productWhat are the main safety hazards on a construction site?
Construction site safety is a big issue, with 3% of the UK’s construction sector employees experiencing a work-related injury each year.
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newsLessons from Grenfell Tower webinar announced
Fire and Security Matters (FSM) magazine will be hosting a webinar on 2 October, which features key industry figures talking on the subject of tall building fires and what needs to be changed after the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
newsExperts welcome review of regulations and fire safety
“The Grenfell Tower tragedy must prompt a considerable step change in how fire risk in tower blocks is managed,” urged leading safety bodies in Britain.
articleIn the spotlight with Graham Willmott
Each issue we put a BSIF member under the spotlight to share their thoughts on PPE and worker safety & health. This month we talk to Graham Willmott, technical and risk management and quality director at Kee Safety Group and chairman of BSIF Height Safety Group.
newsBSI revises standard for fire detection and fire alarm systems
BSI, the business standards company, has revised its standard for fire detection and fire alarm systems. The standard, BS 5839-1:2017, covers the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around commercial buildings.
articleA step in the right direction
Maureen Kelso, head of standards & verification at the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), takes a look at the causes of slips, trips and falls and how to reduce the risks.
productSpill training
Health & Safety North moves to a new venue at Event City, Manchester, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) starts its new partnership with the show and the Spill Training Academy (STA) has its first appearance at this important regional exhibition – three firsts in one!
productCleaning machine gains approval
Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of injuries in the workplace and cause many accidents every year. The correct choice of safety flooring is vitally important.
productVicarage selects security system
Delta Security, the CCTV and access control specialist, has installed a video door entry and intruder alarm system into the vicarage attached to St George in the East Church, for a long-standing client, the London Diocesan Fund.
productStreamlining safety at docks
St Katharine Docks is central London’s only marina and home to a variety of high-end restaurants, bars and offices. The site has a team of 30+ staff, comprised of security officers, front of house staff and a control centre team.
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