FIA Announces 2012 Conference Programme

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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/833/fia-announces-2012-conference-programme/ - 31 Jan, 2012

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

BRE Global discusses Visual alarm devices

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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/787/bre-global-discusses-visual-alarm-devices/ - 31 Oct, 2011

Hochiki publishes Emergency Lighting BS5266 Guide

...UK fire safety legislation states that people in premises must be able to find their way to a place of total safety if there is a fire by using escape routes that have sufficient lighting. BS5266 provides guidance f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/766/hochiki-publishes-emergency-lighting-bs5266-guide/ - 31 Aug, 2011

Praise For New BRE Fire Safety Document

...A critical weakness can be the penetration of fire compartment walls and floors by building services such as cables, pipes and ductwork, including dampers. Because ductwork is specifically designed to distribute air...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/760/praise-for-new-bre-fire-safety-document/ - 29 Jul, 2011

NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements

...Research and the development of the Health Technical Memorandum 65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both Bri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/705/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 03 May, 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

NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements

...Research and the development of the Health Technical Memorandum 65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both Bri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/653/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 21 Dec, 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

A Visible Improvement

...Alarm sounders, or Audible Alarm Devices (AADs) in current parlance, have not changed in their basic function since their conception; that is to make a noise to warn of an emergency. This is in contrast with other e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/584/a-visible-improvement/ - 26 May, 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

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

Evactools

...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

Evactools - November

...Fire safety signs and way finding solutions form an integral part of the overall fire safety strategy of a building and are fundamental to the communication of good fire safety management information. Clearly visibl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/414/evactools-november/ - 18 Nov, 2008

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

Win An iPod Nano!

...The following categories provide guidance for the content of papers to be submitted: - Fire Safety Management Procedure & Practice - Health & Safety - Fire Protection & Prevention Systems - Fire Detec...
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

New Fire Engineering Books Launched

...This book establishes a firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe equipped buildings. District Chief...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/189/new-fire-engineering-books-launched/ - 20 Jun, 2007

The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF

...The DHF Guide to Fire Door and Shutter Verification is a handy step-by-step guide. By following the guide the specifier or purchaser will be able to verify that the product selected is covered by third party product...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/184/the-compelling-case-for-fire-certification-from-the-dhf/ - 08 Jun, 2007

Win A Carbon Monoxide Alarm

...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 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

Arson Alert

...  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

Bosses Must Be Taken To Court Over Deaths Of Workers

...His mother Dorothy Wright, from Largs, has called for the law to be changed to allow individual directors to face charges when a worker dies. Mrs Wright has been gathering support for her petition which she will...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/46/bosses-must-be-taken-to-court-over-deaths-of-workers/ - 09 Mar, 2006

Fire Safety Reform

...  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

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

Rolling stock fire safety issues under focus.

...The conference, held at Heathcotes, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, provided the very latest information from industry experts. It focused on the proposed EN 45545-2 standard, results of research projects...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news241.aspx - 15 Nov, 2011

BRE Global - Fire-resisting ductwork and dampers.

...A critical weakness in the fire safety of any building can be the penetration of fire compartment walls and floors by building services such as cables, pipes and ductwork, including da...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news174.aspx - 10 Jun, 2011

The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF

...The DHF Guide to Fire Door and Shutter Verification is a handy step-by-step guide. By following the guide the specifier or purchaser will be able to verify that the product selected is covered by third party product...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news15.aspx - 06 Jun, 2007

Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit Guide

...To help you understand the new legislation and requirements for an effective Risk Assessment, Means of Escape have put together this new step by step guide. Only £19.95 plus P&P. *Special Offer* Now Only £9.95 plus...
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