jul, 2011
BRE Global discusses Water mist fire protection in offices.
...A report “Water mist fire protection in offices: experimental testing and development of a test protocol”, published by IHS BRE Press, provides the detailed results from a research project funded by the BRE Trust wh...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/749/bre-global-discusses-water-mist-fire-protection-in-offices-/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Do You Understand Fire Safety Legislation?
...Out with the fire certificates and in with a new risk assessment-based fire safety regime.
With a number of six figure fines already having been issued, business owners and managers now probably know that this is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/740/do-you-understand-fire-safety-legislation/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Electricians Pose A Constant Fire Risk During Everyday Maintenance
...Although there is a wealth of advice available from both the IEE Regulations and Document B, many electricians remain totally unaware of the crucial importance of fire sealing cavities made during general maintenanc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/613/electricians-pose-a-constant-fire-risk-during-everyday-maintenance/ - 30 Jun, 2011
BRE Global Discuss Evacuation Modelling and Human Behaviour in Fire
...The development of numerical models to predict evacuation started in the 1980’s and was well established by the 90’s. Early models concentrated on physical aspects such as speed of movement and flow rates through va...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/737/bre-global-discuss-evacuation-modelling-and-human-behaviour-in-fire/ - 30 Jun, 2011
New Aico iPhone App for Contractors
...The new iPhone App is an ideal memory refresher when on-site and is easy to use, with direct links from the contents page to the relevant sections, an email enquiry facility so you can contact Aico directly and a li...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/733/new-aico-iphone-app-for-contractors/ - 31 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association Warns of Reductions in Fire Cover for Businesses
...The Fire Industry Association (FIA) is urging businesses in Berkshire to review their fire risk assessments and seek advice to ensure their emergency procedures reflect changes in response by their local Fire Servic...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/732/fire-industry-association-warns-of-reductions-in-fire-cover-for-businesses/ - 31 May, 2011
International Firex 2011 fire safety at its best
...Having taken place at the NEC Birmingham from 16-19 May 2011, International Firex opened its doors to key decision makers and qualified fire protection professionals in search of the newest advancements in fire p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/726/international-firex-2011-fire-safety-at-its-best/ - 31 May, 2011
New Specifier Pocketbook From Aico
...The Pocket Book, with its '6 Steps to Successful Specification', includes alarm grades and categories, choice of back-up supply, alarm sensor types, alarm quality, installation methods and additional features to con...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/673/new-specifier-pocketbook-from-aico/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Intrinsically Safe, Single-Handed Thermal Imaging Camera From Draeger
...Saving valuable time and enabling firefighters to enter the incident without delay, the camera is safe to use in any environment without risk of explosion. In line with entry protocol, one hand is left free for user...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/671/new-intrinsically-safe-single-handed-thermal-imaging-camera-from-draeger/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Fire Risk Assessors Demonstrate Competence
...The Fire Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Scheme (FRACS Company) certification has been awarded to BB7 Fire Safety Engineering, based at Chatham Dockyard, Kent.
The assessment by WCL - part of the Exova group...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/669/fire-risk-assessors-demonstrate-competence/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Forewarned And Forearmed - Technical Knowledge For Best Practice
...Do your engineers and sales staff need to be refreshed on legislation and standards for fire safety signing?
Would you like to know more about the Regulatory Reform Order and ISO 7010?
Are risk assessments g...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/652/forewarned-and-forearmed-technical-knowledge-for-best-practice/ - 21 Dec, 2010
FIA Releases Gaseous Systems Guides
...The first, single-sheet document, FIA Fact File 0041, details information about likely changes in the need for annual checking of pressure gauge calibration for inert gas containers. Previously, wherever pressure ga...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/651/fia-releases-gaseous-systems-guides/ - 21 Dec, 2010
How To Buy Fire Extinguishers (Without Getting Your Fingers Burnt!)
...The bottom line is that if your fire equipment is not properly commissioned and serviced you are not just flouting fire regulations and risking prosecution, you will find that your insurance cover is affected and yo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/645/how-to-buy-fire-extinguishers-without-getting-your-fingers-burnt/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Smoke Control Dampers 'Grey' Area Resolved
...The primary reference document for guidance on such systems is the ‘Grey Book’ entitled, ‘Fire Dampers (European Standards) Volume 1’, published by the UK Association for Specialist Fire Protection (AS...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/569/smoke-control-dampers-grey-area-resolved/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Toxic Smoke Warning To Shropshrie Residents
..."Toxic smoke affects your ability to breathe. It is a sensation similar to drowning," said Guy Williams, temporary station manager at Tweedale fire station in Telford.
A 21-year-old Shropshire student is reco...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/547/toxic-smoke-warning-to-shropshrie-residents/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Updated Code Brings Fire Door Best Practice Up To Date
...The new Code is the only comprehensive and authoritative source of information available in the UK to offer focussed, qualified advice for construction professionals on this vital subject. It offers information on r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/543/updated-code-brings-fire-door-best-practice-up-to-date/ - 27 Jan, 2010
...Fire in a thatched roof is difficult to detect and once started is almost impossible to control. Once a fire has taken hold within a roof it will spread rapidly, due to the very nature of how thatch burns and detect...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/526/thatch-on-fire/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Top Of The Class! C-TEC'S Talented Twosome Flying High
...Rachael joined C-TEC as a 17 year-old apprentice, and quickly became involved in the testing of new product innovations including a revolutionary voice alarm system. Winner of Young Manufacturer of the Year in 2006,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/525/top-of-the-class-c-tecs-talented-twosome-flying-high/ - 28 Nov, 2009
...The Association stresses that if you are involved in the provision of a fire protection package, at any level, you share liability for its usefulness and its operation when it is needed in a fire and that liability...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/514/fire-legal-liability-and-you/ - 24 Sep, 2009
...Unlike most online companies, they stock all of the products in their own modern warehouse and, for orders placed before 2pm, deliver everything the next day. And, unlike most, they do not sell cheap Chinese or Midd...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/501/fire-protection-online-ltd/ - 06 Aug, 2009
First Landlord In London Imprisoned For Fire Safety Breaches
...The prosecution followed a fatal fire at a flat on Ruskin Road, Tottenham on 16 September 2007. After being removed from the building by firefighters, a man was taken to hospital but died later from his injuries....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/433/first-landlord-in-london-imprisoned-for-fire-safety-breaches/ - 22 Jan, 2009
Bangkok New Years Fire Kills 61
...The cause of the fire is under investigation but several witnesses recalled a fireworks display during the New Year's countdown had ignited the blaze. It is believed to have started from a display on the nightclubs...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/428/bangkok-new-years-fire-kills-61/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Sembcorp Protection Offers BS 25999 Accreditation 'Blueprint'
...The Standard is about an organisation's ability to recover from any major business disruption - everything from a flood to a fire, the complete meltdown of an IT system to a major breach in security. Accreditat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/426/sembcorp-protection-offers-bs-25999-accreditation-blueprint/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Med Certification For Zhejiang Orientx Is A First For BSI In China
...Zhejiang Orientx chose BSI Product Services as the Notified Body it would use for MED Conformity Assessment partly because the company already held Kitemark approval for its fire extinguishers, in line with EN3. Sin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/424/med-certification-for-zhejiang-orientx-is-a-first-for-bsi-in-china/ - 18 Dec, 2008
Employee Was 'Engulfed In Flames'
...The employee identified that a leak had occurred during a transfer of petrol from a fuel receiver tank into a vehicle's petrol tank. He went over to the unit to stop the leak and in doing so walked through a puddle...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/418/employee-was-engulfed-in-flames/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Sembcorp Secures Romanian Petrochem Deal
...Sembcorp's initial task was to carry out an expert assessment of Petrom's current state or readiness and determine if its needs were being met and, if not, whether these would be best met by enhancing the in-house e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/408/sembcorp-secures-romanian-petrochem-deal/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Property Owners And Property Management
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/363/property-owners-and-property-management/ - 14 Jul, 2008
A Risk Reduced In Time Saves Fines
...1.Before the RRO
Prior to October 2006 Fire Safety in the UK was implemented on a 'Prescriptive basis'. What this meant was that there was a minimum requirement for a premises to have certain fire safety measures i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/353/a-risk-reduced-in-time-saves-fines/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/348/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 29 May, 2008
Casualty Warning: Wedged Fire Doors Trend
...Late last year an Essex company was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling almost £41,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of fire safety regulations at their premises, in particular fire doors wedged open and ex...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/333/casualty-warning-wedged-fire-doors-trend/ - 11 Apr, 2008
...To apply for your free space simply email sales@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk with your details.
Seminars include:
Regulatory Reform Order Seminar
The Regulatory Reform Seminar explains the demands of the n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/302/free-fire-safety-seminars/ - 24 Jan, 2008
Protecting Process, Plant and Personnel
...HazardEx International 2008 is bigger than ever and will be held at a brand new, purpose built EXEC Centre at the East of England Showground. The conference features a full two-day international conference programme...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/298/protecting-process-plant-and-personnel/ - 09 Jan, 2008
78% of Fire Safety Professionals Unsure About New Fire Law
...The RRO was introduced in October 2006, and places the responsibility for fire safety and risk assessment on the building owner or manager. Following the spate of recent fatal fires around the country, the implicati...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/282/78-percent-of-fire-safety-professionals-unsure-about-new-fire-law/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/280/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 28 Nov, 2007
New Guide To Fire Houses In Multiple Occupation
...The guide has been designed to provide bite sized information for Landlords regarding their fire safety requirements to tenants. Following confusion on this topic we have dedicated this issue to Fire Safety in HMO's...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/273/new-guide-to-fire-houses-in-multiple-occupation/ - 16 Nov, 2007
Fire Safety In Houses In Multiple Occupation
...Current toolkits include:
Fire Safety in Schools and Colleges
Fire Safety in Places of Assembly
Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes
Fire Safety in Hotels and Guest Houses
We are currently preparing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/266/fire-safety-in-houses-in-multiple-occupation/ - 15 Nov, 2007
Making The Right Choice - Fire Alarm Systems
...Perhaps it is best to start by writing down the needs of your business, what has driven you to think about a system. If it is because of fire authority requirements pay careful attention to their wording. Some pe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/256/making-the-right-choice-fire-alarm-systems/ - 26 Oct, 2007
Over £22 Million Worth Of Fire Damage In Schools
...Regular inspections are carried out by the fire service to ensure requirements such as fire safety training and safety signs are in place. Fire certificates are no longer valid, and in fact, all previous fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/248/over-22-million-worth-of-fire-damage-in-schools/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Organisations Learn to Rise from the Ashes
...An officer from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and representatives from Bedford Police, Fire and Ambulances shared useful information and advice highlighting the importance of Business Continuity Man...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/243/organisations-learn-to-rise-from-the-ashes/ - 27 Sep, 2007
...Current topics include:
Fire Extinguishers & Systems
Fire Safety Signs & Photoluminescence
Fire Alarm & Detection
Fire Safety Management & Risk Ass...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/233/new-forum/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Guide To Business Continuity Management
...Means of Escape has developed a guide to cover this area providing information and advice to organisations wishing to produce this plan.
Please click here and register to view or download this guide...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/222/guide-to-business-continuity-management/ - 20 Aug, 2007
...When fire crews arrived at the incident they found smoke coming from the first floor windows of the three storey building.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus discovered th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/220/nursing-home-fined-200000/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Means of Escape File of Evidence
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/202/means-of-escape-file-of-evidence/ - 12 Jul, 2007
Fire Safety Audit - Guide For Basic Fire Risk Assessment
...Within the working environment the same principle applies, but the importance of good risk management is far more important as the lives and livelihoods of many are often at stake.
Processes must be controlled to...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/194/fire-safety-audit-guide-for-basic-fire-risk-assessment/ - 25 Jun, 2007
Means Of Escape Launch Communities Links
...We have added a page linking our users to the facilities available on the Communities and local government website which are relevant to fire safety.
Communities have produced numerous guides covering a variet...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/172/means-of-escape-launch-communities-links/ - 21 May, 2007
The IFSM Define Risk Assessors
...Many are discouraged by the
anecdotal evidence that is coming to light with regards to the way some
assessments are being completed, the costs involved (minimum and maximum) and
the amount of 'gear' that is being...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/161/the-ifsm-define-risk-assessors/ - 25 Apr, 2007
Self Certification Schemes - Be Careful, read the 'small print'
...There are Government backed self-certification schemes for other industries, for example FENSA for replacement glass, but currently there are no such schemes for passive fire protection in the UK. If you are offered...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/148/self-certification-schemes-be-careful-read-the-small-print/ - 19 Mar, 2007
Fire Safety - How Safe Is Your Kitchen?
...A particular key to fire safety changes is the importance of the fire risk assessment (FRA), one organisation has looked at the FRA's in the kitchen environment; Indepth Hygiene. They are concerned that the "respons...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/124/fire-safety-how-safe-is-your-kitchen/ - 01 Feb, 2007
The Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
...In order to promote quality, consistency and good working practices, the ASFP operates a Code of Practice for its members. More recently, the Association was a major force in the establishment of the increasingly ac...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/123/the-association-for-specialist-fire-protection-asfp/ - 01 Feb, 2007
Factories And Warehouses Guide
...Also, where you handle and store flammable materials and substances, it will help you take account of these in your risk assessment and help you determine the necessary precautions to take to minimise the likelihood...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/120/factories-and-warehouses-guide/ - 01 Nov, 2006
...This guide is intended for premises where the main use of the building or part of the building is an office or shop. It may also be suitable for the individual units within other complexes, although consultation wit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/6/who-should-use-this-guide/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Pubs Unaware Of New Fire Regulations
...The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) condemned the government after research revealed that nearly half of bars, pubs and restaurants were unaware of the change.
Spokesman Simon Briault said: "Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/4/pubs-unaware-of-new-fire-regulations/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Help To Reduce Elderly Fire Deaths Advocated
...The new service is being launched at the home Windermere resident Gordon Gregg who will be receiving a free Home Safety Check from one of the county's new older persons' advocates.
The new fire prevention ser...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/2/help-to-reduce-elderly-fire-deaths-advocated/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Fire Legislation will bring new opportunities to Tradespersons
...A fire safety risk assessment will have to be completed on a regular basis and evidence of this assessment filed.
The process of the fire safety risk assessment will affect the management of all maintenance...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/11/fire-legislation-will-bring-new-opportunities-to-tradespersons/ - 09 Sep, 2006
New fire safety law for business premises
...Launching the booklet, Deputy Justice Minister Hugh Henry said:
"Too many people in Scotland are killed each year as a result of fire and tragically many of these deaths could be prevented. That's w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/7/new-fire-safety-law-for-business-premises/ - 09 Sep, 2006
New Guides For The Reform Order
... You will need to take account of where you handle and store flammable substances and determine the necessary precautions to minimise the likelihood of them being involved in a fire.
The guides are being wri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/30/new-guides-for-the-reform-order/ - 09 Jun, 2006
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits BRE
...A number of female scientists and engineers are employed by BRE, HRH met some of them and saw examples of their work. Carol Atkinson, Managing Director of the BRE's LPCB spoke to HRH about BRE's continuous efforts...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/26/her-royal-highness-the-princess-royal-visits-bre/ - 09 Jun, 2006
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Each year there are over 3,100 arson attacks on shops, cafes and small businesses*. It is estimated that up to 80% of businesses are seriously affected following a major fire**. You can help prevent your b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/38/arson-alert/ - 09 May, 2006
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The same study suggests that, in an average week, arson results in:
3500 deliberately started fires;
50 injuries;
two deaths; and
a cost to society of at least £25 million....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/36/reducing-the-risk-of-arson/ - 09 May, 2006
Means Of Escape In Case Of Fire For People With Disabilities
...Evacuation Plans
Each building should have an evacuation plan. This is a requirement of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997. The plan should include the action to be taken by staff in the event of fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/44/means-of-escape-in-case-of-fire-for-people-with-disabilities/ - 09 Mar, 2006
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The ODPM Minister responsible for fire safety Jim Fitzpatrick said in a written statement to the House of Commons:
"During the passage of the Order it was of concern to the House that business and enf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/61/fire-safety-reform/ - 09 Feb, 2006
A Worked Example of a Fire Risk Assessment
...A Local Newsagent's Shop
Initially, a simple single line drawing of the premises roughly to scale /proportion, should be drawn, showing any relevant structural features and the use of particular areas e.g...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/69/a-worked-example-of-a-fire-risk-assessment/ - 09 Jan, 2006
...The Fire Department Instructors' Conference (FDIC) is being held for the first time in the region, from May 6 to 10, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
World leaders in fire training,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/63/fire-forum-on-the-way/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association
...In addition to the advice contained in this note, DfES publish a suite of "National Standards" documents (see Bibliography) that detail the standards to be achieved. Ofsted produces additional guidance to these s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/72/chief-and-assistant-chief-fire-officers-association/ - 09 Dec, 2005
Guidance on new fire legislation
...The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is expected to come into force in April 2006 and will replace most existing general fire safety legislation. The new, risk-assessment based regime requires those persons res...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/84/guidance-on-new-fire-legislation/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...Due to owner and management liability, clearly laid out in new safety legislation, the HSSA (Health and safety Signs Association) have realised the need for many organisations to revisit their safety communication s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/82/are-the-signs-right/ - 10 Oct, 2005
TACKLING ARSON - AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
...Peter Lackey, UK Fire Product Marketing Manager for ADT and an active member of the BFPSA and FETA Marketing Groups looks at how an integrated approach to preventing arson, combining fire protection and security mea...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/89/tackling-arson-an-integrated-approach/ - 10 Sep, 2005
New advice puts a dampener on fire in historic buildings
...Ingval Maxwell OBE, Director of Technical Conservation, Research and Education at Historic Scotland stressed the importance of prevention and damage-limitation techniques in conserving Scotland?s built heritage. Spe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/106/new-advice-puts-a-dampener-on-fire-in-historic-buildings/ - 01 May, 2005
News
No Batteries In Smoke Alarms In Tragic House Fire !
...In a report to the fire authority in December, fire chiefs forecast that the next victim of a house fire in Shropshire would be an elderly woman, living alone, in a house with a smoke alarm that was probably not wor...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news262.aspx - 24 Jan, 2012
Help us prevent future tragedies!
...Initial fire investigations in Lancashire suggest that the smoke detector in the property was not working. CFOA recommends that all homes are fitted with working smoke detectors and urges everyone to test smoke dete...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news257.aspx - 11 Jan, 2012
Companies & Manager Fined £440,000 After Worker Dies Crushing Aerosol Canisters
...The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Deeside Metal Company Ltd, of Saltney, Chester, and Jeyes UK Ltd, of Bromfield Industrial Estate, Mold, for failing to have proper controls in place to manage the ext...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news142.aspx - 21 Dec, 2010
Hotel Fire Prosecution Considered
...Three people died in the Penhallow Hotel fire in Newquay in August 2007.
The service has been investigating the owners of the hotel, O&C Holdsworth, under fire safety legislation.
The fire service sa...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news138.aspx - 29 Oct, 2010
Businesses fail fire safety checks
...A pub, a shop and two restaurants all failed fire safety checks carried out in the wake of the town's recent blaze.
Just like properties gutted in the Fairfax Place incident at the end of May - all four of the to...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news131.aspx - 15 Jul, 2010
...Only last weekend firefighters were called to a fire on the decking of a flat in south west London which had been caused by a disposable barbecue. The barbecue had been left unattended and caused a fire which badly...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news123.aspx - 28 May, 2010
..."There is nothing more devastating for firefighters than to find out that someone has died or been seriously injured because a fire broke out as they slept. Smoke and fumes won't wake you up. It's exactly the opposi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news120.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
Beware ill advised application guidance
...According to the Association, the UK is suffering from an unfettered plethora of questionable actions from self-promoting, self-inspecting suppliers/applicators who are potentially undermining the foundations for fu...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news107.aspx - 23 Oct, 2009
IFSEC India Announces Further Support Of Its US Pavilion
...This news follows the announcement that IFSEC India, a leading event for security and fire technology has been certified by the USC (United States Commercial Services). Michael Thompson, Director, Trade Fair Certifi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news105.aspx - 19 Aug, 2009
Means Of Escape At International Firex
...Means of Escape will be exhibiting at STAND K9, offering exclusive show offers for advertising, getting the best out of your budget during the recession and sponsorship opportunities.
Brand awareness and marketi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news95.aspx - 06 May, 2009
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news78.aspx - 16 Dec, 2008
...To participate in the FIA survey simply
click here and download the survey form.
The banning of fire extinguishers from two blocks of flats in Bournemouth after being identified as a health and safety ris...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news59.aspx - 14 Jul, 2008
Latest Information On Incidents In London
...MONDAY 12 MAY
Barking - flat fire
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a flat on Dovehouse Mead in Barking last night. The fire started in the living r...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news53.aspx - 16 May, 2008
...Aimed at installers, specifiers, and end-users of fire protection and prevention products, Firex South 2008 is the ideal place to receive independent advice from the leading fire safety experts in the country.
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www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news36.aspx - 08 Jan, 2008
New Guide To Fire Safety In Houses In Multiple Occupation
...The guide has been designed to provide bite sized information for Landlords regarding their fire safety requirements to tenants. Following confusion on this topic we have dedicated this issue to Fire Safety in HMO?s...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news29.aspx - 15 Nov, 2007
Fire Safety Prosecution - Co-op Group
...Further to the detailed examinations that ensued, serious fire safety deficiencies were recorded in 38 of the 41 Co-op stores within these areas and a senior Co-op manager was consequently interviewed under...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news26.aspx - 11 Oct, 2007
...It took Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service a good 2 hours to get the blaze under control and it was midnight before the flames had finally been doused.
When Managing Director Raoul Perfitt was finally allowed into...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news7.aspx - 10 Apr, 2007
Fire Risk Assessment For London Schools
...Most schools require 1-2 day's work to complete an assessment, which does not disrupt or interfere with the day to day running of the school. "We find the best way to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment is on a typical d...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news1.aspx - 18 Jan, 2007
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