Fire Training
Fire safety training is vital and should include fire safety aspects such as how to use fire fighting equipment, advice regarding the evacuation procedure, and special arrangements for disabled persons . The Means of Escape directory holds contact details for fire safety training companies. Click here.
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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
York Hospital focuses on evacuation safety
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/826/york-hospital-focuses-on-evacuation-safety/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Fire Evacuation - The End Of One Crisis, But The Beginning Of Another?
...fire training that captivates Fire Wardens and staff who learn to
appreciate the importance of prompt evacuation, rapid accounting and welfare of
occupants....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/824/fire-evacuation-the-end-of-one-crisis-but-the-beginning-of-another/ - 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
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/822/bre-global-provides-some-essential-information-for-retail-managers/ - 31 Jan, 2012
The FIA Welcomes an Extensive Training Programme for 2012
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/821/the-fia-welcomes-an-extensive-training-programme-for-2012/ - 20 Dec, 2011
IFEDA Voices Concern Over Fire Extinguisher Removal
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/820/ifeda-voices-concern-over-fire-extinguisher-removal/ - 20 Dec, 2011
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/814/evac-chair-communication/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Chiltern International Fire - Fire Doors Explained, February sold out already!!
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/813/chiltern-international-fire-fire-doors-explained-february-sold-out-already/ - 20 Dec, 2011
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
Working out who is responsible for fire safety..
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/811/working-out-who-is-responsible-for-fire-safety-/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Launch of fire-stream – safety videos on demand
...Available through annual subscription or weekly access, www.fire-stream.net is
a simple to use website for streaming or downloading our high quality
video content, designed to complement fire saf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/810/launch-of-fire-stream-–-safety-videos-on-demand/ - 14 Dec, 2011
Fire safety in educational facilities
...well practiced in fire training and held regular fire drills. Modern building regulations and fire safety procedures had worked.
However, the Ickenham fire owes a great deal to another school fire in 1958 on t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/809/fire-safety-in-educational-facilities/ - 01 Dec, 2011
BRE Global discusses the importance of correct installation of passive fire protection
...LPCB (part of BRE Global Ltd) offers third party approval schemes for installers to ensure that clients, constructors and manufacturers are all working to a common goal to provide good quality built-in passive fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/807/bre-global-discusses-the-importance-of-correct-installation-of-passive-fire-protection/ - 30 Nov, 2011
FIA AGM Highlights a Positive Year for the Organisation
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/804/fia-agm-highlights-a-positive-year-for-the-organisation/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Draeger appoints Peter Silk and further increases industry expertise
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/801/draeger-appoints-peter-silk-and-further-increases-industry-expertise/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Prioritise training to ensure a safe evacuation
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/800/prioritise-training-to-ensure-a-safe-evacuation/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Alan Cox Discusses Planning for Hotel Fire Safety, Sponsored by FireCad
...Guidance from Europe
The Council of European Communities made a recommen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/799/alan-cox-discusses-planning-for-hotel-fire-safety-sponsored-by-firecad/ - 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
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
...Whilst the concept of simplicity in evacuation map design is easy to grasp, Silver Bear's experience has shown that most companies fail to provide plans that will help those familiar and unfamiliar with the building...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/388/fire-escape-plans/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Future of Fire Summit 2011 - 28-29 November, St John’s Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/779/future-of-fire-summit-2011-28-29-november-st-john’s-hotel-solihull-birmingham/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Fight a Fire or Not? Solutions Fire Safety discusses the different views organisations have.
...I often visit group forums (such as Means of Escape Forum) to check out the recent discussions. As an organisation which is here to help and guide our customers, it is always helpful to see other people’s views out...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/776/fight-a-fire-or-not-solutions-fire-safety-discusses-the-different-views-organisations-have-/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Future of Fire Summit 2011 - 28-29 November, St John’s Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham
...The event will provide a mix of excellent networking opportunities with practical workshop sessions allowing delegates to debate on specific issues for later discussion and comment by a panel of experts, hosted by L...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/773/future-of-fire-summit-2011-28-29-november-st-john’s-hotel-solihull-birmingham/ - 16 Sep, 2011
100th Member For The UK Fire Association
...maintenance, fire training and fire risk assessments.
Alan Palmer (the UKFA secretary) said “The UK Fire Association was formed less than 2½ years ago so it’s incredible to be growing so fast”. He went on to s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/770/100th-member-for-the-uk-fire-association/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Experiences the Advantages of Telemetry
...Station Manager Stu Jeneson, Incident Ground Safety Project Support Officer at Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, is delighted that the new telemetry systems have been very well received and that the crews have b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/767/dorset-fire-and-rescue-service-experiences-the-advantages-of-telemetry/ - 31 Aug, 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
Workplace Fire Safety Cost-Cutting Puts Employees Lives at Risk
...Almost a fifth of bosses admitted to revising fire safety procedures in the current economic climate, such as delaying maintenance checks of fire safety equipment, reducing staff training or delaying updating their...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/746/workplace-fire-safety-cost-cutting-puts-employees-lives-at-risk/ - 30 Jun, 2011
...Fire Futures is a vital initiative, significant for three main reasons. Firstly, it is a signal that fire safety should now be moved on and advanced by the sector. It is an invitation for the sector to take the l...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/745/mike-wood-vice-chair-of-the-passive-fire-protection-federation-and-head-of-fire-for-pilkington-uk-writes-for-means-of-escape/ - 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
Clive Raybould From FSTC discusses the Fire safety Order and how to comply
...A recent government review found that although there were some teething problems, in general the legislation was bedding in well. However, it has also been estimated that approximately 60% of workplaces (especially...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/736/clive-raybould-from-fstc-discusses-the-fire-safety-order-and-how-to-comply/ - 30 Jun, 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
Fire Industry Association Launches New FD&A Route to Certification Scheme
...The BAFE scheme is one of the Third Party Certification schemes in place within the fire industry and is one way a company can prove competency in this field. The FIA is a firm advocate of Third Party Certification...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/730/fire-industry-association-launches-new-fdanda-route-to-certification-scheme/ - 31 May, 2011
Do you understand your fire safety training requirements?
...As a compulsory requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), staff training is often considered a burden on an organisation and can therefore be a weakness within the workforce. More often th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/727/do-you-understand-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 May, 2011
Ifeda Is Riding High As Training Initiative Is Shortlisted
...Committed to raising standards within the fire industry, IFEDA was shortlisted for this prestigious award, in recognition of their new, ground breaking dry riser training course.
Having identified a clear gap in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/708/ifeda-is-riding-high-as-training-initiative-is-shortlisted/ - 03 May, 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
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
FIA Announces New Code of Practice for Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Blankets
...The Code of Practice gives guidance on the regular inspection and maintenance of a fire blanket. The CoP is aimed at both commercial and domestic buildings, detailing the recommended life of a fire blanket and expla...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/682/fia-announces-new-code-of-practice-for-commissioning-and-maintenance-of-fire-blankets/ - 31 Mar, 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
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
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
Kentec Watches Over National Maritime Museum
...This unique collection calls for a fire protection system of the highest integrity, configured to protect all areas of the building and to monitor the peripheral specialist detection systems in the five repositories...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/657/kentec-watches-over-national-maritime-museum/ - 31 Jan, 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
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
...Just occasionally something stands out as being wrong, maybe an element of the systems design, an installation issue, poor maintenance or a system that has not been modified to reflect changes to building layout. Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/642/competent/ - 30 Nov, 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
...Our consultants and support staff often encounter an attitude to the Fire Risk Assessment that we believe is all too common, that of ‘now its done I can forget about it’. This is most certainly not the case and the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/627/well-thats-that-or-is-it/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Understanding Your Fire Safety Training Requirements
...The Legal Requirements: A Flexible Friend?
The RRO might arguably be vague in its assertion of what is required from the organisation in terms of fire safety training. Words such as ‘adequate’, ‘suitable’...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/614/understanding-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Introducing The TAGEVAC™ System
...TAGEVAC™ enables any customer develop an effective, zoned fire evacuation system to meet their own specific requirements. It provides clarity to Emergency Planning, effective training of Fire Wardens and uses an est...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/608/introducing-the-tagevac™-system/ - 29 Jul, 2010
Rethinking Automatic Domestic Fire Suppression
...Many fire risk assessors and fire/rescue services now consider fire extinguishers a risk in homes because they encourage untrained people to tackle a fire when the best course of action would be to leave the premise...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/599/rethinking-automatic-domestic-fire-suppression/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Ensure You Have All The Correct Info...
...What is important here is not that the wrong extinguisher was recommended and supplied or even that the judiciary found in favour of one party or the other. What really matters is the level of engagement with the cl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/598/ensure-you-have-all-the-correct-info-/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Fire Safety (Employees Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010
...It reinforces what the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 indicates and supports the duty that staff must have 'sufficient training and experience or knowledge' (RRO). So, employers will now have to think ab...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/582/fire-safety-employees-capabilities-england-regulations-2010/ - 30 Apr, 2010
...The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into affect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 separate pieces of fire safety legislation. The Order applies to virtually all buildings, places and structures (the ma...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/546/fire-safety-is-your-business/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Keeping The Emergency Services Safe
...Gas DetectionIn terms of gas detection, portability and fast response are essential. Providing continuous measurement in real-time, Draeger gas detection instruments are easy to use and will quickly detect a w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/541/keeping-the-emergency-services-safe/ - 27 Jan, 2010
C-TEC Expands R&D Team To Facilitate Further Growth
...Audio-acoustic specialist, Ann Fomukong has been appointed design engineer and will assist in the design of voice alarms and induction loop amplifiers. As technical author, Ian Fox will be responsible for producing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/530/c-tec-expands-randd-team-to-facilitate-further-growth/ - 28 Nov, 2009
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
£20,000 Fine For The 'Responsible Person'
...After the initial inspection on 17 April 2007, fire safety inspectors served an enforcement notice, highlighting the work that needed to be carried out. However, upon their return on 3 October 2007, it was discovere...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/528/20000-fine-for-the-responsible-person/ - 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
C-TEC Expands R&D Team To Facilitate Further Growth
...Audio-acoustic specialist, Ann Fomukong has been appointed design engineer and will assist in the design of voice alarms and induction loop amplifiers. As technical author, Ian Fox will be responsible for producing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/516/c-tec-expands-randd-team-to-facilitate-further-growth/ - 16 Oct, 2009
Fire Escape Plans: Finding Your Route to Safety
...Our experience shows that most companies fail to implement usable fire escape plans, with most continuing to rely on CAD floor plans, updated with the most basic of information. These often to fail to do anything ot...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/512/fire-escape-plans-finding-your-route-to-safety/ - 24 Sep, 2009
...WITH AROUND 140 UK students currently studying towards the CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention in the UK, in excess of 17,500 students awarded with the European Diploma worldwide to date, and routes available to members...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/509/cfpa-diplomas/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Fire Strategy Company Success!
...at the Defence Fire Training and Development Centre Manston (Formerly RAF Manston). In June 2009, Fire Strategy Company celebrated its fifth birthday as a business, and in spite of the current recession, it continu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/503/fire-strategy-company-success/ - 19 Aug, 2009
Evacuation And Internal Shelter
...Traditional evacuation plans developed to meet the threat of fire are no longer sufficient in work environments where there is a threat, however small, of a terrorist attack. Such a threat does not need to be direct...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/500/evacuation-and-internal-shelter/ - 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
...Chairman Colin Rhodes said, "I'm delighted to say that the survey showed that our membership is happy with the overall service we provide but, rather than remaining complacent, we are keen to continue to improve the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/490/top-marks-for-bfc-training/ - 13 Jul, 2009
Compulsory From 5th July 2009: F-Gas Certification & Training
...FIA Scheme for F-Gas Certification
By law, all users of F-Gas systems are now required to use certified personnel for all aspects of their system, including installation, leakage checking and repairs. The FIA Sch...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/489/compulsory-from-5th-july-2009-f-gas-certification-and-training/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Buy One Get One Free Training Offer!
...Would you prefer a more personal approach to training? Bonus Fire has developed a range of Training products to promote efficient, cost-effective fire safety training for your staff.
The new PowerPoint training p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/485/buy-one-get-one-free-training-offer/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Alert & Evac Now Made Even Easier With The Help Of Deaf Alerter PLC
...Deaf Alerter plc strongly believe the three chair models offered by Evac+Chair will compliment its Refuge Alerter RA 1000, which is a two-way voice communication system, installed in designated disabled refuge areas...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/477/alert-and-evac-now-made-even-easier-with-the-help-of-deaf-alerter-plc/ - 11 Jun, 2009
Award Winning Senior Living Homes Use Evac+Chair
...Sunrise Senior Living UK's fire safety 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 backgro...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/467/award-winning-senior-living-homes-use-evac-chair/ - 06 May, 2009
New PowerPoint Edition To The Training In A Box Range
...range of low-cost fire training DVDs, PowerPoint presentations and CD-ROMs, complete with everything you need to run effective in-house training sessions... without the hassle!
CD-ROM edition
Do most of y...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/463/new-powerpoint-edition-to-the-training-in-a-box-range/ - 09 Apr, 2009
New Appliance Boosts Firefighting Fleet At Sembcorp Protection
...The new French-built appliance incorporates a 10,000 litres-a-minute water pump that is supplied by four 64mm inlets and two 128mm vacuum or pressure inlets. Water and foam is delivered via a dosifor foam injection...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/458/new-appliance-boosts-firefighting-fleet-at-sembcorp-protection/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Online Fire Training For All Staff - Brigade Approved & Endorsed By WMF Arson Task Force
...Rescue.
Staff Fire Training is the key in helping reduce fires in the workplace, therefore, all staff should have access to a basic fire safety awareness program. This unique online module is also great for ref...
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
...Means of Escape Guide to Accreditation & Certification and others are available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by ABBE
With the RRFSO came the definition of the Responsible...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/454/a-certified-winner/ - 19 Mar, 2009
The New Fire Trade Association Created To Support Professional Fire Companies
...BAFE Scheme SP101 accredited company's and members of FIA, IFEDA and BFC have been accepted through the fast track joining process without needing to go through auditing (however we do reserve the right to audit any...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/451/the-new-fire-trade-association-created-to-support-professional-fire-companies/ - 11 Mar, 2009
...Means of Escape Guide to the Disability Discrimination Act and others are available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by Proudlock Associates
Legislation in Agreement - DDA
The Disability Discrimination...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/440/disability-discrimination-act/ - 09 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
...selling range of fire training packs. Available is a complete range for the general workplace, care homes, hospitals, hotels and more. Quick and easy to use - they are the most cost effective way to comply with cur...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/432/beat-the-credit-crunch/ - 22 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
Integral Accredited By Global Leaders In Fire Detection
...Ampac, the global market leader in the manufacture of fire alarm control panels, requires that only accredited companies whose employees have received training in the application and maintenance of its products are...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/423/integral-accredited-by-global-leaders-in-fire-detection/ - 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
...Article Guide available at www.means-of-escape.com/fire-resource-centre/guides/
Article & Guide produced by Means Of Escape in association with www.hazardousstorage4u.co.uk
In the wide ranging multi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/413/how-to-prevent-the-big-bang/ - 14 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
Free Fire Risk Assessment Forms
...Health and Safety may be one of the first in the firing line to reduce outgoings, yet under the Regulatory Reform Order, should a member of staff or organization suffer from an emergency scenario such as a fire, the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/404/free-fire-risk-assessment-forms/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Sembcorp Symposium Focused On Effective Communication
...The focus of the day was on sharing learning through integrated communication, and Sembcorp UK Protection Group brought together a panel of expert speakers from a broad spectrum of industry-related organisations who...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/398/sembcorp-symposium-focused-on-effective-communication/ - 15 Oct, 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
...The traditional approach, the one required by legislation is that you have a fire alarm and a fire drill once a year - is no longer appropriate to prepare or respond to the range of threats. In particular many busin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/395/evactools/ - 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
Is It A Fire? Let's Wait And See
...have sufficient fire training. Companies now have to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This short study of fascinating human behaviour forms part of iHasco's fantastic new Fire Warden Trai...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/382/is-it-a-fire-lets-wait-and-see/ - 29 Aug, 2008
SembCorp UK Protection Group Joins IFPO & EPSC
...Commenting on these latest moves, Paul Frankland, Assistant Vice President of Sembcorp UK's Protection Group says; 'At Sembcorp, we are acutely aware of the need to communicate to improve safety standards, and to sh...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/367/sembcorp-uk-protection-group-joins-ifpo-and-epsc/ - 14 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
...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
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
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
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
Gas Detection Training In Confined Space Environments
...By providing effective training in the selection and use of gas detection equipment, such as that carried out at Draeger's purpose built sewer and crawl galleries at Blyth, employees can be shown how to assess, unde...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/329/gas-detection-training-in-confined-space-environments/ - 10 Apr, 2008
A New Approach To Personal Safety
...From 6th April the New Corporate Homicide Act became law whereby organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter.
With this new legislation on the horizon organisations need to ensure they are prov...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/328/a-new-approach-to-personal-safety/ - 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
Sembcorp Sponsors Communications Symposium
...The focus of the day will be on sharing learning through integrated communication, and SembCorp is bringing together a panel of expert speakers from a broad spectrum of Industry-related organisations who will share...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/326/sembcorp-sponsors-communications-symposium/ - 10 Apr, 2008
...He contends that, even if computer records and systems are safely replicated, the recovery challenges for a business are often overwhelming. Raw material stocks need to be sourced and replaced; production plant need...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/316/preventions-better-than-cure/ - 11 Mar, 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
BSi Releases Proposed Amendments To BS5306-3
...A significant proposed amendment to BS5306-3 includes a more stringent technicians examination with a pass mark raised from 75% to 85%. This pass mark will also apply to a new formal examination at the end of the 3...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/296/bsi-releases-proposed-amendments-to-bs5306-3/ - 08 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
...Means of Escape Audit
To help you understand the new legislation and requirements for an effective risk assessment in easy to understand steps. The Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit Guide brings together the requ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/294/january-sale-10-percent-off/ - 08 Jan, 2008
Directional Sounder Dramatically Improves Evacuation Efficiency
...For example, at one end of the spectrum consider an offshore oil rig, where everyone present is very well aware of, and is trained to react to the three main audible warnings, each with dedicated tones for evacuate...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/289/directional-sounder-dramatically-improves-evacuation-efficiency/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...of staff, many fire training organisations offer training and workshops in these areas. Solutions fire safety conduct fire marshal and fire warden training on and off site to suit your requirements.
Training...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/285/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...of staff, many fire training organisations offer training and workshops in these areas. Solutions fire safety conduct fire marshal and fire warden training on and off site to suit your requirements.
Training in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/281/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Free Fire Safety Training From Jalite
...Jalite have had an enormous amount of work re-designing all our products to ensure they conform to standards, so that they satisfy all the new appropriate legislation's and regulations. Fire safety signs are the bed...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/276/free-fire-safety-training-from-jalite/ - 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
Investigation Continues Into Cause Of East London Warehouse Fire
...At the height of the incident, the building was completely alight and around 85 firefighters were tackling the blaze. They were confronted by plumes of thick black smoke, fuelled further by polystyrene panels, and w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/272/investigation-continues-into-cause-of-east-london-warehouse-fire/ - 16 Nov, 2007
Refinery Entrusts Sembcorp With Emergency Response
...The facility currently refines up to 117,000 barrels of crude oil a day, and today supplies a significant proportion of the majority of the UK's bio-diesel blend. Under the deal, SembCorp Protection will provide fir...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/270/refinery-entrusts-sembcorp-with-emergency-response/ - 15 Nov, 2007
Honeywell Achieves Approval For Its Fire Safety Standards
...In today's demanding environment, there is an increasing responsibility for building owners to ensure the safety of the building's occupants. Recent changes to legislation and the requirements of risk assessments me...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/269/honeywell-achieves-approval-for-its-fire-safety-standards/ - 15 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
...CONTRACTS MANAGER
UK-Wide - £45,000 + Car & Bonus
Global fire protection firm seeks a first-class Contracts Manager to join them. Requires an outgoing personality, confidence and good interperson...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/259/recruitment-opportunities/ - 26 Oct, 2007
...Miss Cook was one of the residents who escaped; she told reporters that at the time, she and other guests saw no fire extinguishers or staff in the building as they escaped.
Early indications pointed to an ele...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/258/another-fatal-hotel-fire/ - 26 Oct, 2007
Unacceptable Fire Deaths Prompt New Campaign
...The Fire Safety Order has wide-ranging implications for care home owners and managers many of whom are still unaware of the legislations or their new obligations.
Wise up to Fire - the initiative establish...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/254/unacceptable-fire-deaths-prompt-new-campaign/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Over £22 Million Worth Of Fire Damage In Schools
...a record of all fire training given in your fire safety log book.
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Staff Training PowerPoint Presentation: This is for the first day induction of new employees, temporary or agency staff. Ru...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/248/over-22-million-worth-of-fire-damage-in-schools/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...of staff, many fire training organisations offer training and workshops in these areas. Solutions fire safety conduct fire marshal and fire warden training on and off site to suit your requirements.
Training in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/246/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 27 Sep, 2007
FM Global Launches New Fire Prevention Grant Programme
...Funding from the new programme is available to support a wide variety of fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts including, arson prevention and investigation; prefire planning for commercial, industrial a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/236/fm-global-launches-new-fire-prevention-grant-programme/ - 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
...Russ Timpson, a UK-recognised expert in fire safety and founder of FSC, will be delivering
Fire Safety Management and
Fire Risk assessment courses.
Following seven years in the fire service, FSC's Pri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/228/fire-and-business-continuity-training-award-winning-courses-from-industry-experts/ - 31 Aug, 2007
UK At The Mercy Of The Elements
...One knows, however, that the science of hydraulics is well established and, as in the case of fire engineering, presumably, by applying the science, water engineering would allow us to predict problems, rather than...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/225/uk-at-the-mercy-of-the-elements/ - 31 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
...In response to this situation, PSAssociates have produced complete fire safety management 'toolkits' for use in three of the most vulnerable sectors:-
schools and colleges
residential care ho...
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
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
...Have You Performed Your Responsibilties?
It has replaced all the existing fire safety legislation and impacts on all employers, owners, occupiers and self-employed businesses. It covers 'general fire precautions?...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/210/the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/ - 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
Prevention's Better Than A Cure
...He contends that, even if computer records and systems are safely replicated, the recovery challenges for a business are often overwhelming. Raw material stocks need to be sourced and replaced; production plant need...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/205/preventions-better-than-a-cure/ - 19 Jul, 2007
Prevention's Better Than A Cure
...He contends that, even if computer records and systems are safely replicated, the recovery challenges for a business are often overwhelming. Raw material stocks need to be sourced and replaced; production plant need...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/201/preventions-better-than-a-cure/ - 12 Jul, 2007
PSAssociates Launch Interactive Assessment Guides
...Following PSAssociates awareness campaign to inform UK companies of their new requirements they are now launching a set of guides designed to enable companies to action the new regulations.
The 4 guides are ava...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/196/psassociates-launch-interactive-assessment-guides/ - 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
Government 'Fire Control' Plans Get Thumbs Down
...The government plans to close all 46 emergency control rooms in England and replace them with just 8 regional centres outside of London which will keep its brigade control room.
Emergency fire control rooms ar...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/192/government-fire-control-plans-get-thumbs-down/ - 25 Jun, 2007
...Following the importance of recognising this area and the action to take should your premises contain these substances, Means of Escape have produced an interactive guide designed to aid the Nominated Person when a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/190/guide-to-flammable-substances/ - 21 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
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
...The 2007 programme will include presentations from Dr David Charters of Building Research Establishment on evacuation, Alan Brinson, Executive Director of the European Sprinkler Network on innovation and a represent...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/163/nahfo-conference/ - 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
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
...and an impressive fire training portfolio,' says IFSM
Accreditation Secretary, Stuart Cocking. 'The IFSM were delighted to grant
Vulcan approved centre status.'
For full details of Vulcan's training courses
v...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/145/vulcan-secure-ifsm-approval/ - 14 Mar, 2007
Halons, Will They Become Hazardous Wastes?
...While some have inadvertently taken the term consumption to mean use, particularly early on, consumption is rigidly defined within the protocol. For example, consumption equals the sum of production plus newly produ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/136/halons-will-they-become-hazardous-wastes/ - 13 Mar, 2007
A More Rounded Approach To Modernisation
...IRMP's have evaluated options which have sought to make real change through schemes to implement different staff working regimes and operational deployment methods, all designed to deliver a more efficient response...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/127/a-more-rounded-approach-to-modernisation/ - 01 Feb, 2007
New Fire Safety Legislation - Employer Now Responsible
...Even with the assistance provided by the Guidance Documents, given the increasing complexity and sophistication of fire protection systems, it is, of course, unreasonable to expect an employer to be an expert in the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/122/new-fire-safety-legislation-employer-now-responsible/ - 01 Feb, 2007
...This led to three key issues, identified by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) as:
An unnecessary burden on business, which may contribute to business failures;
Avoidable fires resulting in...
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
...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
Why A Guide On Fire Safety Signing?
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An assessment of risks is therefore required. This is carried out by a formal risk assessment. Once completed all significant findings must be communicated to occupants and a list of priorities put in plac...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/13/why-a-guide-on-fire-safety-signing/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Fire Legislation will bring new opportunities to Tradespersons
...the Passive Fire Training Centre based in Dover Kent. The NVQ application for Passive Fire is straightforward and what's more funding for candidates may well be available.
For more information call 01304 21072...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/11/fire-legislation-will-bring-new-opportunities-to-tradespersons/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Scouts Fire Safety Badge Scouts Fire Safety Badge
...At Chubb Fire approach to fire safety is to
Prevent
Detect
Contain and
Escape Fire
Chubb supplies business throughout the UK with fire safety products and services. If you ne...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/10/scouts-fire-safety-badge-scouts-fire-safety-badge/ - 09 Sep, 2006
More Must Be Done To Protect Young People Starting Work
...Neil Budworth, president of IOSH, said: "Taking the first steps in their careers is an exciting and challenging time for our young people, but many have no experience of work or the hazards that lurk in the work...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/8/more-must-be-done-to-protect-young-people-starting-work/ - 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
...IFRIN seeks to bring together a diverse international collective of individuals and organisations with an interest in life safety, fire protection and fire prevention.
Membership is open to all interested part...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/92/bre-to-launch-ifrin/ - 10 Aug, 2006
Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
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The spirit of this new legislation is based on the idea that owners and managers embrace this responsibility as a social opportunity; helping and serving those whom we work with.
However, with the pr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/16/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Aug, 2006
Red October - The day is looming!
...The deal is basically this; if you have 5 or more staff, fire safety is yours to manage and includes all persons that enter your building; staff, visitors, contractors and the fire service!
It is not to be i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/22/red-october-the-day-is-looming/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Maltese Safety Training Centre to represent on EU Project
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In fact, over the past 6 years ISTC has gained valuable experience and knowledge in managing diversity of its fire and safety trainees who originate from widely differing cultural backgrounds such as Alger...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/21/maltese-safety-training-centre-to-represent-on-eu-project/ - 09 Jul, 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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Fire losses in the UK are currently estimated at £7billion a year but these official statistics only take account of those incidents reported to the fire service. Portable fire extinguishers are designed t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/39/avoiding-fire-fatalities/ - 09 Apr, 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
BRE Forms Partnership With Universities
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The Government's welcome for the new partnership was signified by the presence of Elliot Morley, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and David Hughes, director general of the Department...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/54/bre-forms-partnership-with-universities/ - 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!
...The responsibility of people who enter our buildings including staff, visitors, tradespersons, those who deliver goods and even the fire-fighter, now sits firmly with those of us who own or manage our organisatio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/66/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Jan, 2006
New Fire Safety Law Brings New Responsibilities
... The onus for complying with proposed new fire law will lie with the "Responsible Person". The regime will be based on risk assessment with responsibility for fire safety resting with the person in charge of th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/65/new-fire-safety-law-brings-new-responsibilities/ - 09 Jan, 2006
...leaders in fire training, including former United Nations fire chief Robert Triozzi, who is also leader of the Rome-based Fire Rescue Development Programme, and New York Fire Department veteran John O'Connell will...
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
CE Marking Versus Certification
...Assessment
This is a document giving a professional opinion (usually by the same test engineer that carried out the test) as to how the product or system would perform if it were tested to a specific stand...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/70/ce-marking-versus-certification/ - 09 Dec, 2005
...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
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
Fire Instruction and Drills: Industrial and Commercial Premises
...1. All employees should receive instruction and training appropriate to their responsibilities in the event of an emergency. It should be based on written instructions.
2. The instruction should be given...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/102/fire-instruction-and-drills-industrial-and-commercial-premises/ - 01 Jul, 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
Human Behaviour - How efficient are modelling systems?
...For decades, fire safety engineers have successfully designed and installed fire safety systems in buildings.
Even though adequate systems are installed, failures still occur. In some cases, problems arise beca...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/100/human-behaviour-how-efficient-are-modelling-systems/ - 01 Jul, 2005
News
Chinese takeaway breaches Fire Safety !
...Onn Yan Lai, the joint proprietor of the Kings Chinese takeaway in Thatcham High Street, was fined a total of £11,219 by District Judge Matthews, sitting at Reading Magistrates Court, on 1 February. He had ple...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news265.aspx - 06 Feb, 2012
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
Launch of fire-stream – safety videos on demand
...Available through annual subscription or weekly access, www.fire-stream.net is a simple to use website for streaming or downloading our high quality video content, designed to complement fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news252.aspx - 14 Dec, 2011
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service training Aacademy at Emergency Services Show
...The Training Academy is recognised as one of the leading fire and rescue training providers in the UK - supplying firefighters from fire and rescue services, as well as international and commercial clients, with the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news242.aspx - 16 Nov, 2011
IFEDA voices concern over fire extinguisher removal
...Nigel Walton, Chairman of IFEDA, commented: “IFEDA would question what available evidence demonstrates that the removal of fire extinguishers would enhance residents’ safety. Providing the correct type of fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news238.aspx - 04 Nov, 2011
Spotlight put on fire risk assessment.
...The seminar, held at the MK Dons Stadium, Milton Keynes, focused on practical presentations for the working fire risk assessor from industry specialists on topics including legislation, staff training, building cont...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news220.aspx - 16 Sep, 2011
Emergency and resilience professionals unite in Glasgow.
...The new exhibition, Emergency Scotland 2011, took place alongside the EPS Resilience Symposium: Condition Critical 2011, bringing emergency and resilience professionals together under one roof....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news203.aspx - 02 Aug, 2011
First fire risk assessor jailed for breaches of the FSO.
...David Liu, who runs The Dial Hotel and Market Inn, both in Mansfield, had previously pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to 15 offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, while John O’Rourke...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news199.aspx - 12 Jul, 2011
Money no excuse for fire safety breaches in care homes
...37 out of 46 fire services issued enforcement notices between January 2010 and March 2011, 90% of which were issued to privately owned care homes. It is statistics such as these that makes it questionable how safe t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news192.aspx - 07 Jul, 2011
...Emergency Scotland 2011 will take place alongside the annual Emergency Planning Society (EPS) Resilience Symposium 2011
on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th July at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glas...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news166.aspx - 31 May, 2011
Roads close due to Poundstretcher fire
...The Poundstretcher chain has suffered another blow to their image, as a blaze swept through the Keighley branch this week. Shortly before 7pm on Tuesday 12th May, fire fighters were called to the blaze and spent two...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news162.aspx - 12 May, 2011
Health and Safety laws are preventing fire fighters from saving lives, claims fire chief.
...Mr Sweeney stated in an interview that it was time for an overhaul on existing legislation.
He said: "What you have is the application of 20:20 hindsight.
"That doesn't serve anyone well. It doesn't serve the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news148.aspx - 02 Mar, 2011
Food factory owner falls foul of fire laws
...Mrs Mong Liu who runs New Kong Nam Food Production Company admitted guilt on seven contraventions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Fire inspectors visited the premises on Brettingham Road, Edmo...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news128.aspx - 06 Jul, 2010
Communication breakdown at blaze home
...Jeff Ord, 61, former firemaster with Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, told the inquiry into the fatal blaze at Rosepark Care Home there was an assumption by both parties that the other was responsible for fire safety in...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news125.aspx - 05 Jul, 2010
Fire Safety Prosecution Results In Substantial Fine
...lack of staff fire training, storage of combustible materials in boiler rooms, lack of fire alarms, lack of emergency lighting, lack of fire doors, and in far too many cases lack of suitable fire risk assessment....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news121.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
FAST-mask® - A New Positive Pressure Breathing Apparatus For Hazmat Applications
...The silicone mask automatically tensions to form a positive pressure seal without having to adjust any harness straps or buckles and switches the demand valve regulator to positive pressure helping to purge the face...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news110.aspx - 22 Dec, 2009
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
...The seminar will provide detailed information on the following:
- An overview on the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO)
- Safety Communication (Safety Signs - including the introduction of PREN. ISO 7010)
- Fire R...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news97.aspx - 10 Jun, 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
Draeger At International Firex, NEC 11-14 May 2009, Stand F65
...Flame detection
Representing a significant development in Flame Detector technology, the new Draeger Flame 5000 is a reliable, explosion-proof, colour imaging based CCTV flame detector. Designed as a stand-alone...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news90.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
Fire Safety Training For All Budgets
...£10,000 FINE: A Colchester restaurateur was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £15,000 in aprosecution brought by Essex Fire Authority. Feyzullah Ozgurcu, apartner of Crystal Restaurant in St Botolph's Street...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news86.aspx - 04 Mar, 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
Royal Visitor Gets Emergency Preparedness Master-class
...During the visit he observed an exercise that tested one of the company's credible scenarios under the COMAH [Control of Major Accident Hazards] regulations, and took the opportunity to talk with members of the Prot...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news70.aspx - 15 Oct, 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!
...of staff, many fire training organisations offer training and workshops in these areas. Solutions fire safety conduct fire marshal and fire warden training on and off site to suit your requirements.
Training in...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news65.aspx - 26 Aug, 2008
Extinguisher Technician Training
...The intensive technicians' examination course runs for three days with the students taking the written and practical FIA (FETA) examination on the fourth day.
The one day refresher course is required to be taken...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news64.aspx - 14 Aug, 2008
2-Day Responsible Person Training For Only £149.95 Per Delegate!
...Overview
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a 'Responsible Person' in every workplace to be nominated. This interactive training course provides you with a greater understanding of the role...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news63.aspx - 14 Aug, 2008
...The duties placed on employers to provide signage will have generally stemmed from the Fire Precautions Act 1971. However, licensing and other regulations have required adequate signage for many years.
Consequent...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news52.aspx - 16 May, 2008
Fire Minister Launches The National Leadership Programme For The Fire & Rescue Services
..."A modern Fire and Rescue Service needs a leadership and development structure that grows highly capable leaders and managers. The National Leadership Programme will promote effective and appropriate leadership beha...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news35.aspx - 17 Dec, 2007
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
New Support Unit Boost For SembCorp Protection
...The new unit incorporates 2,000 metres of Angus
Fire's 125mm diameter Hi-Vol hose that is stored flat and can be deployed from
the unit in a matter of minutes, enabling water to be moved quickly over long
distanc...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news22.aspx - 20 Aug, 2007
Prevention's Better Than A Cure
...He contends that, even if computer records and systems are safely replicated, the recovery challenges for a business are often overwhelming. Raw material stocks need to be sourced and replaced; production plant need...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news16.aspx - 12 Jul, 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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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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...These pocket guides are a reliable and easy training method for your employees and act as a constant reminder of all the graphical symbols and their meanings. The pocket guides help to increase the awareness of safe...
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