newsDirector jailed following death of two brothers
A MAN has been sentenced to eight months in custody after pleading guilty to a health and safety breach that resulted in the death of two brothers.
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productNew EssentialSkillz fire safety eLearning
WITH THE heatwave showing no signs of letting up, fire safety is an increasing concern. The latest iteration of the EssentialSkillz Fire Safety eLearning Course has been updated with a role play to bring home the importance of taking prompt and correct action when an alarm sounds, or fire is discovered.
newsRecord-breaking fine for Lincoln rogue landlord
A LANDLORD in Lincoln has received a fine of £400,000 after failing to comply with fire, health and safety standards in two of his properties.
newsAction plan to speed up removal of unsafe cladding
SECRETARY OF state for communities, Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP has announced further action to support councils as they work with owners of high-rise blocks.
newsGrenfell Tower firefighter admits mistakes
THE FIREFIGHTER leading the initial response to the fire at Grenfell Tower has admitted that he had not been trained to make certain decisions on the day, and that certain checks were not carried out.
newsGovernment publishes new HMO guidance
NEW GUIDANCE for landlords to further protect tenants from poor living conditions has been published.
newsScottish government examines fire safety review
INCREASING THE use of sprinkler systems and mandatory inspections are to be considered in Scotland to improve building safety following the advice of two expert panels.
newsConsultation begins on banning combustible cladding
THE HOUSING secretary has announced a consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high-rise residential buildings.
newsGlasgow School of Art rocked by second major fire
THE GLASGOW School of Art has been destroyed for a second time in four years following another major fire.
newsBusinessman jailed for 10 years following deaths in fireworks blaze
A STAFFORD businessman who was found guilty of manslaughter following the deaths of two men at his fireworks firm in 2014 has been jailed for 10 years.
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