Fire Safety Management
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ASFP leads the way in partnership and education
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/831/asfp-leads-the-way-in-partnership-and-education/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Adopting a fire safety culture is a corporate commitment that each organisation should have in place
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/823/adopting-a-fire-safety-culture-is-a-corporate-commitment-that-each-organisation-should-have-in-place/ - 31 Jan, 2012
BRE Global provides some essential information for retail managers
...and making fire safety management a part of
staff’s normal duties so that it becomes familiar and routine. As the ‘Responsible
Person’ it would also be a good practice to appoint a deputy or deputies to
as...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/822/bre-global-provides-some-essential-information-for-retail-managers/ - 31 Jan, 2012
BRE Global discusses issues surrounding the Responsible Person.
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/812/bre-global-discusses-issues-surrounding-the-responsible-person-/ - 20 Dec, 2011
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/805/david-sugden-chairman-of-the-passive-fire-protection-federation-says-risk-assessments-should-always-start-with-the-structure-/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Alan Cox Discusses Planning for Hotel Fire Safety, Sponsored by FireCad
...Effective Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP)
In order to be effective a Fire Safety Management Plan requires a number of key elements and these are shown in the diagram below....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/799/alan-cox-discusses-planning-for-hotel-fire-safety-sponsored-by-firecad/ - 29 Nov, 2011
MP Pledges to Take Sprinkler Question to The House
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/793/mp-pledges-to-take-sprinkler-question-to-the-house/ - 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
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/784/taking-the-initiative-ground-breaking-project-to-install-automatic-fire-sprinklers-in-existing-sheffield-tower-block-whilst-residents-remain-in-their-homes/ - 30 Sep, 2011
The Fire Industry Association aiding fire safety best practice in commercial premises
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/783/the-fire-industry-association-aiding-fire-safety-best-practice-in-commercial-premises/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Elite Fire Safety selects Detectomat’s SRC 3000 for Victorian residential flats
...Douglas and Gordon, an up market London estate agent, block and property Management Company, instructed EFS to install independent wireless fire alarms into each of the 5 separate entrances knowing that the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/769/elite-fire-safety-selects-detectomat’s-src-3000-for-victorian-residential-flats/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Draka writes exclusively for the Means of Escape on cable safety matters.
...Specifiers and installers have never had such an extensive choice of fire rated cables. However, the welter of legislation that has come on stream in recent years, the trend towards more buildings being designed wit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/763/draka-writes-exclusively-for-the-means-of-escape-on-cable-safety-matters-/ - 31 Aug, 2011
BRE Global discusses Means of Escape for Disabled Persons
...Current Legislation
The introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) places a duty on building owners and operators to make reasonable adjustments to facilitate access for dis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/762/bre-global-discusses-means-of-escape-for-disabled-persons/ - 31 Aug, 2011
NATURVENT – ‘SHEV system for residential premises’
...‘Highly Commended’ at the Product Excellence Awards for this year’s
Homebuilding and Renovating Show, this innovative product is compliant
with Approved Document B and other current regulations and is adaptable...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/754/naturvent-–-‘shev-system-for-residential-premises’/ - 29 Jul, 2011
The Fire Safety Log Book By Solutions Fire Safety
...the heart of your fire safety management structure, only if you use it to its full potential. If you would like to receive further information on the Fire Safety Log Book that Solutions Fire Safety Ltd provide plea...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/750/the-fire-safety-log-book-by-solutions-fire-safety/ - 29 Jul, 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
...as alarm systems, fire safety management, occupancy type and building complexity, and the control of occupant escape behaviour, something which is important for the development of effective evacuation strategies. R...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/737/bre-global-discuss-evacuation-modelling-and-human-behaviour-in-fire/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Clive Raybould From FSTC discusses the Fire safety Order and how to comply
...fire safety and fire safety management totally onto the organisation and its management. To demonstrate compliance with the FSO you need to show that you understand the fire safety issues in your premises and more...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/736/clive-raybould-from-fstc-discusses-the-fire-safety-order-and-how-to-comply/ - 30 Jun, 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
FIA Announces New Fire Risk Assessment Membership Criteria
...One of the FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council’s major objectives has been to ensure that members adopt good and ethical practices when carrying out Fire Risk Assessments. This is beneficial to the public looking for a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/721/fia-announces-new-fire-risk-assessment-membership-criteria/ - 03 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association to Help Provide a Safe Environment for Businesses
...of incorporating fire safety management protection measures. No matter what size the business, this event will help them provide a safe environment for occupants and staff alike.
Major fires often result in bu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/710/fire-industry-association-to-help-provide-a-safe-environment-for-businesses/ - 03 May, 2011
International Firex 2011 - Innovative fire safety solutions
...Focusing on raising the standards and driving improvement where fire prevention and assessment requirements are concerned, International Firex presents the latest in approvals and compliance, current fire safety leg...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/704/international-firex-2011-innovative-fire-safety-solutions/ - 03 May, 2011
Ensuring Your Premises Is Safe From A Fire Requires Much More Than Fire Safety Arrangements
...The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) is now in its sixth year running as the prime legislation for fire safety. When this legislation first changed, it shifted the responsibility from your local fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/683/ensuring-your-premises-is-safe-from-a-fire-requires-much-more-than-fire-safety-arrangements/ - 31 Mar, 2011
...Designed and developed by Jalite the pioneers of photoluminescent technology, the 316 Low Location Lighting (LLL) System requires no electrical connection illuminating immediately with the removal of external light...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/676/tunnel-escape-route-systems/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Business Development Managers Appointed at Klaxon
...Martyn Corcoran has been appointed Business Development Manager for Klaxon Fire and Industrial. Martyn has over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, 10 of which have been dedicated to providing techni...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/674/new-business-development-managers-appointed-at-klaxon/ - 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
The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!
...The International Standard Technical Committee (TC145) is responsible for graphical symbols and has worked continuously for over 20 years to develop the very best safety signs to convey critical safety information....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/666/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 22 Feb, 2011
Jalite 'L' Markers - Identify Your Escape Routes!
...L Markers are designed to identify the designated stairway escape route and the risks associated with stairway traffic and reduce liability by improving safety.
They help to orientate the user and provide a conti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/661/jalite-l-markers-identify-your-escape-routes/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Training For The Nominated Fire Warden
...General training might be as simple as showing new staff the fire exits and giving basic training on what to do in the event of a fire but nominated individuals with specific responsibilities regarding fire safety m...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/660/training-for-the-nominated-fire-warden/ - 31 Jan, 2011
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
...Companies, whose main goal is to engineer and develop fire detection systems for application in the world’s global markets, have a major, almost insurmountable task on their hands. One of the most significant challe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/638/a-case-of-double-standards/ - 29 Oct, 2010
Escape - It Makes Sense To Illuminate This Information On The Floor!!
...Low Location, relating to the safety way guidance system, is the ‘installation position at floor level or at a short distance above floor level for safety signs and other safety way guidance components.’ This makes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/631/escape-it-makes-sense-to-illuminate-this-information-on-the-floor/ - 28 Oct, 2010
...and sufficient fire safety management balance. It is a document that should be under constant review and provides the sign posts to expedient and efficient organisation. It is not a document that is self contained,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/627/well-thats-that-or-is-it/ - 29 Sep, 2010
The Effects of Changing Approaches to Fire Safety Design
...The safety codes depend on assumptions and oversimplifications and the result is buildings that are often over-engineered in some areas and misunderstood in others.
Of course, changes have been occurring over the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/619/the-effects-of-changing-approaches-to-fire-safety-design/ - 28 Sep, 2010
Jalite ‘L’ Markers - Identify Your Escape Routes!
...L Markers are designed to identify the designated stairway escape route and the risks associated with stairway traffic and reduce liability by improving safety.
They help to orientate the user and provide a continu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/615/jalite-‘l’-markers-identify-your-escape-routes/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Understanding Your Fire Safety Training Requirements
...more in their Free Fire Safety Management Workshop Run on a monthly basis at our home in Basildon Essex, this is an ideal starting point to knowledge and understanding of the RRO, its requirements and the duties of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/614/understanding-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Draka Clarifies The Confusion Surrounding New Code Of Practice
...The new Standard covers the selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. It replaces BS 7346-6:2005 [Components for smoke and heat cont...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/607/draka-clarifies-the-confusion-surrounding-new-code-of-practice/ - 29 Jul, 2010
...FireCell is a next generation wireless detection system using cutting edge ‘Smart Cluster Technology.’ Firecell is a real breakthrough! It guarantees simplicity of installation and wide wireless coverage. This is no...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/572/ems-launches-firecell/ - 29 Mar, 2010
Chubb Fire & Security Deploy TaskMaster To Extinguish Field Inefficiencies
...Why TaskMaster?
In 2000 Chubb Fire implemented TBS Enterprise Mobility’s TaskMaster solution to provide its field technicians with a more efficient means of managing collections, deliveries, insta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/568/chubb-fire-and-security-deploy-taskmaster-to-extinguish-field-inefficiencies/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Fire Protection Of Rolling Stock - 24th-25th March 2010
...In addition, the development of new technologies and systems means that fire protection approaches have to constantly be reviewed. Due to all these changes, better insight into current standards and future trends is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/555/fire-protection-of-rolling-stock-24th-25th-march-2010/ - 25 Feb, 2010
To Shay Away! C-TEC'S Quantec Call System Scores At New Stadium
...Quantec provides the disabled washrooms in the stadium with alarm facilities. Says Steve: "Quantec certainly gives staff peace of mind as they can be confident that any assistance alarms will be responded to on both...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/550/to-shay-away-c-tecs-quantec-call-system-scores-at-new-stadium/ - 25 Feb, 2010
...without good fire safety management."
For more information about fire safety law, and your responsibilities, visit www.london-fire.gov.uk/RegulatoryReformOrder2005.asp.
For other information regardin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/546/fire-safety-is-your-business/ - 27 Jan, 2010
The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!
...Identify, Locate, Inform, Instruct.
Worldwide, safety managers are required by their domestic legislation to ensure that all personnel are aware of hazards, the nature of the hazard and the measures to be taken f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/529/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
...The new FIRElink-Nano is a single-pipe system with a sampling pipe length for still air of 50 metres, with either two, six or ten sampling holes, depending on whether the fire risk is Class A, Class B or Class C. It...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/523/nano-extends-hochikis-firelink-detection-offering/ - 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
...The CDM Regulations are broken down into 5 parts:
Part 1: The application of the Regulations and definitions.
Part 2: General duties that apply to all construction projects.
Part 3: Additional duties that only a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/513/fire-safety-in-construction/ - 24 Sep, 2009
...Assessment and Fire Safety Management course, which includes directed project work and assessment, followed by a series of eight study units on various aspects of fire safety on a correspondence basis. Students are...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/509/cfpa-diplomas/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Caribbean Region To Adopt ISO Tsunami Signage
...ISO 20712 provides specifications and guidance on safety signs for aquatic hazards. These include internationally agreed signage for a tsunami hazard zone, evacuation area and evacuation building.
Caribbean tsun...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/502/caribbean-region-to-adopt-iso-tsunami-signage/ - 19 Aug, 2009
Correct Installation Critical To Performance
...Passive fire protection systems, as intumescents, boards and sprays are known, are installed on or around the structural steel elements during the construction phase. Although they do not themselves fulfil any struc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/499/correct-installation-critical-to-performance/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Worcestershire NHS Remains Up-To-Date With Emergency Escape
...Now with over 100 buildings, a fresh audit was carried out by Worcestershire NHS' fire risk consultant to check there were the right number of chairs in high priority buildings. The outcome involved relocating some...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/497/worcestershire-nhs-remains-up-to-date-with-emergency-escape/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
...The new FIRElink-Nano is a single-pipe system with a sampling pipe length for still air of 50 metres, with either two, six or ten sampling holes, depending on whether the fire risk is Class A, Class B or Class C. It...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/493/nano-extends-hochikis-firelink-detection-offering/ - 23 Jul, 2009
Internet Portal Remotely Monitors Royal Albert Hall Fire System
...ipGateway is a fully interactive internet portal that presents the user with a detailed description and current status of the fire system. The information displayed on the user's web browser is updated in real time,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/491/internet-portal-remotely-monitors-royal-albert-hall-fire-system/ - 17 Jul, 2009
...staff training and fire safety management. All courses, dates and fees are listed on the consortium's website at www.britishfireconsortium.org.uk alternatively call Ken Day on 01743 248045....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/490/top-marks-for-bfc-training/ - 13 Jul, 2009
Silver Bear Fire Introduces 2D Fire Plans
...Silver Bear can now provide you with clean, simple and easy to interpret fire plans which provide solutions to a number of requirements, including:Recording the findings of your Fire Risk Assessment.We can provide a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/487/silver-bear-fire-introduces-2d-fire-plans/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Award Winning Senior Living Homes Use Evac+Chair
...advisors, Quality Fire Safety Management Ltd, were responsible for specifying the Evac+Chairs. A spokesman for the company explained, "All our staff have a fire service background and so have experienced the diffic...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/467/award-winning-senior-living-homes-use-evac-chair/ - 06 May, 2009
Advanced Electronics' Fire Panels Rise To The Challenge
...The sophisticated cause and effect functions in the Mx-4000 are being used to help reduce false alarms. If an alarm is raised in an individual room, only the local sounder is activated for a period of two minutes. I...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/466/advanced-electronics-fire-panels-rise-to-the-challenge/ - 06 May, 2009
...Means of Escape Guide to Reducing False Alarms and others are available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by System Sensor
Almost half of the calls to the fire and rescue service a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/464/reducing-false-alarms/ - 06 May, 2009
Online Fire Training For All Staff - Brigade Approved & Endorsed By WMF Arson Task Force
...Why has this course been so popular!
Not only is it extremely cost effective for any sized company, the course provides the user with a comprehensive outlook taking into account all key elements of fire safety w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/457/online-fire-training-for-all-staff-brigade-approved-and-endorsed-by-wmf-arson-task-force/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Hochiki To Unveil New Detection & Alarm Technology
...Visitors to the Hochiki stand will also be in line for an opportunity to win the latest compact Philips DCP951 Docking Entertainment System and enjoy watching DVDs and iPod videos on its 225mm-wide colour widescreen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/456/hochiki-to-unveil-new-detection-and-alarm-technology/ - 07 Apr, 2009
...Evactools can now provide you with clean, simple and easy to interpret fire plans. Our clear 2D Fire Plans provide solutions to a number of requirements, including:
Recording the findings of your Fire Risk Assess...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/441/evactools/ - 16 Feb, 2009
Draka Cable Chosen For Leicester's New Leisure Experience
...The development links directly to the adjacent Shires shopping centre, which has also been re-branded "Highcross", and adds 110,000 square metres of retail space to Leicester, making it equal in size to the internat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/438/draka-cable-chosen-for-leicesters-new-leisure-experience/ - 06 Feb, 2009
Electronics Giant Chooses Hochiki Protection
...Commenting on his company's decision to select Hochiki, General Manager, Edward Schurch says: "We demand the highest quality fire detection and found that Hochiki has technical expertise that makes it one of the lea...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/436/electronics-giant-chooses-hochiki-protection/ - 06 Feb, 2009
...In addition, the development of new technologies and systems means that fire protection approaches have to constantly be reviewed. Due to all these changes, better insight into current standards and future trends is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/434/vib-events/ - 06 Feb, 2009
...The standard builds on government guidance to legislative requirements, providing an advanced approach to fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.The guidance on means of escape for disabled peopl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/430/evactools/ - 09 Jan, 2009
...of good fire safety management information. Clearly visible and unambiguous signage is essential for speedy escape, particularly in buildings where many of the occupants might be unfamiliar with the building layout...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/414/evactools-november/ - 18 Nov, 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
British Fire Consortium In Good Form!
...Historically members have been small to medium sized companies specialising primarily in the installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and associated fire safety equipment. UK based manufacturers a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/397/british-fire-consortium-in-good-form/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Hochiki Protects New Blood Centre
...A total of 891 Hochiki ESP - Enhanced System Protocol - open-protocol devices were installed by Bristol-based MAT Fire Systems Ltd. They include: 615 optical smoke sensors that incorporate Hochiki's unique Flat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/387/hochiki-protects-new-blood-centre/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Proactive Over Reactive Mentality In Business
...issue in fire safety management is the re-active management ethos. It is what has been termed 'Management by Disaster' by Dr Proulx and is exhibited by companies and government departments alike.
Significant ev...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/381/proactive-over-reactive-mentality-in-business/ - 14 Aug, 2008
The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
...Unfortunately there is no one invention yet that can do that. But a Fire Door is an important part of an overall strategy to hindering the spread of fire.
There is a mandatory requirement to install Fire Resistan...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/369/the-fire-door-an-open-and-shut-case/ - 23 Jul, 2008
Draeger Takes Reliable Flame Detection To A New Level With Integral Camera Technology
...Unlike traditional radiation, or combined radiation and CCTV flame detectors, the state-of-the-art Flame 5000 uses the camera to detect the flame and, as a result, can virtually eliminate false alarms. Also offering...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/366/draeger-takes-reliable-flame-detection-to-a-new-level-with-integral-camera-technology/ - 14 Jul, 2008
...Steve Best (Jnr) of Newflame, Peterborough,has successfully completed the BFC's Extinguisher Technician Course and was recently presented with his certificate from BFC Training Officer Ken Day. Steve, who obtained a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/365/bfc-training-success/ - 14 Jul, 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
The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
...Unfortunately there is no one invention yet that can do that. But a Fire Door is an important part of an overall strategy to hindering the spread of fire.
There is a mandatory requirement to install Fire Resistan...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/361/the-fire-door-an-open-and-shut-case/ - 14 Jul, 2008
...Paragraph 64 of the guidance to the Approved Code of Practice 'Management of Health and Safety at Work' advises:
'The information provided should be pitched appropriately, given the level of training, knowledge a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/359/are-you-being-understood/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Advanced Electronics Appoints Head of UK Sales
...John has over 20 years experience within the fire and security industry, seven of which have been with Advanced Electronics. During his time at Advanced John has undertaken a wide range of roles, including product m...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/354/advanced-electronics-appoints-head-of-uk-sales/ - 13 Jun, 2008
IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
...What is there to see at IFSEC?
- Free seminars
- IFSEC Conference
- Security Industry Awards - Rouge
- Free access to co-located shows
Here's a preview of a few show highlights:
FREE educational c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/335/ifsec-2008-the-global-place-for-the-security-industry/ - 15 Apr, 2008
Casualty Warning: Wedged Fire Doors Trend
...of the company's fire safety management procedures at the highest levels'.
Wedge Pledge campaign
These worrying trends highlight the importance of Fireco's Wedge Pledge, a major new campaign that aims to eli...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/333/casualty-warning-wedged-fire-doors-trend/ - 11 Apr, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...Following the introduction of the new act organisations can
be found guilty of corporate manslaughter if death is caused by a gross breach
of its duty of care that is substantially due to senior management failure...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/332/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Agustawestland Fire And Rescue Flies Ahead With Draeger BA
...Paul Smith, Station Commander at the AgustaWestland Fire Service explains, "Not only have we become the first non-local authority fire service to use the new system in the UK, but our firefighters are now benefiting...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/331/agustawestland-fire-and-rescue-flies-ahead-with-draeger-ba/ - 10 Apr, 2008
New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
...Hochiki is citing a wide variety of applications for FIRElink. These include: smaller non-compartmentalised rooms; warehouses with racking; and electronic and electromechanical equipment. Two versions have so far be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/330/new-hochiki-system-cuts-the-cost-of-smoke-detection/ - 10 Apr, 2008
IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
...What is there to see at IFSEC?
- Free seminars
- IFSEC Conference
- Security Industry Awards - Rouge
- Free access to co-located shows
Here's a preview of a few show highlights:
FREE educatio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/327/ifsec-2008-the-global-place-for-the-security-industry/ - 10 Apr, 2008
New Flagship School Benefits from Advanced Fire Protection
...Seven Advanced Mx-4000 fire control panels were installed by Bristol-based MAT Fire Systems Ltd, together with over 400 detectors and 300 base sounders from Hochiki and 8 Airsense Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) sy...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/321/new-flagship-school-benefits-from-advanced-fire-protection/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Kingfell's Risk & Crisis Contol Division Is Making Its Mark
...According to Kingfell's CEO, Paul Bryant, an increasing number of Kingfell's clients are realising that they need to seek expert help to devise plans that manage all of their risks, not just fire, and integrate thes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/319/kingfells-risk-and-crisis-contol-division-is-making-its-mark/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...Following the introduction of the new act organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter if death is caused by a gross breach of its duty of care that is substantially due to senior management failure....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/300/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 23 Jan, 2008
Technical Trophy Competition 2008
...FIREINF is Arguably the World's Premier Collection of Fire and Fire-Related, Validated
And Authoritative Information that aims to help all those seeking such information.
Emphasis is on all aspects of Fire, Em...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/295/technical-trophy-competition-2008/ - 08 Jan, 2008
...principles of good fire safety management and audit to ensure you comply with the new legislation.
£19.95 plus P&P
Guide to Fire safety Signs & Signage
The NEW Means of Escape Guide to Fire Safet...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/294/january-sale-10-percent-off/ - 08 Jan, 2008
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need adequate fire safety awareness training to carry out the role of a fire representative.
Training on...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/285/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need adequate fire safety awareness training to carry out the role of a fire representative.
Training on ho...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/281/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Free Fire Safety Training From Jalite
...of an effective Fire Safety management system and are a requirement under the new legislation.
All parts of the working environment from canteen to cloakroom from operating room to ordinary office require their...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/276/free-fire-safety-training-from-jalite/ - 28 Nov, 2007
New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
...Hochiki is citing a wide variety of applications for FIRElink. These include: smaller non-compartmentalised rooms; warehouses with racking; and electronic and electromechanical equipment. Two versions have so far be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/271/new-hochiki-system-cuts-the-cost-of-smoke-detection/ - 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
...The fire developed in an electrical cupboard under the stairs of the converted house rendering the only means of escape useless.
Occupants had to be rescued by the fire service and taken to hospital with smoke inh...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/262/fire-safety-in-flats/ - 26 Oct, 2007
...engineering and fire safety management design environment. You should have relevant qualifications in fire safety. Projects extend throughout Europe with the majority of business based in the UK. The work scope ran...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/259/recruitment-opportunities/ - 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
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need adequate fire safety awareness training to carry out the role of a fire representative.
Training on ho...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/246/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 27 Sep, 2007
...Ladders were used to rescue two residents from the upper floors while others were lead to safety. Two women, both in their nineties were taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation and minor burns.
Si...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/245/surrey-care-home-closed/ - 27 Sep, 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
New Fire Strategy Document Published By BSI
...The PAS911 approach to devising a fire strategy is one that can be qualified; one where there is an agreed agenda and protocols, so the results can be analysed. It uses a number of new techniques, models and analysi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/241/new-fire-strategy-document-published-by-bsi/ - 27 Sep, 2007
...Safety Management & Risk Assessment
The forum is one of the leading areas of the website with hundreds of hits and visitors each month. Whether you are a fire safety professional an indiv...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/233/new-forum/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Another Register Of Risk Assessors
...Last Year I Could Not Spell Fire Risk Assessor; Now I Is One.
We have now lived with the new world of Fire Risk Assessments, undertaken under the jurisdiction of the Regulatory Reform Order, for over 6 months. Pe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/231/another-register-of-risk-assessors/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Fire And Business Continuity Training - Award Winning Courses From Industry Experts
...delivering
Fire Safety Management and
Fire Risk assessment courses.
Following seven years in the fire service, FSC's Principal Fire Engineer Russ was formerly Group Fire Strategy Manager for BAA, and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/228/fire-and-business-continuity-training-award-winning-courses-from-industry-experts/ - 31 Aug, 2007
NSI Achieves UKAS Accreditation
...The EMS scheme is generally being targeted at NSI Gold approved companies who already have Quality Management System approval. It will be of particular interest to those companies working towards an integrated manag...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/221/nsi-achieves-ukas-accreditation/ - 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
Less Than 5% Of UK Business Have A Disaster Recovery Plan
...The current flooding throughout Yorkshire, Gloustershire and Oxfordshire should be a warning to companies that these disasters occur with no warning and can destroy your company.
The explosion that o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/219/less-than-5-percent-of-uk-business-have-a-disaster-recovery-plan/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Understanding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Seminar
...The new legislation supersedes much of the existing fire safety legislation, for example, fire certificates are no longer valid.
The new role of the responsible person is examined in detail in the seminars with...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/217/understanding-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-seminar/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Perform Your Fire Risk Assessment
...produced complete fire safety management 'toolkits' for use in three of the most vulnerable sectors:-
schools and colleges
residential care homes
hotels and guesthouses...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/216/perform-your-fire-risk-assessment/ - 20 Aug, 2007
...Now aware of the ever present risks, organisations are engaging in emergency planning, working alongside security professionals to predict possible areas of weakness.
The twin towers were designed to withstand f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/215/are-we-prepared/ - 20 Aug, 2007
BMT Isis - Fire Safety & Risk Assessment
...The BMT Isis Marine Fire Risk Assessors team are predominately ex Royal Navy Marine Engineers with demonstrable experience, knowledge and skills related to the operation, maintenance and design of large sea going ve...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/213/bmt-isis-fire-safety-and-risk-assessment/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Planes, Boats, Trains and the Regulatory Reform Order
...The premises working alongside these organisations are just as accountable and must ensure effective fire safety is in place, higher risks are present such as the evacuation procedures and combustible materials.
Tr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/208/planes-boats-trains-and-the-regulatory-reform-order/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Last Year I Could Not Spell Fire Risk Assessor; Now I Is One.
...The recognition of the need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment varies between 'no awareness at all' to a complete embracing of the process. Obviously those bodies which fit into the small and medium sized category...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/207/last-year-i-could-not-spell-fire-risk-assessor-now-i-is-one-/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Footwear & Clothing In the Workplace
...Yvette Ashby, founder of director-e, said: "We received an amazing level of support for our last conference, but even that could not prepare us for the reception we've had for this edition. I would like to thank eve...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/204/footwear-and-clothing-in-the-workplace/ - 19 Jul, 2007
...to be submitted: - Fire Safety Management Procedure & Practice
- Health & Safety
- Fire Protection & Prevention Systems
- Fire Detection & Development Management
- Fire Suppression Systems, Conc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/197/win-an-ipod-nano/ - 11 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
Reserve Your Place At The IFSM Conference
...Andrew Platten will be the chair for the day; Dr Platten is currently the chair of the Chartered Institute of Building Accreditation Panel, he is a trustee of the American Council of Construction Education, advisor...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/187/reserve-your-place-at-the-ifsm-conference/ - 20 Jun, 2007
98% of Fire Services alarms are FALSE
...The RRO (Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005) highlights the need for 'competent persons' to be appointed for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. The n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/180/98-percent-of-fire-services-alarms-are-false/ - 05 Jun, 2007
WIN One Of 100 Free Sign Guides
...and best fire safety management practice.
The new guide covers all areas regarding safety signs enabling you to take control and ensure your premises are up to date with the new standards.
Means of Escape is off...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/179/win-one-of-100-free-sign-guides/ - 05 Jun, 2007
The Nominated Person Who Is 'In Control'
...protection of fire safety management within their assessment areas. In actual fact, you could argue that the legislation places any person who manages a specific area within an organisation as automatically in cont...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/167/the-nominated-person-who-is-in-control/ - 15 May, 2007
...Priced as low as £23.99 (inc VAT), these reliable, easy to use alarms can be found alongside nearly 15,000 high quality, low cost items in the latest Screwfix catalogue (issue 86) and at screwfix.com. Recognised as...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/166/win-a-carbon-monoxide-alarm/ - 15 May, 2007
...THE WINNER RECEIVES:
THE EXQUISITE CAITHNESS GLASS SUREFIRE TROPHY;
AN IFPO COMMEMORATIVE CERTIFICATE;
A valuable prize of one year's subscription to the value 0f £5 50.00 of the esteemed an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/164/technical-trophy-competition/ - 25 Apr, 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
The Process Of The Risk Assessment
...The Reform Order is not about placing another Government initiative onto business, it's much more than that. The Reform Order is a well thought out and thorough document. It's about encouraging and managing an effec...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/157/the-process-of-the-risk-assessment/ - 10 Apr, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...realistic fire safety management philosophies/plans as part of the
building control process, to enable the first occupants of a building to meet
the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFS...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/152/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 22 Mar, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...realistic fire safety management philosophies/plans as part of the
building control process, to enable the first occupants of a building to meet
the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFS...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/150/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 20 Mar, 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
...need to put good fire safety management into practice
in their organisations.'
Successful delegates on Vulcan's higher
level courses will receive their joining fee and first membership subscription with
the I...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/145/vulcan-secure-ifsm-approval/ - 14 Mar, 2007
ASFP President Fires Warning Shot Over Implementation Of New Legislation
...Brian Robinson was speaking at this year's
ASFP President's luncheon, which took place at the Palace of Westminster
in November. The event attracted more
than 120 guests from the passive fire protection industry,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/139/asfp-president-fires-warning-shot-over-implementation-of-new-legislation/ - 13 Mar, 2007
...In large building
complexes and underground structures smoke may be transported to locations far
removed from the fire, for example through corridors and vertical shafts in high-rise
buildings or across large und...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/135/controlling-smoke/ - 09 Mar, 2007
UK First For Firefighters In South Wales
...The computer information is beamed en-route to the officer in charge through the mobile telephone cell network. It means that when they arrive at the scene of the fire, the crew can be fully briefed with detailed in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/130/uk-first-for-firefighters-in-south-wales/ - 26 Feb, 2007
Buncefield Joint Task Group Calls For Immediate Action
...The required actions are:
Pipeline transfers
The safe management of product transfer will be improved by receiving site operators positively confirming that they can safe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/128/buncefield-joint-task-group-calls-for-immediate-action/ - 19 Dec, 2006
...approach to fire safety management. It will attempt to consolidate more than 100 pieces of fire safety legislation; some will be repealed, others amended .The main revocations are the fire certificates issued under...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/118/regulatory-reform-order-2005/ - 01 Nov, 2006
...Fire precautions legislation deals with general fire precautions. These include:
means of detection and giving warning in case of fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/121/the-fire-regulations/ - 01 Nov, 2006
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
Fire Protection - Third Party Accreditation - It's The Only Way!!
...Whilst
there are Government backed self certification schemes for other
industries, for example FENSA for replacement glass, currently there
are no such schemes for p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/119/fire-protection-third-party-accreditation-its-the-only-way/ - 01 Nov, 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
Tunnel Safety: The Human Perspective
...What we learn from real accidents as well as from research and literature is that the human being does not always respond the way we want to. More specifically, people tend to underestimate the growing rate of fires...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/96/tunnel-safety-the-human-perspective/ - 10 Aug, 2006
New Fire Control Centre Locations Announced
...The locations of the seven named sites are:
- Belmont Business Park, Durham
- Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire
- Cambridge Research Park, Cambridge
- Willow F...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/93/new-fire-control-centre-locations-announced/ - 10 Aug, 2006
Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
...fire safety management is a process that should ideally start from the very beginning of the design of the actual fabric of the building. However, many of us do not have the privilege of occupying a new build and t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/16/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Aug, 2006
Union Accuses Tube Of Increasing Fire Risks
...But LU said it had no plans to reduce fire safety staff at Tube stations and that it would be happy for health and safety inspectors to examine the fire regulations.
Bob Crow, General Secretary of the RMT...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/41/union-accuses-tube-of-increasing-fire-risks/ - 09 Apr, 2006
Smoke Ventilation - ODPM Project FP
...Smoke containment, provided by the provisions for compartmentation and smoke-rated fire doors, and coupled with limiting travel distances, plays a key role in the overall smoke management strategy for flats and mais...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/51/smoke-ventilation-odpm-project-fp/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...
For example if holes are made for various services in walls, floors or ceilings which are an integral part of the fire safety compartmentation of the overall building, then there must be some quality assur...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/50/managing-your-electrician/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...The Buncefield blaze may be an extreme example, but fire is a daily risk for business.
For the sake of both compliance with the law and sheer survival, careful fire safety preparation is essential - full prep...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/49/dont-get-burned/ - 09 Mar, 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
What Business Continuity Is Really All About
...
2005 proved to be a very challenging year for all those involved with disasters, emergencies, security or business continuity. Starting with the tsunami, the world experienced a seemingly endless stream of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/58/what-business-continuity-is-really-all-about/ - 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
Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
...fire safety management is a process that should ideally start from the very beginning of the design of the actual fabric of the building. However, many of us do not have the privilege of occupying a new build and t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/66/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Ministers Back New Fire Stations
...
The fire services are among five authorities nationwide to benefit from private finance initiative support worth £125 million.
The scheme has provided nearly £325m investment in the fire and rescue se...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/64/ministers-back-new-fire-stations/ - 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
...In the building materials industry as much as any other, big is beautiful. Saint-Gobain Isover is the premier world provider of thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, anchored in clear global leadership in glass...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/76/headed-for-excellence/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Debate Highlights RRFSO Challenges
...as being about fire safety management and the maintenance of a safe working environment. He emphasised the need for third-party certification of fire detection and alarm installation design, and for fire safety con...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/83/debate-highlights-rrfso-challenges/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...of good fire safety management information. Clearly visible and unambiguous signage is essential for speedy escape, particularly in buildings where many of the occupants might be unfamiliar with the building conten...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/82/are-the-signs-right/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
...Who is responsible?
There is a clear outline of the definition for who is the -responsible person-.
Any employer who in any manner, the work place is under his or her control. Any person who has contr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/90/introduction-of-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order/ - 10 Sep, 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
Modelling Human Behaviour and Evacuation in Fires
...Numerical models of the evacuation process vary widely in their degrees of sophistication. The simplest treat the population as a homogeneous fluid, or mindless particles, and concentrate on the flow capacity of the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/101/modelling-human-behaviour-and-evacuation-in-fires/ - 01 Jul, 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
...With a Doctorate in Fire Growth & Smoke Movement in Tunnels, he is currently International President-elect of the Institution of Fire Engineers, visiting Professor in Fire Risk Analysis at the University of Ulst...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/104/top-fire-engineer-joins-bre/ - 01 May, 2005
News
Luxury Cheshire wedding venue fined for nine serious fire safety breaches!
...Haslington Hall Ltd appeared in court on 30 January 2011 and was ordered by the judge to pay fines and court costs of £23,815.This related to nine serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news264.aspx - 02 Feb, 2012
Guidance campaign gathers pace.
...The campaign, led by Exova Warringtonfire in collaboration with a group of industry leading organisations and MPs, aims to develop voluntary guidance for the ‘responsible person’ which can help them meet the require...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news254.aspx - 15 Dec, 2011
How voice evacuation will make your job easier
...No matter what type of building they run, Technology and Risk Managers the world over are responsible for a large number of systems and processes that need to work in order to guarantee safety. They need to be able...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news247.aspx - 30 Nov, 2011
Hotel fire safety still not certain.
...Hotel fire safety still not certain
ANEC questions the claim that hoteliers are using the MBS Methodology and welcomes the recommendation of the European Parliament² to look for regulatory solutions if...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news246.aspx - 30 Nov, 2011
Fire safety decision-makers ‘need guidance’
...The ‘think-tank’ - which included three MPs - highlighted the need for more robust information which could also act as a building management tool to help bring clarity to the risk process.
The group was brough...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news231.aspx - 14 Oct, 2011
Technical presentation at Total Workplace Management Exhibition
...The presentation will cover the implications of BS IS0 7010, which is to become a European norm, correct means of escape signs in support of emergency lighting and case studies of wayguidance systems that have been...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news223.aspx - 20 Sep, 2011
Successful prosecution following breach of Prohibition Order
...The owner, Iskender Anik, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 September 2011, where he pleaded guilty to breaching a Prohibition Order that prevented sleeping at Istanbul Grill, Eastleigh, along...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news214.aspx - 02 Sep, 2011
£20,000 safety bill shock for Hollies..
...Ironically, the news came just as Hollies Day Centre received a £5,000 grant to fund an additional worker for its dementia unit.
Staff and volunteers at the High Street centr...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news209.aspx - 12 Aug, 2011
NATURVENT – ‘SHEV system for residential premises’
...‘Highly Commended’ at the Product Excellence Awards for this year’s Homebuilding and Renovating Show, this innovative product is compliant with Approved Document B and other current regulations and is adaptable to a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news198.aspx - 11 Jul, 2011
New Products from Autronica Fire & Security at International Firex 2011
...New AutroSafe 4
Addressable Control Panels provide a new level in interactive fire detection systems. They are built to deliver a higher degree of safety. A dual network between all panels secures redundant pa...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news155.aspx - 03 May, 2011
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
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Secures Successful Prosecution Following Fire Safety Breaches
...Officers from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service had served a prohibition on the use of the first floor, which was found to be unsafe for people to reside or use as sleeping accommodation. Further visits to the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news139.aspx - 30 Nov, 2010
Tesco Handed Fine For Serious Fire Safety Breaches
...This incident led to concerns about fire safety within the store and it was inspected by the Brigade the day after the fire (15 October 2007). The inspector found a number of breaches of fire legislation which inclu...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news122.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
National High Street Firm Fined For Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
...Despite the building's fire alarm sounding, it was reset on at least one occasion.
Over 450 people evacuated from the store and surrounding premises. A significant amount of Oxford Street was closed to traffic a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news109.aspx - 28 Nov, 2009
Sembcorp Protection Offers BS 25999-2 Certification 'Blueprint'
...Briefly, certification under BS 25999-2 means that the company can demonstrate to its customers, shareholders, suppliers, employees and the local community that it has robust systems in place to cope with just about...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news99.aspx - 11 Jun, 2009
Former Pub Licensee Fined For Fire Breaches
...The prosecution followed a fire safety inspection at the Kings Arms pub on High Street, Teddington. Inspecting officers visited the premises on 30 May 2007 and found several fire safety failings. At this time, inspe...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news94.aspx - 06 May, 2009
The New SRC 3000 Wire-Free Fire System
...Housed in a small contemporary designed enclosure the new system utilises a new Fire Panel facia to provide simpler alarm management including faster alarm reset and a temporary 'alarm silence' function plus an opti...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news92.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
International Firex 2009 -The Fire Industry's Leading Event On 11-14 May At The NEC
...system design, fire safety management and outstanding action. With more than 700 industry professionals in attendance, this event promises to provide unrivalled networking opportunities.
Gerry Dunphy, Event Man...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news91.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
Educted Decisions With SE Controls
..."The Government is set to invest around £100 billion from now until 2020 in the rebuilding and renewal of all schools in the UK," explains Steve Webb, Group Director of BSEC. "This surely represents one of the best...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news85.aspx - 09 Feb, 2009
Medical Complex In Good Health Thanks To Dorgard
...Langton comments: "The Dorgard hold-open units are installed on fire doors in our administration areas and also in a corridor to ease access and assist the circulation of fresh air. Dorgard solves the problem of the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news80.aspx - 08 Jan, 2009
...In its 14 year history there has been only two major emergency incidents in the Channel Tunnel, with a third smaller incident in 2006. These were fires that involved trucks carried on board Shuttles. Shuttles...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news76.aspx - 25 Nov, 2008
Cutting Budgets, Cutting Safety
...First the Present. The overall economy is now most certainly at the beginning of a recession. This is characterised by two successive quarters of economic contraction. House prices are falling, the economy is shrink...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news67.aspx - 12 Sep, 2008
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins: Ensure Your Fire Wardens Remain Conspicuous!
...to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need adequate fire safety awareness training to carry out the role of a fire representative.
Training on ho...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news65.aspx - 26 Aug, 2008
Electronics Giant Chooses Hochiki Protection
...Commenting on his company's decision to select Hochiki, General Manager, Edward Schurch says: "We demand the highest quality fire detection and found that Hochiki has technical expertise that makes it one of the lea...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news58.aspx - 13 Jun, 2008
New Fire Regulations: Mobility Impaired Building Occupants
...provisions and fire safety management provisions. Physical provisions need to be suitable for all classifications of mobility impairment. They usually consist of a combination of evacuation lift provision and prote...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news40.aspx - 14 Feb, 2008
BRE Announce New Fire Safety Events
...Labs
Fire Safety Management Course for Hospitals, BRE Watford - 26 February, 26 March, 29 April, 10 June
http://www.bre.co.uk/eventdetails.jsp?id=1789
Fire safety measures in hospitals have traditional...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news39.aspx - 14 Feb, 2008
Sinteso: A New Generation In Fire Detection
...Developed after ten years of intensive research, and now fully optimised to meet the specific needs of users in the UK, Sinteso products are ideally suited to helping users meet their obligations under the new Regul...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news8.aspx - 10 Apr, 2007
Fire Risk Assessment For London Schools
...the key factors in fire safety management. Solutions Fire Safety believe Fire Risk Assessment, especially within schools is essential for the safety of all staff, students and visitors. Solution's aim is to educate...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news1.aspx - 18 Jan, 2007
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Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit Guide
...principles of good fire safety management and audit to ensure you comply with the new legislation.
Aimed principally at SMEs and written in layman's terms, this w...
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